eB 138 - I AM NOT PREDICTABLE

Each of Lojong’s 59 slogans are composed of carefully selected words that can become powerful and reliable resources on the spiritual path. One's own words. Years ago, when Jampal Norbu worked on a Tibetan to English translation of the Lojong verses he was surprised to learn that Trungpa Rinpoche’s well-know translation of Verse 30, “Don’t be so predictable,” was not quite direct or literal. In this episode, Jampal Norbu begins his two part examination of Lojong’s most provocative verse.