From the Holy Text of Tibetan Buddhism: Sixty Songs of Milarepa

Milarepa on the inner teachings of the Dharma, invites his patrons toward the Path of cultivation.

Songs 8-9, 11-13.

Milarepa’s resolutions and facing somber truths about the world.

Songs 7-8, 25-29, and 31-32

“Though Dharma is the fount of victory, those who aspire to it are rare.”