Padmasambhava, the second Buddha, who is the emanation from the heart center of Amithaba Shakyamuni, for the welfare of those who should be converted, revealed in the following manner his own life story.

Sentient beings of the six destinies of rebirth, who wander aimlessly in samsara due to their ignorance, are truly degenerate beings oppressed by the five poisons and misguided perverted conduct In order to convert these beings who are indeed very difficult to subdue, I was begotten in a lake and born atop the stem of a lotus plant, as a miraculous Nirmanakaya possessing all the marks and characteristics.

The five troops of dakinis, as well as the Viras, performed. dramatic songs and dances, and strew about flowers and benedictions. Clouds of five rainbow colors filled the air.

Devas and nagas rejoiced and expressed their devotion. They paid homage, prayed aloud, and sang hymns of praise to my divine form.

Then the king of Uddiyana heard of this. Having come himself the king invited this small child and offered in the following fashion, hymns of praise to the Nirmanakaya:

“This Nirmanakaya who is the Son of all the Jinas of the three times was begotten in a lake and appeared in the country of Uddiyana. He was born atop the stem of a lotus plant, untouched by any taint. Verily he possesses all the marks and characteristics, all the virtuous qualities in their complete perfection, as well as a divine radiance.

Therefore, he shall be praised as Padmakara, the Lotus King, the mere beholding of whom is of great merit.”

Having given utterance to this speech, he invited me to his palace. There he seated me upon a seat of silk and a throne of jewels.

Various kinds of offerings, such as costly articles set on display, and many delicious foods, such as the three white foods and the three sweets were prepared. The eight goddesses held in their hands various sorts of substances for puja offerings,

And various types of songs, dances, dramas and sports performances were inaugurated. Countless hymns of praises to the Nirmanakaya were recited. In time, I wed Bhasadhara Devi and assumed the kingship.

But since I repeatedly observed the miseries of birth, old age, illness and death among mankind, I eventually renounced my kingdom and journeyed to India.

There I studied all the sciences and attainedunsurpassed excellence in them.

This is the first chapter in the life story of the Master from Uddiyana relating of his manner of appearance in our world-system and of his training in the secular sciences.

 
Immaculate White Lotus Mind Treasure of Sera Khandro Dekyong Wangmo

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