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COMING OF AGE OF MY SON (FOR THE
VAJRA REGENT OSEL TENDZIN)
You have been placed in the cradle of loving kindness,
And suckled with the profound and brilliant milk of eternal
doubtlessness.
In the cool shade of fearlessness,
You have been fanned with the fan of joy and happiness
As you grew older,
With various displays of phenomena,
We led you to the self-existing playground.
As you grew up,
To promote the primordial confidence,
We led you to the archery range of the warriors.
As you developed further,
We showed you human society, which possesses beauty and dignity.
You, a true warrior, matured,
Developing eternally youthful confidence without beginning or end.
We take pride in you, that you have witnessed the Great Eastern
Sun.
Sometimes we worry about you
How we can ward off the evils of the setting sun.
Other times we appreciate you:
You are a true manifestation of our vision.
We request you to become more merciful,
And we rejoice that you are the dharma heir.
Let us join heaven and earth together.
O, Osel Tendzin,
Our profound love and gratitude is expressed on this occasion.
In the name of the lineage,
In the name of the Vajradhatu sangha,
In the name of myself and my wife--
Thank you for being as you are.
Please be good.
Cheerful birthday!
10 July 1980
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