Riva San Vitale

Percorso ad anello da Riva San Vitale passando per
- monte San Giorgio
-Serpiano stazione
-Brusino Arsizio
- Punta Pojana
Canton Ticino, monte San Giorgio da Riva San Vitale, discesa a Brusino Arsizio e ritorno a Riva SV sulla strada lungo il lago ( per un tratto è senza marciapiede)





The Song at the Inn
Are things that you love to hold;
But remember, at the moment of your death
Your empty hands can take nothing with you!
Vigor and health are dearest to you now;
But remember that at the moment of your death
Your corpse will be bundled up1 and borne away!
Now your organs are clear, your blood and
flesh are strong and vigorous;
But remember, at the moment of your death
They will no longer be at your disposal!
Sweet and delicious foods are things
That now you love to eat;
But remember, at the moment of your death
Your mouth will let the spittle flow!
When of all this I think, I cannot help
But seek the Buddha's teachings!
The enjoyments and pleasures of this world,
For me have no attraction.
I, Milarepa, sing of the Eight Reminders,
At the Guest House of Garakhache of Tsang.
With these clear words I give this helpful warning;
I urge you to observe and practice them!
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Thus he sang, and his song roused in the merchant, Dhawa Norbu,
such a deep faith that he exclaimed, "Dear Lama, what you have
sung is indeed very true and clear and has made me think of the
Dharma. Pray, instruct me how to practice the teaching of Buddha."
In answer, Milarepa sang:
The rugged hermitage is the place of virtue,
The Guru with knowledge and practice is the
precious jewel
To whom one should pray with sincerity and reverence.
Without errors the teachings should be practiced.
He who feels his mind run wild,
Should apply his View2 [of Voidness] for the cure.
The attachments of his mind are thus freed