Tag Archives: Milarepa

The Hermit-Milarepa

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Vajragoni

The Hermit is the most outstanding Arcanum of the Tarot—yea, it bespeaks the very nature of the hermetic-spirit. It is the ideal of spiritual-awakening and the advice is quite simple—look inward. The image of a tortoise that withdraws into its … Continue reading →

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Monday Prime

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Vajragoni

Monday Prime *Please note: certain passages, acclamations and refrains are repeated throughout the Little Office of Our Lady of the Void. For example, the opening introits, hymn to Our Lady, and first psalm, The Trisagion, Supplication and Benedictus remain the … Continue reading →

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Songs of Renunciation

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Vajragoni

From the Songs of Milarepa (Dover Thrift Editions): The way of the world is illusion: I strive after true reality. To be moved by earthly possessions is illusion : I endeavour to rise above duality. To be the world’s servant … Continue reading →

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