Day 4 Tour of Kopan Monastery (Part II)
Saturday, December 29, 2007The tour of Kopan Monastery also brought us to the room where the relics of the Great Mahasdiddha Geshe Lama Konchog was displayed.
Relics are considered very holy and precious. Relics are manifested and remains are left behind due to the kindness of holy beings for the sake of us sentient beings to collect merit and purify obscurations. Viewing holy relics inspires us to develop our own hearts and minds, to develop loving-kindness and compassion and to understand spiritual teachings.
What are the benefits of seeing the relics?
Relics are considered very holy and precious. Relics are manifested and remains are left behind due to the kindness of holy beings for the sake of us sentient beings to collect merit and purify obscurations. Viewing holy relics inspires us to develop our own hearts and minds, to develop loving-kindness and compassion and to understand spiritual teachings.
What are the benefits of seeing the relics?
Just seeing them purifies negative deeds committed in this life and in past lives. Even if you do not believe in past life and karma, you can still feel the incredible healing energy they have. Whether or not you have faith in the relics, your mind will receive a blessing. By paying respects to the relics, you create the cause to understand the Buddha¡¦s teachings and ultimately to become enlightened.
Geshela Tenzin Zopa, the most perfect guru has been the heart disciple of Lama Konchog. With his deep knowledge of the life of Lama Konchog, he shared with us all the valuable information about the relics.
Part of relics on display.
Black Shiny Vajra Yogini Hair
Small Varja Held at Gesha-la's Heart
One Part of the skull
Ribs
Golden and Copper Relics
Eye and Tougue Relic
Geshe-la' Bell and Vajra.
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