Even if you intellectually understand what things
are in themselves, if they linger on as objects of inspection there is
no benefit in such (understanding). In order to acquaint your intellect
with what intrinsically matters, you cannot afford to wait but have to
go into the wildwood. The wildwood has very little of the turmoil that
comes with sensual distractions; it is free from all the frustrations caused
by fear and harm. Right now hurry into the wildwood of inner calm that
is far superior to the joys of the heavenly cities.
-Longchenpa
trs. by Herbert Guenther, A Visionary Journey,
Dharma Publishing 1989
