The key to invoking blessings is devotion, whiich is aroused by sadness and renunciation. This is not a mere platitude, but is born in the center of one’s heart and in the depths of one’s bones. With decisive conviction that there is no other buddha who is greater than the guru, recite this melodic tune.

By Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye - Crying to the gurus from afar