skyes bu brtag pa

The 'four exquisite things' pursued by all people; Mipham Rinpoche:mngon mtho nges legs sgrub pa'i chos dang, gnas grogs grags nor sgrub pa sogs don dang, de dag gi 'bras bu gnas skabs su 'dod pa la longs spyod pa, mthar thug thar pa thob pa ste, chos don 'dod thar bzhi'o: i) the teachings for accomplishing the 'truly high' and the 'definite goodness'; ii) the pursuit of a dwelling place, companions, recognition, wealth and so forth; ii) temporary enjoyments and pleasures, the fruit of these [pursuits]; iv) the ultimate attainment of liberation. Thus, there are four: teachings, pursuits, pleasures and liberation. [RY]