A KORA OF KORAS

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Whether these events actually occurred or this is but one amongst the many
‘myths’ that have come down to us from the ancient world it is impossible to know.
Over a thousand years have passed since this is said to have happened. In his
study and experience of psychology and world mythology, Carl Jung found myth
to be a unique language and way of describing reality in ancient civilizations. He
wrote:
“The mythic image is not to be taken literally and concretely 15 as it would be in
the belief-system of a particular religion, nor is it to be dismissed as ‘mere
illusion,’ as often happens in scientific circles. Instead, we must approach myth
symbolically as revealed eternal 'truths' about . . . existence. ‘Once upon a time’
does not mean once in history but refers to events that occur in eternal time,
always and everywhere.”
- Myth and Psyche, CG Jung Institute
One could say that the story of how Tso Pema lake came to exist and the
miraculous events surrounding it, express the principles and philosophy of
Tibetan Buddhist Tantra, presage Padmasambhava’s life and work in Tibet as a
Tantric Buddhist master, and offer a mythic description of Tantric Tibetan
Buddhism.