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"Transforming the Mind" by HH The Dalai Lama.
The Eight Verses on Transforming the Mind With a determination to achieve the highest aim For the benefit of all sentient beings, Which surpasses even the wish-fulfilling gem, May I hold them dear at all times. Whenever I interact with someone, May I view myself as the lowest amongst all, And, from the very depths of my heart, Respectfully hold others as superior. In all my deeds may I probe into my mind, And as soon as mental and emotional afflictions arise, As they endanger myself and others, May I strongly confront them and avert them. When I see beings of unpleasant character Oppressed by strong negativity and suffering, May I hold them dear—for they are rare to find— As if I have discovered a jewel treasure! When others, out of jealousy, Treat me wrongly with abuse, slander, and scorn, May I take upon myself the defeat, And offer to others the victory. When someone I have helped, Or in whom I have placed great hopes, Mistreats me in extremely hurtful ways, May I regard him still as my precious teacher. In brief, may I offer benefit and joy, To all beings, both directly and indirectly, May I quietly take upon myself The hurts and pains of all beings. May all this remain undefiled, By the stains of the eight mundane concerns (gain and loss; pleasure and pain; praise and blame; fame and obscurity) And may I, recognizing all things as illusion, Devoid of clinging, be released from bondage (suffering from attachment to negative thoughts and emotions.) i wanted to post this here in GD for those that dont go to P&R ... it is also there in my "Full Moon" thread ...peace | |
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thank you Mach | |
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Natisse said: thank you Mach
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