Eight Verses Of Mind Training
Published on Nov 25, 2015
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FIRST VERSE
- By thinking of all sentient beings
- As more precious than a wish-
- fulfilling jewel
- For accomplishing the highest aim,
- I will always hold them dear.
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SECOND VERSE
- Whenever I am in the company of others,
- I will regard myself as the lowest among all,
- And from the depths of my heart
- Cherish others as supreme.
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THIRD VERSE
- In my every action, I will watch my mind,
- And the moment destructive emotions arise,
- I will confront them and avert them,
- Since they will hurt both me and others.
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FOURTH VERSE
- Whenever I see ill-natured people,
- Or those overwhelmed by heavy
- misdeeds or suffering,
- I will cherish them as something rare,
- As though I'd found a priceless treasure.
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FIFTH VERSE
- Whenever someone out of envy
- Does me wrong or belittles me,
- I will take defeat upon myself,
- And give the victory to them.
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SIXTH VERSE
- Even when someone I have helped,
- Or in whom I have placed great hopes
- Mistreats me very unjustly,
- I will view that person as a
- true spiritual teacher.
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SEVENTH VERSE
- In brief, directly or indirectly,
- I will offer help and happiness
- to all my mothers,
- And secretly take upon myself
- All their hurt and suffering.
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