The eight verses of thought transformation

1. Determine to obtain the greatest possible benefit from all sentient beings, who are more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel, I shall hold them most dear at all times.

             OM MANI PADME HUM

2. When in the company of others, I shall always consider myself as the lowest of all, and from the depths of my heart hold others dear          and supreme.

OM MANI PADME HUM

3.Vigilant, the moment a delusion appears in my mind, endangering myself and others, I shall confront and avert it without delay.

OM MANI PADME HUM

4.Whenever I see beings who are wicked in nature and who are overwhelmed by violent negative actions and suffering, I shall hold such rare ones dear, as if I have found a precious treasure.

OM MANI PADME HUM

5.When out of envy others mistreat me with abuse, insults or the like, I shall accept defeat and offer victory to others.

OM MANI PADME HUM

6.When someone whom I have benefited and in whom I have placed great hope gives me terrible harm, I shall regard that person as my holy guru.

OM MANI PADME HUM

7.In short, both directly and indirectly, do I offer happiness and benefit to all my mothers. I shall secretely take upon myself all their harmful actions and sufferings.

OM MANI PADME HUM

8.Undefiled by the stains of the superstitions of the Eight World concerns (explain) may I, by perceiving all phenomena as illusory, be released from the bondage of attachment.

OM MANI PADME HUM

[This soul is thankful to Lilian Too, the author of the ‘The Buddha Book’, which is like a thesis on Buddhism, for sharing this with the world, and to Valentina (Velu) for lending this soul-body this precious book for a couple of days. This soul has benefited immensely even from the first cursory reading of the book,  and could not prevent itself from sharing a part of it with other sentient beings.)

with thanx

nila shah

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