Verse 2
Mind precedes all mental states.
Mind is their chief;
they are all mind-wrought.
If with a pure mind
a person speaks or acts,
happiness follows him
like his never-departing shadow.
posted by Honsing at 4:48 PM
Dhammapada
The Dhammapada consists of 423 short verses extracted from the Buddhist sutras. May they benefit you. The verse are translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita.
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EIGHT VERSES FOR TRAINING THE MIND - by Geshe Langri Tangpa
By thinking of all sentient beings as even better than the wish-granting gem, for accomplishing the highest aim, may I always
consider them precious.
Wherever I go, with whomever I go, may I see myself as less than all others, and from the depth of my heart may I consider them supremely precious.
May I examine my mind in all actions and as soon as a negative state occurs, since it endangers myself and others, may I firmly face and avert it.
When I see beings of a negative disposition or those oppressed by negativity or pain, may I, as if finding a treasure, consider them precious, for they are rarely met.
Whenever others, due to their jealousy, revile and treat me in unjust ways, may I accept this defeat myself, and offer the victory to others.
When someone whom I have helped or in whom I have placed great hope harms me with great injustice, may I see that one as a sacred friend.
In short, may I offer, both directly and indirectly, all joy and benefit to all beings, my mothers, and may I myself secretly take on all their hurt and suffering.
May they not be defiled by the concepts of the eight mundane concerns, and aware that all things are illusory, may they, ungrasping, be free from bondage.
well said, anonymous, well said.
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