Shantideva’s Bodhicharyavatara Dedication Prayer
May all beings everywhere Plagued by sufferings of body and mind, Obtain an ocean of happiness and joy By virtue of my merits. May no living creature suffer, Commit evil or ever fall ill. May no one be afraid or belittled, With a mind weighed down by depression. May the blind see forms And the…
A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Shantideva
Having firmly seized the Awakening Mind in this way, Conqueror’s Children must never waver; Always should they exert themselves To never stray from their practice. In the case of reckless actions Or of deeds not well considered, Although a promise may have been made, It is fit to reconsider whether I should do them or…