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Training the Mind in Eight Verses

Training the Mind in Eight Verses - Tibetan

The great Geshe Langri Tangpa, who is considered as one of the earlier incarnations of the Trijang Rinpoches, has composed this text. These verses show the central point of Buddhism, the benefit of all beings, and the daily thoughts that lead to that aim. These verses can be understood as the central theme of the teachers at Tashi Rabten monastery as well as the masters in their lineage of transmission.



To train one's attitude in the thoughts expressed by these verses is the most precious meditation, and to recite these verses daily is the best prayer, free of all differences that we normally think to see between religions and traditions.


With the determination to accomplish
The highest welfare for all beings,
Who excel even the wish-granting Gem
May I at all times hold them dear!

Whenever I associate with someone
May I think myself the lowest among all,
And hold the other supreme
In the depth of my heart!

In all actions may I search into my mind,
And as soon as delusions arise,
Endangering myself and others,
May I firmly face it and avert it!

When I see beings of wicked nature,
Pressed by violent sin and affliction,
May I hold these rare ones dear
As if I had found a precious treasure!

When others, out of envy,
Treat me badly with abuse, slander and the like
May I suffer the defeat
And offer the victory to others!

When the one,
Whom I have benefited with great hope
Hurts me very badly,
May I behold him as my supreme Guru!

In short may I, directly and indirectly,
Offer benefit and happiness to all my mothers;
May I secretly take upon myself
The harm and suffering of the mothers!

May all this remain undefiled
By the stains of the eight worldly principles;
May I, by perceiving all objects as illusive,
Free from attachment be released from bondage!



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