May I become at all times, both now and forever: a protector for those without protection; a guide for those who have lost their way; a ship for those with oceans to cross; a bridge for those with rivers to cross; a sanctuary for those in danger; a lamp for those without light; a place of refuge for those who lack shelter; and a servant to all in need.
There is no evil like hatred, and no fortitude like patience. - Shantideva
There is no evil like hatred, and no fortitude like patience.
- Shantideva
How wonderful will it be when all beings experience each other as limbs on the one body of life. - Shantideva
How wonderful will it be when all beings experience each other as limbs on the one body of life.
It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things? - Shantideva
It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?
Whatever happens, I will not let my cheerfulness be disturbed. Being unhappy won't get me anywhere and will dissipate all my goodness. Why be unhappy… - Shantideva
Whatever happens, I will not let my cheerfulness be disturbed. Being unhappy won't get me anywhere and will dissipate all my goodness. Why be unhappy…
May I become at all times, both now and forever: a protector for those without protection; a guide for those who have lost their way; a ship for thos… - Shantideva
May I become at all times, both now and forever: a protector for those without protection; a guide for those who have lost their way; a ship for thos…
All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a r… - Shantideva
All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a r…
All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others. - Shantideva
All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others.
It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning. - Shantideva
It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.
As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world. - Shantideva
As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world.
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