Eight Verses For Training The Mind

Regarding all sentient beings
As excelling even the wish-granting gem
For accomplishing the highest aim,
May I always hold them most dear.

When in the company of others
I shall always consider myself the lowest of all,
And from the depth of my heart
Hold them dear and supreme.

Vigilant, the moment a delusion appears,
Which endangers myself and others,
I shall confront and avert it
Without delay.

When I see beings of wicked nature
overwhelmed by violent negative

actions and sufferings,
I shall hold such rare ones dear,
As if I have found a precious treasure.

When others, out of envy, treat me with abuse,
Insult me or the like,
I shall accept defeat,
And offer the victory to others.

When someone I have benefited
And in whom I have great hopes
Gives me terrible harm,
I shall regard him as my holy spiritual friend

In short, both directly and indirectly, do I offer
Every benefit and happiness to all sentient
beings, my mothers;
May I secretly take upon myself
All their harmful actions and suffering.

May they not be defiled by the concepts
Of the eight profane concerns.
And aware that all things are illusory,
May they, un-grasping, be freed from bondage.