Category: Shantideva_quote
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Way of Bodhisattva – Karma
(Physical) pain, mental unhappiness, All the various kinds of fear,As well as separation from what is desiredAll arise from an unwholesome way of life. (However) by committing wholesome actionsWhich are (motivated by aspiration) in the mind,Whenever I go I shall be presented withTokens of the fruit of that merit. Shantideva, Bodhicharyavatara, verse 41, 42 In…
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Be selfless
With perfect and unyielding faith, with steadfastness, respect, and courtesy, with modesty and conscientiousness, work calmly for the happiness of others. Shantideva
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Way of Bodhisattva
So enough of this childish behaviour!I shall follow in the steps of the wise,And having recalled the advice concerning conscientiousness,I shall turn away sleep and mental dullness. Just like the compassionate Sons of the Conqueror,I shall patiently accept what I have to do;For if I do not make a constant effort day and night,When will…