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Verse 14 tells us to let go of our reputation. The verse reads, “If someone broadcasts to the whole universe slanderous and ugly rumors about you, again and again, with an open and caring heart, praise his or her abilities– this is the practice of a…
Verse 13 of the 37 verses encourages us not to retaliate.” It reads, “Even if you have done nothing wrong at all and someone still tries to take your head off, spurred by compassion, take all his or her venom into you- this is the practice…
Verse 12 of the 37 Verses teaches us how to let stealing become giving. It says, “Even if someone, driven by desperate want, steals or makes someone else steal everything you own, dedicate to him your body, your wealth and all the good you have ever…
Consider others in the same way you think to care for yourself. Verse 11 of the 37 verses says, All suffering comes from the wish for your own happiness.Perfect Buddhas are born from the thought to help others.Therefore exchange your own happinessFor the suffering of others—This…
Verse 10 of the 37 verses encourages us to consider everyone your mother. It says, “Every being has cared for you as your mother. If they all suffer for time without end, how can you be happy? To free beings without limit, Give rise to awakening…
Verse 9 encourages us to aspire to liberation. It reads, Like dew on the tip of a blade of grass, pleasures of the three worlds last only a while and then vanish.Aspire to the never-changing supreme state of liberation—This is the practice of bodhisattvas. What does…
Verse 8 says, “The suffering in the lower realms is extremely hard to endure. The sage says it is the result of destructive actions. For that reason, even if your life is at risk, Don’t engage in destructive actions- this is the practice of a bodhisattva.”…
Where do you take refuge? Verse 7 of the 37 verses says, Locked up in the prison of their own patterning Ordinary gods cannot protect anyone. Where, then, do you go for refuge? Take refuge in what is reliable, the Three Jewels- this is the practice…
Verse 6 tells us to cherish our teachers. It reads, With some teachers, your shortcomings fade away and Abilities grow like the waxing moon. Hold such teachers dear to you, Dearer than your own body- this is the practice of a bodhisattva It’s so important to…
Verse 5 of the 37 verses tells it to us straight: give up bad friends. It says, With some friends, the three poisons keep growing, Study, reflection, and meditation weaken While loving-kindness and compassion fall away. Give up bad friends- this is the practice of a…
