We arrive at last at the final verse of the 37 Verses of a Bodhisattva, which ends with a dedication of merit. It reads: To dispel the suffering of beings without limit, With wisdom freed from the three domains Direct all the goodness generated by these…
Whatever you do, be mindful of your mind. That’s the crux of the 36th verse of the 37 Verses of a Bodhisattva. It reads: In brief, whatever you are doing, ask yourself: what is the state of my mind? With constant mindfulness and mental alertness, Accomplish…
Verse 35 of the 37 Verses of a Bodhisattva tells us when afflictions arise, act fast. It reads: Habitual afflictions are hard to reverse with an antidote. So it is a practice of a bodhisattva to destroy afflictions, such as attachment and others, as soon as…
The 34th verse of the 37 Verses of a Bodhisattva implores us to speak with heart. It says, Using harsh words disturbs the minds of others and causes the character of bodhisattvas to degenerate. Therefore, it is the practice of bodhisattvas to abandon abuse directed at…