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Dharma Focus
Eight Verses For Training The Mind
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With the heartfelt desire and determination to attain enlightenment for the welfare of all living beings, who are more
precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel, for accomplishing the supreme goal, may I always cherish them and hold them
dear.
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Whenever I am with others, may I think of myself as the lowest of all, and from the very depths of my heart, may I
respectfully hold others as supreme
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In all actions, may I closely examine my state of mind, and the moment a disturbing emotion or negative attitude arises,
since this may cause harm to myself and others, may I firmly face and avert it.
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Whenever I meet people of unpleasant character or those overwhelmed by negativity, pain or suffering, may I cherish
and care for them as if I had found a rare and precious treasure difficult to find.
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Whenever others, because of their jealousy, treat me badly with abuse, insult, slander, or in other unjust ways, may I
accept this defeat myself and offer the victory to others.
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When someone whom I have benefited or in whom I have placed great trust and hope, harms me or treats me in hurtful
ways without reason, may I see that person as my precious teacher.
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In brief, may I offer both directly and indirectly all help, happiness and benefit to all beings and my mothers, and may I
secretly take upon myself all of their harmful actions, pain and suffering.
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May I keep all of these practices undefiled by stains of the eight worldly concerns (gain and loss; pleasure and pain;
praise and blame; fame and dishonour), and by recognizing the illusory nature of all existing things, may I be liberated
from the bondage of attachment and mistaken views of reality.
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Composed by Kadampa Master Gyeshe Langri Phangpa
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