The Eight Verses on Transforming the Mind
With a determination to achieve the highest aim,
For the benefit of all sentient beings,
Which surpases even the wish-fullfilling gem,
May I hold them dear at all times.
Whenever I interact with someone,
May I view myself as the lowest amongst all,
And, from the very depths of my heart,
Respectfully hold others as superior.
In all my deeds may I probe into my mind,
And as soon as mental and emotional afflictions arise-
As the endanger myself and others-
May I strongly confront them and avert them.
When I see beings of unpleasant character
Opressed by strong negativity and suffering,
May I hold them dear-for they are rere to find-
As if I have discovered a jewel treasure!
When others, out of jealously
Treat me wrongly with abuse, slander, and scorn,
May I take upon myself the defeat
And offer to others the victory.
When someone whom i have helped,
Or in whom I have placed great hopes,
Mistreates me in extremely hurtful ways,
May I reguard him still as my precious teacher.
In breif, may I offer benefit and joy
To all my mothers, both directly and indirectly,
May I quietly take upon myself
All hurts and pains of my mothers.
May all this remain undefiled
By the stains of the eight mundane concerns;
And may I, recognizing all things as illusion,
Devoid of clinging, be released from bondage.