My precious teacher ~ Geshe Langri Thangpa
When someone whom I have helped, Or in whom I have placed great hopes, Mistreats me in extremely hurtful ways, May I regard him still as my precious teacher. Geshe Langri Thangpa
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A jewel treasure ~ Geshe Langri Thangpa
When I see beings of unpleasant character Oppressed by strong negativity and suffering, May I hold them dear – for they are rare to find – As if I have discovered a jewel treasure! Geshe Langri Thangpa
Offering to others the victory ~ Geshe Langri Thangpa
When others, out of jealousy Treat me wrongly with abuse, slander, and scorn, May I take upon myself the defeat And offer to others the victory. Geshe Langri Thangpa
May I offer benefit and joy ~ Geshe Langri Thangpa
In brief, 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. Geshe Langri Thangpa
Holding all sentient beings dear ~ Geshe Langri Thangpa
With a determination to achieve the highest aim For the benefit of all sentient beings Which surpasses even the wish-fulfilling gem, May I hold them dear at all times. Geshe Langri Thangpa
Strongly confronting afflictions ~ Geshe Langri Thangpa
In all my deeds may I probe into my mind, And as soon as mental and emotional afflictions arise- As they endanger myself and others- May I strongly confront them and avert them. Geshe Langri Thangpa
Respectfully holding others as superior ~ Geshe Langri Thangpa
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. Geshe Langri Thangpa