Assailed by afflictions, we discover Dharma
And find the way to liberation. Thank you, evil forces!

When sorrows invade the mind, we discover Dharma
And find lasting happiness. Thank you, sorrows!

Through harm caused by spirits we discover Dharma
And find fearlessness. Thank you, ghosts and demons!

Through people’s hate we discover Dharma
And find benefits and happiness. Thank you, those who hate us!

Through cruel adversity, we discover Dharma
And find the unchanging way. Thank you, adversity!

Through being impelled to by others, we discover Dharma
And find the essential meaning. Thank you, all who drive us on!

We dedicate our merit to you all, to repay your kindness.

Longchenpa

quoted in the book Words of My Perfect Teacher

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Further quotes from the book Words of My Perfect Teacher:

• Arousing Bodhicitta
• Diligence
• At your feet I bow
• Actions arising from anger
• Compassion
• Peerless Teacher, at your feet I bow
• The Six Paramitas
• Impermanence is everywhere
• May we realize the natural state
• Bright moon
• May our minds mingle with the Dharma
• Aspiration for renunciation
• The result of learning, contemplation, and meditation
• The Three Defects when listening to the Dharma
• Even the smallest amounts of merit
• Motivated by ordinary concerns
• No Life Guarantee
• Remembering impermanence
• The need to follow a spiritual teacher