Those who long to triumph over life’s distress,
And who wish to put an end to others’ sorrows,
Those who seek to experience abundant joys —
Let them never turn their backs on bodhicitta.

Shantideva

Bodhicaryāvatāra, Chapter 1, verse 8

translated by Adam Pearcey


source: http://www.lotsawahouse.org/indian-masters/shantideva/bodhicharyavatara-1


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