“And may the naked now be clothed,
And all the hungry eat their fill.
And may those parched with thirst receive
Pure waters and delicious drink.
May the poor and destitute find wealth,
The haggard and the careworn, joy.
May those now in despair be whole in mind
Endowed with sterling constancy.
May every being ailing with disease
Be freed at once from every malady.
May every sickness that afflicts the living
Be wholly and forever absent from the world.
May those who go in dread have no more fear,
May captives be unchained and now set free.
And may the weak receive their strength.
May living beings help each other in kindness.
May travelers upon the road
Find happiness no matter where they go,
And may they gain, without the need of toil,
The goals to which they set their hearts.
May those who put to se in boat or ship,
Attain the ports that they desire,
And may they safely come to shore
And sweet reunion with their kith and kin.”
This is an extract from Shantideva’s book The Way of the Bodhisattva.
The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) by Shantideva is a classic text in Mahayana Buddhism, offering profound insights into the path of the bodhisattva—an individual dedicated to achieving enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. Written in the 8th century, it provides practical guidance on developing compassion, wisdom, and ethical conduct. The text emphasizes the cultivation of the bodhicitta, or the altruistic intention to attain enlightenment, and explores methods like patience, generosity, and meditation.
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