OM MANI PADME HUM

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OM MANI PADME HUM

Meditation on the eight verses of thought transformation.

Om mani padme hum

1. With the determination to obtain the greatest possible benefit from all sentient beings, who are more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel, and obtain Enlightenment solely for their benefit, I shall hold them most dear at all times.

Om mani padme hum

2. Whenever I am with others, I will always see myself as the lowest of all. And from the very depth of my heart, I will respectfully hold others as supreme.

Om mani padme hum

3. In all actions, I will examine my mind and the moment a disturbing attitude arises, endangering myself and others, I will firmly confront and avert it.

Om mani padme hum

4. Whenever I meet a person of bad nature who is overwhelmed by negative actions and intense suffering, I will hold such a rare one dear, as if I had found a precious treasure.

Om mani padme hum

5. Whenever others, out jealously, mistreat me with abuse, slander and so on, I will accept defeat and offer the victory to them.

Om mani padme hum

6. When someone I have benefited and in whom I have placed great trust hurts me very badly, I will practice seeing that person as my supreme teacher.

Om mani padme hum

7. In short, I will offer directly and indirectly every benefit and happiness to all beings, my mothers. I will practice in secret taking upon myself all their harmful actions and sufferings.

Om mani padme hum

8. Without these practices being defiled by the stains of the eight worldly concerns and perceiving without grasping all phenomena as illusory, I will release all beings from the bondage of the disturbing, unsubdued mind and karma.

Dedication

May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes

May all sentient beings be free of suffering and its causes

May all sentient beings not be separated from
sorrowless bliss

May all sentient beings abide in equanimity,
free of bias, attachment and anger.

The Importance of Patient Practice

"By degree, little by little, from time to time,

A wise man should remove his impurities,

As a silversmith removes the impurities from silver."

Even if one does not attain Nirvana in this life, one's effort is not wasted. First, one experience contentment, harmony, peace and prosperity in this life and the next. Eventually one achieves the supreme happiness and peace of Nirvana.

Attaining NIRVANA

" As the vast ocean is of one taste, the taste of salt,
So also, in my Teaching, there is but one taste,
The taste of freedom, that is, Nirvana"

Impermance - Everything Changes Continuosly

"Subject to change are all things,
Strive on with diligence."

All things, whether internal or external, are impermanent and ever changing.

Karma - Action with Intention

According to the seed that is sown,
So is the fruit you reap.

The doer of good will gather good result,
The doer of evil reaps evil result.

If one plant a good seed well,
Then one will enjoy the good fruits.

Happiness

"Health is the greatest gain,
Contentment is the greatest wealth,
A trusted friend is the best relative,
Nirvana is the highest happiness."

"Solitude is happiness for one who is content,
Has learnt the Teaching and has seen the Truth.
In the world, happiness is goodwill
And restraint towards living creatures.
The overcoming of desire,
Detachment in the world is happiness.
But to be free of conceit
Is the greatest happiness of all."

The "Sermon on Blessing"

Not to associate with the unwise,
To associate with the wise,
And to honour those who are worthy of honour.
This is the highest blessing.

To reside in a suitable locality,
To have done meritorious actions,
And to follow the right way.
This is the highest blessing.

Great Learning, perfect skill,
Excellent moral discipline,
And pleasant speech.
This is the highest blessing.

To support one's father and mother,
To care for one's wife and children,
And to have a peaceful occupation.
This is the highest blessing.

Generosity, Good Conduct,
Helping relatives,
And blameless action.
This is the highest blessing.

To cease from doing unwholesome actions,
To avoid intoxicants,
And to be steadfast in virtue.
This is the highest blessing.

Reverence, humility,
Contentment and gratitude,
And timely hearing of the Dharma.
This is the highest blessing.

Patience, receptivity to advice,
Meeting with the members of the Order.
And Dharma discussion at appropriate times,
This is the highest blessing.

Self-control, leading a religious life.
Understanding the Noble Truths,
And the attainment of Nirvana.
This is the highest blessing.

He whose mind is not disturbed by worldly conditions,
Sorrowless, pure and secure,
This is highest blessing.

To those who fulfill these conditions,
Who are everywhere unconquerable,
Who in every way move happily,
These are the highest blessings.