Unruly beings are as unlimited as space
They cannot possibly all be overcome,
But if I overcome thoughts of anger alone
This will be equivalent to vanquishing all foes.
Where would I possibly find enough leather
With which to cover the surface of the earth?
But (wearing) leather just on the soles of my shoes
Is equivalent to covering the earth with it.
Likewise it is not possible for me
To restrain the external course of things;
But should I restrain this mind of mine
What would be the need to restrain all else?
For as long as space endures
And for as long as living beings remain,
Until then may I too abide
To dispel the misery of the world.
when one has searched for these as realities, who desires and what is desired?
ŚāntidevaIf the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.
ŚāntidevaTags: worry stress problem buddha solve
We who are like senseless children shrink from suffering, but love its causes. We hurt ourselves; our pain is self-inflicted! Why should others be the object of our anger?
ŚāntidevaTags: buddhism suffering anger desire
May the blind see the forms,
May the deaf hear sounds.
May the naked find clothing,
The hungry find food;
May the thirsty find water
And delicious drinks.
May the poor find wealth,
Those weak with sorrow find joy;
May the forlorn find new hope,
Constant happiness and prosperity.
May the frightened cease to be afraid
And those bound be freed;
May the powerless find power,
And may the people think of benefiting one another
Where would I find enough leather
To cover the entire surface of the earth?
But with leather soles beneath my feet,
It’s as if the whole world has been covered.
Tags: buddhism
All that may be wished for, will by nature fade to nothing.
ŚāntidevaTags: inspirational-life
When happiness is liked by me and others equally, what is so special about me that I should strive after happiness only for myself?
ŚāntidevaTags: buddhism philosophy
All the happiness there is in this world comes from thinking about others, and all the suffering comes from preoccupation with yourself.
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