The practice of all the bodhisattvas is to renounce this life’s concerns, For friends and relatives, long acquainted, must all go their separate ways; Wealth and prized possessions, painstakingly acquired, must all be left behind; And consciousness, the guest who …
“The practice of all the bodhisattvas is to take to solitary places, Avoiding the unwholesome, so that destructive emotions gradually fade away, And, in the absence of distraction, virtuous practice naturally gains strength; Whilst, with awareness clearly focused, we gain …
“In my native land waves of attachment to friends and kin surge, Hatred for enemies rages like fire, The darkness of stupidity, not caring what to adopt or avoid, thickens— To abandon my native land is the practice of a …
“Now that I have this great ship, a precious human life, so hard to obtain, I must carry myself and others across the ocean of samsara. To that end, to listen, reflect, and meditate Day and night, without distraction, is …