As I develop the awakening mind
I praise the buddahs as they shine
I bow before you as I travel my path
To join your ranks, I make my full time task
For the sake of all beings I seek
The enlightened mind that I know I'll reap
Respect to Shantideva and all the others
Who brought down the dhrama for sisters and brothers
I give thanks for this world as a place to learn
And for this human body I'm glad to have earned
And my deepest thanks to all sentient beings
For without them there would be no place to learn what I'm seeing
There's nothing here thats not been said before
But I put it down now so thet I'll be sure
to solidyfy my own views
And I'll be glad anyone else out too
If others disrespect me or give my flack
I'll stop and think before I react
Knowing that they're going through insecure stages
I'll take the opportunity to exercise patience
I'll see it as a chance to help the other person
Nip it in the bud before it get worsen
I see it as a chance for me to be strong and sure
As i think on the Buddhas who have come before
As I praise and respect the good they've done
knowing only love can conquer hate in every situation
We need other people in order to create
The circumstances for the learning that were here to generate
situationes that bring up our deepest pears
So that we can workto release them until they've cleared
Therefore, it only make sence
To thank our enemies despite their intent
The Bodishottva path is one of power and strength
A stength from within ti go the length
Seeing others are as important as myself
I strive fore a happiness of mental wealth
With the interconectedness that we share as one
Every action that we take affects everyone-a
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