Training for Compassion

With the thought of attaining enlightenment, For the welfare of all beings, Who are more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel, I will constantly practise holding them dear.

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

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.

Whenever I meet a person of bad nature, Who is overwhelmed by negative energy and intense suffering, I will hold such a rare one dear, As if I've found a precious treasure.

When others, out of jealousy, Mistreat me with abuse, slander and so on, I will practise accepting defeat, And offer the victory to them.

When someone I have benefited, And in whom I have placed great trust, Hurts me very badly, I will practise seeing that person as my supreme teacher.

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

Without these practises being defiled by the stains of the eight wordly concerns, By perceiving all phenomena as illusory, I will practise without grasping to release all beings, From the bondage of the disturbing unsubdued mind and karma.