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