‘Those wishing to overcome sorrow in their lives and the suffering of others, should never turn their back on bodhicitta.’
Acharya Shantideva
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — The Buddhas are Delighted.
‘The Buddhas are delighted when sentient beings are happy and distressed when they are hurt.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — Wealthy and Famous.
‘Many have become wealthy and famous, but no one knows where they have gone with their wealth and fame.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — If You Cannot.
‘If you cannot do anything about it no need to worry. If you can do something about it no need to worry.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — Only Bodhicitta.
‘Only Bodhicitta helps both self and other.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — What I Wish.
‘I cannot accomplish what I wish, by becoming upset, and my wholesome qualities only disintegrate.’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — Limitless are the Practices.
‘Limitless are the practices of the bodhisattva; but first of all you should engage in the practice of purifying the mind.’
Shantideva
Morning Meditaton — from Shantideva.
‘Should attachment or a wish to express anger be present in your thoughts, then do not budge or say a word.’
Acharya Shantideva
Buddhism now 