‘Limitless are the practices of the bodhisattva; but first of all you should engage in the practice of purifying the mind.’
Acharya Shantideva
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — For just as Someone.
‘For just as someone whose body is engulfed by fire finds no pleasure in desirable objects, it is impossible for the compassionate ones to be joyous when a sentient being is in pain…’
Acharya Shantideva
Morning meditation — Those Wishing to Overcome Sorrow.
‘Those wishing to overcome sorrow in their lives and the suffering of others, should never turn their back on bodhicitta.’
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
Buddhism now 