Until every being afflicted by pain Has reached nirvanas shores, May I serve only as a condition That encourages progress and joy. - Shantideva

Where would there be leather enough to cover the entire world? With just the leather of my sandals, it is as if the whole world were covered. Likewise, I am unable to restrain external phenomena, but I shall restrain my own mind. What need is there to restrain anything else?

Let those who falsely accuse me, who harm me, and who ridicule me all partake of Awakening.

In the ocean-like virtue of the Bodhimind That brings joy to all beings And in accomplishing the well-being of others, I lift up my heart and rejoice.