May all those languishing in hell come now to perfect joy. And may the stooping animals be freed From fear of being preyed upon, each other's food. - 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?

May the slander, harm And all forms of abuse That anyone should direct towards me Act as a cause of their enlightenment.

May any spiritual energy thus generated By my devotion to the enlightened ones Be dedicated to dispelling the misery Of living beings without exception.