- Re: I caught it below: cheers! Archived Message
Posted by Subhi
on May 9, 2020, 9:48 pm, in reply to "I caught it below: cheers!"
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yeah you know man I always think of langri thangpa when it comes to revenge the 8 verses of training the mind, once a friend sent the 8 verses to his buddhist teacher email list asking them how they applied this in their practice, none of whom replied...he also accidentally sent it to his sister who did reply "that's the most depressing shit I've ever read" she told him, it is the basis of tong len taught by Gehse Chekawa after he heard the lines "I will take defeat upon myself and offer victory to to others" he searched out this teaching, by Geshe Langri Thangpa The 8 verses of training the mind By thinking of all sentient beings As more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel For accomplishing the highest aim, I will always hold them dear. Whenever I’m in the company of others, I will regard myself as the lowest among all, And from the depths of my heart Cherish others as supreme. In my every action, I will watch my mind, And the moment destructive emotions arise, I will confront them strongly and avert them, Since they will hurt both me and others. Whenever I see ill-natured beings, Or those overwhelmed by heavy misdeeds or suffering, I will cherish them as something rare, As though I’d found a priceless treasure. Whenever someone out of envy Does me wrong by attacking or belittling me, I will take defeat upon myself, And give the victory to others. Even when someone I have helped, Or in whom I have placed great hopes Mistreats me very unjustly, I will view that person as a true spiritual teacher. In brief, directly or indirectly, I will offer help and happiness to all my mothers, And secretly take upon myself All their hurt and suffering. I will learn to keep all these practices Untainted by thoughts of the eight worldly concerns. May I recognize all things as like illusions, And, without attachment, gain freedom from bondage. Langri Thangpa |