Category Archives: 37 Practices

Even if a person I have cared for as my own child treats me as his worst enemy, I shall lavish him with loving attention, like a mother caring for her ill child. This is the practice of a Bodhisatva. … Continue reading →

If, in return for not the slightest wrong of mine, Someone were to cut off even my very head, Through the power of compassion to take all his negative actions Upon myself is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. Even … Continue reading →

Even if in the midst of a large gathering Someone exposes my hidden faults with insulting language, To bow to him respectfully, regarding him as a friend, Is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. –Tokme Zangpo, 37 Practices

Even if someone makes derogatory statements about me
 And proclaims them throughout the universe, In return, out of loving-kindness,
 To extol that person’s qualities is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. –Tokme Zangpo, 37 Practices

If, in return for not the slightest wrong of mine, Someone were to cut off even my very head, Through the power of compassion to take all his negative actions Upon myself is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. –Tokme … Continue reading →

If someone driven by great desire Seizes all my wealth, or induces others to do so, To dedicate to him my body, possessions, And past, present, and future merit is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. -Tokme Zangpo, 37 Practices

All suffering without exception arises from desiring happiness for myself, While perfect Buddhahood is born from the thought of benefiting others. Therefore, to really exchange my own happiness For the suffering of others is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. … Continue reading →

If all the mothers who have loved me since beginingless time are suffering, What is the use of my own happiness? So, with the aim of liberating limitless sentient beings, To set my mind on enlightenment is the practice of … Continue reading →

Like dew on grass, the delights of the three worlds By their very nature evaporate in an instant. To strive for the supreme level of liberation That never changes, is the practice of a Spiritual Hero. -Tokme Zangpo, 37 Practices