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On the Bodhisattva Vow

from Mahayana Prayers and Poetry by Jason Espada

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On the Bodhisattva Vow, by Chandragomin

Even a cow knows how to take care of himself,
to eat a few clumps of grass
he easily comes across

Even the beast can merrily drink
from a pool of water he finds
as bitter thirst torments him

But think now what it is
to put your whole heart
into taking care of others;
This is glory,
This is a park of pleasure,
This is the ultimate.

The Sun
climbs aboard his fantastic chariot,
flies across the sky,
and lights up all the world.

The Earth
raises up his mighty arms,
bears the load,
holds up all mankind.

And so is the way of those great beings
who wish nothing for themselves,

Their lives devoted
to a single song:
the well-being and the happiness
of every living thing.

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from Mahayana Prayers and Poetry, released October 19, 2017

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