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As I develop the awakening mind 
I praise the Buddhas as they shine 
I bow before you as I travel my path to join your ranks 
I make my full time task 
For the sake of all beings I seek 
The enlightened mind that I know I'll reap 
Respect to Shantideva and all the others 
Who brought down the darma for their sisters and brothers 
 
I give thanks for this world as a place to learn 
And for this human body that I will have earned 
And my deepest thanks to all sentient beings 
For without them there would be no place to learn what I'm seeing 
There's nothing here that's not been said before 
But I put it down now so that I'll be sure 
To solidify my own views and I'll be glad if it helps 
Anyone else out too 
 
If others disrespect me or give me flack 
I'll stop and think before I react 
Knowing that they're going through insecure stages 
I'll take the opportunity to exercise patience 
I'll see it as a chance to help the other person 
Nip it in the bud before it can worsen 
A chance for me to be strong and sure 
As I think on the Buddhas who have come before 
 
As I praise and respect the good they've done 
Knowing only love can conquer in every situation 
We need other people in order to create 
The circumstances for the learning that we're here to generate 
Situations that bring up my deepest fears 
So we can work to release them until they're cleared 
Therefore, it only makes sense 
To thank our enemies despite their intent 
 
The Bodhisattva path is one of power and strength 
A strength from within to go the length 
Seeing others are as important as myself 
I strive for a happiness of mental wealth 
With the interconnectedness that we share as one 
Every action that we take affects everyone 
So in deciding for what a situation calls 
There is a path for the good of all 
 
I try to make my every action for that highest good 
With the altruistic wish to achieve buddhahood 
So I pledge here before everyone who's listening 
To try to make my every action for the good of all beings 
For the rest of my lifetimes and even beyond 
I vow to do my best to do no harm 
And in times of doubt I can think on the dharma 
And the enlightened ones who've graduated samsara