The Aspirant

[knightofalbion]

May I be a protector for the unprotected;
A guide for travellers on the way;
A boat, a raft or a bridge,
For those who long to cross to the other shore.

May I be an isle for those who seek an island;
A lamp for those who wish for light;
A shelter for those in need of rest;
A servant for those in need of service

- Shantideva (Bodhicaryavatara 3:17-18)

[amy green]

All the joy the world contains has come through wishing happiness for others

All the misery the world contains has come from wishing pleasure for oneself.

--Shantideva in A Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life