If an equal or inferior person disparages you out of pride, place her, as you would your spiritual teacher, with respect on the crown of your head. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. These jerks do not leave us alone, do they? They spread bad stories about us... read more
Even if a person for whom you have cared like your own child regards you as an enemy, cherish him specially, like a mother does to her child who is stricken by sickness. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. People we have cared for deeply turn their backs on us... read more
Though someone may deride and speak bad words about you in a public gathering, look on her as a spiritual teacher, and bow to her with respect. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. There you are, in a staff meeting, or family gathering, or with your Dharma group... read more
Even if someone broadcasts all kinds of unpleasant remarks about you throughout the three thousand worlds, in return, with a loving mind, speak of his good qualities. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. One of our biggest attachments is our reputation. If... read more
Even if someone tries to cut off your head when you have not done the slightest thing wrong, out of compassion take all her misdeeds upon yourself. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. When someone does something to us that we do not like, we usually feel like... read more
