Someone wrote to me once to tell me about a very hard time she had gone through over the last year or two. She said her mind had been quite angry and now she could see that she had projected so much onto the people around her. But…

When you rely on them your faults come to an end and your good qualities grow like the waxing moon. Cherish spiritual teachers even more than your own body. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. 

Bound himself in the jail of cyclic existence, what worldly god can give you protection? Therefore, when you seek refuge, take refuge in the Three Jewels which will not betray you. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. 

The Subduer said that all the unbearable suffering of bad rebirths is the fruit of wrongdoing. Therefore, even at the cost of your life, never do wrong. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas. 

By avoiding bad objects, disturbing emotions gradually decrease. Without distraction, virtuous activities naturally increase. With clarity of mind, the conviction in teaching arises. Cultivate seclusion. This is the practice of Bodhisattvas.