Homage to all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. No. 1. I bow down to the Omniscient, Freed from all defects, Adorned with all good qualities, The sole friend of all beings. No. 2. O King, I will explain practices solely virtuous To generate in you the doctrine, For the practices will be established In a vessel of the excellent doctrine. No. 3. In one who first practices high status Definite goodness arises later, For having attained high status, One comes gradually to definite goodness. No. 4. High status is considered to be happiness, Definite goodness is liberation. The quintessence of their means Is briefly faith and wisdom. No. 5. Due to having faith one relies on the practices, Due to having wisdom one truly knows. Of these two wisdom is the chief, Faith is its prerequisite. No. 6. One who does not neglect the practices Through desire, hatred, fear, or bewilderment Is known as one of faith, A superior vessel for definite goodness. No. 7. Having analyzed well All deeds of body, speech, and mind, Those who realize what benefit self and others And always perform these are wise. No. 8. Not killing, not stealing, Forsaking the mates of others, Refraining completely from false, Divisive, harsh, and senseless speech, No. 9. Thoroughly forsaking covetousness, harmful intent, And the views of Nihilists- These are the ten gleaming paths of action; Their opposites are dark. No. 10.ab Not drinking intoxicants, a good livelihood, Non-harming, respectful giving, No. 10.c Honoring the honorable, and love- No. 10.d Practice in brief is that. read more here....
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