The Eight Verses of Transforming the Mind - Atisha’s classic of Lojong

1rst verse With the thought of attaining enlightenment For the welfare of all beings,

Who are more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel, I will constantly practice holding them dear.
 
2nd verse Whenever I am with others I will practice seeing myself as the lowest of all,

And from the very depth of my heart I will respectfully hold others as supreme.
 
3rd verse May I examine my mind in all actions And as soon as a negative thought occurs,

Since it endangers myself and others May I firmly face and avert it.
 
4th verse When I see beings of negative disposition Or those oppressed by negativity or pain,

May I, as if finding a treasure, consider them precious, For they are rarely met.
 
5th verse Whenever others, due to their jealousy, Revile and treat me in others unjust ways,

May I accept this defeat myself, And offer the victory to others.
 
6th verse When someone whom I have helped Or in whom I have placed great hope Harms me with great injustice,

May I see that one as a sacred friend.
 
7th verse In short may I offer both directly and indirectly, All joy and benefit to all beings, my mothers,

And may I myself Secretly take on all of their hurts and suffering.
 
8th verse May they not be defiled by the concepts Of the eight mundane concerns,

And aware that all things are illusory, May them, ungrasping, be free from bondage