prayer

throughout my many lives and until this moment
whatever virtue i have accomplished
including the merit generated by this practice
and all that i will ever attain
this i offer to the welfare of all sentient beings.

may sickness, war, famine, and suffering
be decreased for every sentient being,
while their wisdom and compassion
increase in this and every future life.

may i clearly perceive all experiences to be
as insubstantial as a dream fabric of the night
and instantly awaken to perceive the pure wisdom display
in the arising of every phenomenon.

may i quickly attain enlightenment in order
to work ceaselessly for the liberation of all sentient beings.

buddhas and bodhisattvas altogether,
whatever kind of motivation you have,
whatever kind of wishing prayers,
whatever kind of beneficial actions,
whatever kind of omniscience,
whatever kind of life accomplishments,
whatever kind of benevolent power,
and whatever kind of immense wisdom you have,
then similarly i, who have come
in the same way to benefit beings,
pray to attain these accomplishments.

at this very moment
for all the peoples and nations of the world
may not even the name disease, famine, war and suffering be heard,
rather, may their moral conduct, merit, health and prosperity increase
and may supreme well-being always arise for them.

~written by chagdud rinpoche

this is the last prayer i offer..
each day as a dedication..

it feels very timely with all
that is arising each moment
these days..

may i invite you to join me
whenever/ however it suits you..?
editing if need be
to fit your faith and practice..
it soothes the heart..
opens the door ...