| Eight Buddhist Principles for Relationship | |||
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Adapted from How to Be an Adult in Relationships, by David Richo
(Shambhala, 2002).
The great Tibetan Buddhist teacher Geshe Langri Tangpa designed these teachings in the twelfth century, but they are still potent and helpful today as guides for human behavior, and for learning to relate to and love others unconditionally. Because love is other-concerned, has no hierarchy, and does not cherish self-vindication, these teachings may be used as wise guides for intimate relating. You can read these eight simple teachings aloud as meditations, if you like: May I consider all beings precious. May I always respect others as superior while attaining self-esteem. May I face my inner darkness and turn it to good. May I be moved with compassion for the pain behind the spite others may show me. When I am hurt by others, may I forego retaliation while always fighting injustice. May I reckon those who betray me as sacred teachers. May I offer joy to all beings and secretly take on their suffering. May all beings and I be free from ego concerns of loss and gain. |
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