12/27/2025
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A Bodhisattva prayer is a heartfelt aspiration, often from texts like Shantideva's Way of the Bodhisattva, focused on selfless service and universal liberation from suffering, embodying compassion (karuna) and wisdom (prajna) to help all beings reach enlightenment, with common themes of being a protector, guide, bridge, and healer for others until everyone is freed from sorrow and awakened. These prayers involve vows of refuge, confession, rejoicing, and dedication, culminating in the commitment to act for the benefit of all sentient life.
"May We Protect those without Protection.
May We be Guides Leading those Upon the Path.
May We be Boats, Bridges, and Ships
For all of those who wish to cross the Oceans.
May We be Islands for all of those in Search of Land.
May We be Beds for those who need Rest.
And Lamps for those who Need Light.
In this Way may our Lives
Aid in Reducing the Amount of pain,
suffering, and sorrow in the World."
~Prayer of the Bodhisattva