Brutkey

Tofu Musubi
@Hawaii@mastodon.world

This is one of my favorite Buddhist chants, and on days like these I am particularly challenged by the line "let no one, out of anger or ill will, wish anyone any harm."

The Discourse On Love: We who want to attain peace should practice being upright, humble, and capable of using loving speech. We will know how to live simply and happily, with senses calmed, without being covetous and carried away by the emotions of the majority. Let us not do anything that will be disapproved by the wise ones. And this is what we contemplate: May everyone be happy and safe, and may their hearts be filled with joy. May all living beings live in security and in peace: beings who are frail or strong, tall or short, big or small, visible or invisible, near or far away, already born or yet to be born. May all of them dwell in perfect tranquility. Let no one do harm to anyone. Let no one put the life of anyone in danger. Let no one, out of anger or ill will, wish anyone any harm. Just as a mother loves and protects her only child at the risk of her own life, we should cultivate boundless love to offer to all living beings in the entire cosmos. We should let our boundless love pervade the whole universe, above, below, and across. Our love will know no obstacles, our hearts will be absolutely free from hatred and enmity. Whether standing or walking, sitting, or lying, as long as we are awake, we should maintain this mindfulness of love in our hearts. This is the noblest way of living. Free from wrong views, greed, and sensual desires, living in beauty and realizing perfect understanding, those who practice boundless love will certainly transcend birth and death.