Aspirational Prayer For Daily Use In The Maintenance Of Motivation
Suggested use: on rising each morning of everyday life and at times of temptation during the day.
May I awake to clarity and throughout this livelong day
sustain mindful awareness.
Let me observe my karmic reactivity
so that I may insert reflection before I speak or act.
May I restrain my natural pomposity, prejudice and pride
so that I may return to openness, empathy and joy.
May my words and actions reflect consideration
and understanding for the stupidities and waywardness of others.
Let all beings be as my mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters or children
and let me so care for them.
Let me perceive the Dharma in the life of my teacher
setting aside his/ her mundane characteristics.
Let me pay attention to my teacher's words
even if I disagree with them.
May I train my thinking so that my thought corrects itself
before any harm is done.
Choosing one path with which I feel affinity
let me pursue it with diligence without self-centred picking and choosing.
Let me put all beings before me on the path to enlightenment.
Setting aside my own ambition may I sincerely help others on the road.
Leaving aside my wish for the future
let me realise that life is only now.
Homage to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha
Throughout my remaining life may I tread the Buddha's Way.