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Beastie Boys
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Bodhisattva Vow
Lyricist:Mario Caldato, Mike Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch
As I develop the awakening mind I praise the Buddha as they shine I bow before you as I travel my path To join your ranks, I make my full time task
For the sake of all beings I seek The enlightened mind that I know I'll reap Respect to Shantideva and all the others Who brought down the drama for sisters and brothers
I give thanks for this world as a place to learn And for this human body that I know I've earned And my deepest thanks to all sentient beings For without them there would be no place to learn what I'm seeing
There's nothing here that's nothing said before But I put it down now so I'll be sure Solidify my own views and I'll be glad if it helps Anyone else out too
If others disrespect me or give me flack I'll stop and think before I react Knowing that they're going through insecure stages I'll take the opportunity to exercise patience
I'll see it as a chance to help the other person Nip it in the bud before it can worsen A change for me to be strong and sure As I think on the Buddhas who have come before
Find more lyrics at ※ Mojim.com As I praise and respect the good they've done Knowing only love can conquer in every situation We need other people in order to create The circumstances for the learning that we're here to generate
Situations that bring up our deepest fears So we can work to release them until they're cleared Therefore, it only makes sense To thank our enemies despite their intent
The Bodhisattva path is one of power and strength A strength from within to go the length Seeing others are as important as myself I strive for a happiness of mental wealth
With the interconnectedness that we share as one Every action that we take affects everyone So in deciding for what a situation calls There is a path for the good for all
I try to make my every action for that highest good With the altruistic wish to archive Buddhahood So I pledge here before everyone who's listening To try to make my every action for the good of all beings
For the rest of my lifetimes and even beyond I vow to do my best to do no harm And in times of doubt I can think on the drama And the enlightened ones who've graduated Samsara
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