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-. Determined to obtain the greatest possible benefit from all sentient beings, who are more precious than a wish-fulfilling jewel, I shall hold them most dear at all times.
+#REDIRECT '''[[gnyos lha nang pa]]'''
-. When in the company of others, I shall always consider myself the lowest of all, and from the depths of my heart hold others dear and supreme.
-. Vigilant, the moment a delusion appears in my mind, endangering myself and others, I shall confront and avert it without delay.
-. Whenever I see beings that are wicked in nature and overwhelmed by violent negative actions and suffering, I shall hold such rare ones dear, as if I had found a precious treasure.
-. When, out of envy, others mistreat me with abuse, insults or the like, I shall accept defeat and offer the victory to others.
-. When somebody whom I have benefited and in whom I have great hopes gives me terrible harm, I shall regard that person as my holy guru.
-. In short, both directly and indirectly, I offer every happiness and benefit to all my mothers. I shall secretly take upon myself all their harmful actions and suffering.
-. Undefiled by the stains of the superstitions of the eight worldly concerns, may I, by perceiving all phenomena as illusory, be released from the bondage of attachment.
-A more detailed commentary can be found in [http://www.langritangpa.org/pages_html/about/about_glt.htm Teachings From Tibet] ([http://www.lamayeshe.com  Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive])