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A Maitreya Prayer for Future Lives
translated by Alexander Berzin, 1975
In the past I have wandered down long lonely paths,
But now, O Guardian, by remembering you
At the time when the light of my life comes to set
May the hook of your compassion catch hold of my mind.
When my mind travels on to my future rebirth
May I sprout without hindrance from the heart of a lotus
In the presence of Maitreya in Tushita Heaven,
And may I be nourished on Mahayana’s ambrosia.
O Guardian Maitreya, when you are the Lama
Of numberless beings at the site of Bodh Gaya
May I too become one of your foremost disciples
And be able to ripen all fortunate ones.
In short then, I dedicate all my positive potential
I gather in the past, the present and future
To be born in your presence, O mighty Guardian.
By developing insight on the Mahayana path
And teaching to others, may I become a true refuge
For every forlorn, pathetic and depressed living being.
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