A Precious Human Life

"Every day, think as you wake up
Today I am fortunate to have woken up.
I am alive and I have a precious human life.
I am not going to waste it.
I am going to use all my energies to develop myself,
To expand my heart out to others,
To achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
I am going to have kind thoughts towards others.
I am not going to get angry or think badly about others.
I am going to benefit others
As much as I can."

H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama

A Poem

Morning mist so thick,
birds nearly collided
We sat and crossed our legs
beginningless delusions began
endless delusions ended
our mind became beautiful empty
mirror

~ Zasep Tulku Rinpoche