Shirley Winn

By practising the stages of the path,

May . . . find the opportunity

To practise in the same way.

May . . . experience

The happiness of humans and gods,

And quickly attain enlightenment,

So that his/her samsara is finally extinguished.

May there arise in . . . ‘s mind

Great faith in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha,

And thus may he/she always receive

The blessings of the Three Precious Jewels.

May . . . meet precious Teachers

Who reveal the stages of the path to enlightenment,

And through engaging in this path

May he/she quickly attain the ultimate peace of full enlightenment.

The Buddhadharma is the supreme medicine

That relieves all mental pain,

So may this precious Dharma Jewel

Pervade all worlds throughout space.

However many living beings there are

Experiencing mental and physical suffering,

May their suffering cease through the power of our merit,

And may they find everlasting happiness and joy.

May there never arise in this world

The miseries of incurable disease, famine, or war,

Or the dangers of earthquakes, fires,

Floods, storms, and so forth.

Through the blessings of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas,

The truth of actions and their effects,

And the power of our pure superior intention,

May all our prayers be fulfilled.