By what miracle, I know not, the thought of Bodhi hath arisen in me.

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As a blind man finds a jewel in a heap of refuse, by what miracle, I know not, the thought of Bodhi hath arisen in me: an elixir that delivereth creatures from universal death; an inexhaustible treasure that enriches universal poverty; the supreme remedy against universal sickness; a tree that giveth rest to creatures weary of wandering in the paths of existence; a bridge open to all travellers, whereby they may cross over to evil destinies.

Source Bodhicaryâvatâra, Chapter III — Taking Up the Thought of Bodhi, §4 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Śāntideva in the Bodhicaryâvatâra, the thought of Bodhi, the sincere wish to awaken for the good of all, is a treasure found as if by miracle, like a blind man discovering a jewel: it heals, enriches, gives rest and helps to cross through trials. Today, choose to be for someone one of these images: a “tree” that gives rest (listening to a tired person) or a “bridge” (helping them get past a difficulty).

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