To everyone he is as a friend.

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Thus master of himself, the bodhisattva is ever gracious and smiling; he avoids frowning and knitting his brow; he is the first to speak words of welcome; to everyone he is as a friend.

Source Bodhicaryâvatâra, Chapter V — Vigilance or the Virtue of Morality, §10 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Shantideva, in the Bodhicaryâvatâra, whoever is master of himself remains gracious and smiling, does not frown, is the first to greet others and shows himself a friend to all. Today, be the first to say hello, with a real smile, to every person you meet, even those you do not know.

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