Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Bodhisattva Vow, artist - Beastie Boys. Date of issue: 30.05.1994
Age restrictions: 18+
Song language: English
Bodhisattva Vow |
| As I develop the awakening mind |
| I praise the Buddhas as they shine |
| I bow before you as I travel my path |
| To join your ranks, I make my full-time task |
| For the sake of all beings I seek |
| The enlightened mind that I know I’ll reap |
| Respect to Shantideva and all the others |
| Who brought down the Dharma for the sisters and brothers |
| I give thanks for this world as a place to learn |
| And for this human body that I know I’ve earned |
| And my deepest thanks to all sentient beings |
| For without them, there would be no place to learn what I’m seeing |
| There’s nothing here that’s not been said before |
| But I put it down now so that I’ll be sure |
| To solidify my own views |
| And I’ll be glad if it helps anyone else out too |
| If others disrespect me or give me flak |
| I’ll stop and think before I react |
| Knowing that they’re going through insecure stages |
| I’ll take the opportunity to exercise patience |
| I’ll see it as a chance to help the other person |
| Nip it in the bud before it can worsen |
| A chance for me to be strong and sure |
| As I think on the Buddhas who have come before |
| As I praise and respect the good they’ve done |
| Knowing love can conquer hate in every situation |
| We need other people in order to create |
| The circumstances for the learning that we’re here to generate |
| Situations that bring up our deepest fears |
| So we can work to release them until they’re cleared |
| Therefore it only makes sense |
| To thank our enemies despite their intent |
| The Bodhisattva path is one of power and strength |
| A strength from within to go the length |
| Seeing others are as important as myself |
| I strive for a happiness of mental wealth |
| With the interconnectedness that we share as one |
| Every action that we take affects everyone |
| So in deciding for what a situation calls |
| There is a path for the good for all |
| I try to make my every action for that highest good |
| With the altruistic wish to achieve Buddhahood |
| So I pledge here before everyone who’s listening |
| To try to make my every action for the good of all beings |
| For the rest of my lifetimes and even beyond |
| I vow to do my best, to do no harm |
| And in times of doubt, I can think on the Dharma |
| And the Enlightened Ones who’ve graduated Samsara |