NOBLE WISHES IN DAILY LIFE

Noble Wishes in Daily Life


When putting on clothes, make the wish:
May we don the garment of conscience and propriety!

When tying your belt, make the wish:
May we fasten the belt of the vows and precepts!

When opening a door, make the wish:
May we open the door of the profound innate nature!

When closing it, make the wish:
May we close the door to the lower realms!

When walking, make the wish:
May we move forward on the path to enlightenment!

When riding, make the wish:
May we ride the horse of diligence!

When crossing water, make the wish:
May we cross the ocean of samsara!

When walking upward or ascending a staircase, make the wish:
May we ascend the path of liberation!

When arriving at the desired destination, make the wish:
May we arrive at the city of nirvana!

When meeting a master or noble beings, make the wish:
May we meet with a true master and be accepted by him!

When visiting a shrine for the Three Jewels, make the wish:
May we take rebirth in a pure Buddhafield!

When on a journey or going to sleep, make the wish:
May we rest on the path of the Dharma!

-Avatamsaka Sutra, Chapter on Totally Pure Conduct