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37 Practices of the Bodhisattva - Verse 19

Ken McLeod

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Ken McLeod continues his commentary on the 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva with the 19th verse. Watch the other videos here.

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Even when you are famous, honored by all,
And as rich as the god of wealth himself,
Don’t be pompous. Know that the magnificence of existence
Has no substance — this is the practice of a bodhisattva.

What do you feel in your body when you experience success? Have there been times when  success has been harder to bear than failure?

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