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37 Practices of the Bodhisattva - Verse 27
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Ken McLeod continues his commentary on the 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva with the 27th verse. Watch the other videos here.
27
For bodhisattvas who want to be rich in virtue
A person who hurts you is a precious treasure.
Cultivate patience for everyone,
Completely free of irritation or resentment — this is the practice of a bodhisattva.
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