Reactions to the 8 Verses of Thought Transformation and 5 Remembrances

3. In all actions I will examine my mind
And the moment a disturbing attitude arises,
Endangering myself and others,
I will firmly confront and avert it.

My mind has both the power to heal and harm others as well as myself. I must avoid distress by maintaining an internal peace. The phrase “confront and AVERT” is odd because those two actions are usually for different intentions. “Confront” would naturally seems to pair with “counter” or “dominate.” The use of aversion suits a buddhist’s tongue as a more pacifist action. To avert the attitude would respect its existence within the mind as a natural feeling.


4. Whenever I meet a person of bad nature
Who is overwhelmed by negative energy and intense suffering,
I will hold such a rare one dear,
As if I had found a precious treasure.

I must be assuming that no one would normally face such calamity, given that one such person is so rare. He or she must be facing these negativities through his or her own pessimism and habit. Possibly, my considerations and concerns for that person will bring some comfort and light, and the comfort will change his or her attitude and aura.

-Publicist Robert