a buddhist prayer

Wednesday, 11 June 2008, 11:27 | Category : geishaland
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May all sentient beings have happiness and its causes,
May all sentient beings be free of suffering and its causes,
May all sentient beings never be separated from bliss without suffering,
May all sentient beings be in equanimity, free of bias, attachment and anger.
Namaste
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