Cattāri Brahmavihārā

Through the blessings of all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Noble Ones,
May I gain the strength to practice Tonglen—
To take into my heart the pain, hatred, and apathy of beings,
And transform it within the boundless space of bodhicitta.

May I cultivate the patience to see beyond ignorance and cruelty,
And respond always with unwavering mettā and deep karuṇā.
May all my joy, virtue, and merit be freely offered to others.
May the suffering of beings ripen upon me, without resistance or fear.

O compassionate Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Noble Ones,
Bless me in this Tonglen practice:
To breathe in the suffering of beings,
And breathe out healing, love, and peace.

By this sacred exchange, may the veil of self-clinging dissolve,
And may I become a true servant of beings,
Until all are free from sorrow.

Pāli Translation: Dāna-paṭiggahaṇa-bhāvanā Gāthā

Sabbesaṃ Buddhānaṃ, Bodhisattānañca ca, Ariyānañca anubhāvena,
Sattānaṃ dukkha-dosa-mohaṃ hadaye paṭiggaṇhituṃ balaṃ labhāmi,
Taṃ ca appamāṇena bodhicittassa visālena ākāsena parivattetuṃ.

Avijjāya ca pāpassa ca atikkamanāya khantiṃ bhāveyyaṃ,
Mettāya ca karuṇāya ca niccaṃ paṭipajjeyyaṃ.
Yā keci puññā, pīti, kusalā dhammā, sabbesaṃ sattānaṃ demi.
Sattānaṃ dukkhāni mayi vipācentu, anapalāyanena.

Anukampakā Buddhā, Bodhisattā, Ariyā ca,
Maṃ anukampaṃ katvā, dāna-paṭiggahaṇa-bhāvanāya anuggahaṃ karontu:

Assāsena sattānaṃ dukkhaṃ paṭiggaṇhāmi,
Sossāsena hitasukhāni vissajjāmi.

Imāya bhāvanāya attasaññā antaradhāyatu,
Sabbesampi sattānaṃ saccena upakārako bhaveyyaṃ,
Yāva sabbe sattā dukkhato muccanti.