..续本文上一页s in chod are: (1) respectfully bowing to the devotional objects of refuge, (2) taking refuge; (3) acknowledging and confessing evil acts done in the past, (4) requesting the Dharma teachings, (5) asking all awakened buddhas and teachers to remain in the world, (6) dedicating any good every living being has been able to accomplish for the benefit of others, and (7) reciting wishing prayers that everyone attains perfect realization of emptiness. At which point does one rejoice in the good everyone has been able to do
When seeking refuge. Let us use the opportunity and practice together now.
3. Dedicating the Merit and Making Wishing Prayers
When one has completed the main practice of chod, one has offered a truly precious present to all objects of refuge as well as to all those who are destitute and in need. The positive impression of having offered one”s most precious possession, one”s body, may not be thought to have been carried out for oneself, rather it is necessary to see such a generous act as a contribution so that all living beings attain perfect awakening.
When buddhas appeared in the world and turned the Wheel of Dharma in the past, many of those who were present on those fortunate occasions attained perfect awakening. In everyday practice now, one thinks of those beings that have not yet realized the ultimate goal. This is one”s ultimate wish, that one truly contributes to the awakening of all living beings who are still trapped in the suffering and torment that samsara inevitably entails. Not leaving it at that, one prays that through one”s generosity all living beings may have all luxuries, just as plentiful as all treasures that can ever be found in the entire universe. Treasures in the entire universe are all luxuries and riches that abound in the myriad worlds throughout the inconceivably vast expanse of space. Not leaving it at that, many inpiduals who have not received as much as others may respond with jealousy or avarice. Therefore, one dedicates any good one was able to accomplish so that everyone is content, so that no one has the feeling that they are losing control over their own lives by accepting presents from others, nor that they become angry or feel belittled as a result. One prays that nobody argues or fights but experiences joy and happiness on account of one”s generosity. This concludes the aspect of wishing. Now we will look at the aspect of making wishing prayers.
There are two kinds of wishing prayers one can make: with and without a basis. Merely wishing that a flower grows on the table, for instance, is a baseless wish. In contrast, planting a seed in fertile soil, watering it regularly, and praying that it grows is a wishing prayer with a base.
First, a practitioner has imagined having offered his or her own body sincerely and has delighted all those assembled in the refuge tree. He or she has made all those beings in need and deserving of loving kindness and compassion very happy. He or she has appeased enemies and foes, those beings who are filled with hate and rage, by not retaliating but by spoiling them generously. That is good.
Having been generous towards those more fortunate and towards those more destitute than oneself, one wishes that any good one was able to do in the past benefits all living beings who are stuck in samsara and that they accomplish realization in the near future. One especially dedicates all good accomplished presently for the benefit of demons and evil spirits, praying that goodness grows in them. One also prays that malicious inpiduals do not experience the results of their harmful deeds, that they become free of negative emotions and greed, that they open their hearts for others and generate bodhicitta, and that they practice the six paramitas. O…
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