31 The practice of all the bodhisattvas is to scrutinize oneself Continually and to rid oneself of faults whenever they appear. For unless one checks carefully to find one’s own confusion, One might appear to be practising Dharma, but act against it.
32 The practice of all the bodhisattvas is never to speak ill Of others who have embarked upon the greater vehicle, For if, under the influence of destructive emotions, I speak of other bodhisattvas’ failings, it is I who am at fault.
33 The practice of all the bodhisattvas is to let go of attachment To the households of benefactors and of family and friends, Since one’s study, reflection and meditation will all diminish When one quarrels and competes for honours and rewards.
35 The practice of all the bodhisattvas is to slay attachment And the rest—mind’s afflictions—at once, the very moment they arise, Taking as weapons the remedies held with mindfulness and vigilance. For once the kleshas have become familiar, they’ll be harder to avert.
36 In short, no matter what one might be doing, By examining always the status of one’s mind, With continuous mindfulness and alertness, To bring about the good of others—this is the practice of all the bodhisattvas.
37 The practice of all the bodhisattvas is to dedicate towards enlightenment All the virtue to be gained through making effort in these ways, With wisdom that is purified entirely of the three conceptual spheres, So as to dispel the sufferings of the infinity of beings.
