Blessing

may all beings everywhere

plagued by suffering of body and mind

obtain an ocean of happiness and joy

may no living creature suffer

commit evil or ever fall ill

may no one be afraid or belittled

with a mind weighed down by depression

may the blind see forms

and the deaf hear sounds

may those whose bodies are worm with toil

be restored on finding repose

may the naked find clothing

the hungry find food

may the thirsty find water

and delicious drinks

may the poor find wealth

those weak with sorrow find joy

may the forlorn find hope

constant happiness and prosperity

may there be timely rains

and bountiful harvests

may all medicines be effective

and wholesome prayers bear fruit

may all who are sick and ill

quickly be freed from their aliments

whatever diseases there are in the world

may they never occur again

may the frightened cease to be afraid

and those bound be freed

may the powerless fin power

and may people think of benefiting each other