Ken McLeod continues his commentary on the 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva with the 14th verse. Watch the other videos here.
14
Even if someone broadcasts to the whole universe
Slanderous and ugly rumors about you,
In return, with an open and caring heart,
Praise his or her abilities — this is the practice of a bodhisattva.
Have you been the subject of slander or malicious gossip recently? Did you open yourself up to the pain and acknowledge it? How did you move past it all?
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