Giving to Those in Need

Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama

Giving to Those in Need

May I become at all times, both now and foreverA protector for those without protectionA guide for those who have lost their wayA ship for those with oceans to crossA bridge for those with rivers to crossA sanctuary for those in dangerA lamp for those without lightA place of refuge for those who lack shelterAnd a servant to all in need.

• Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama

May I become at all times, both now and foreverA protector for those without protectionA guide for those who have lost their way

A bridge for those with rivers to cross

A ship for those with oceans to cross

A sanctuary for those in dangerA lamp for those

without light

A place of refuge for those who lack shelter

And a servant to all in need.