May we become at all times,
both now and forever,
a protector for those without protection,
a guide for those who have lost their way,
a ship for those with oceans to cross,
a bridge for those with rivers to cross,
a sanctuary for those in danger,
a lamp for those in need of light,
a place of refuge for those in need of shelter,
and a servant to all those in need.
The Dalai Lama
in Prayer for Everyday Living, Alan Walker, Godsfield Press, Hampshire, 2003
