Ven. Thubten Ngawang shared these aspirations for Sravasti Abbey and for his own practice on the eve of the new year.
Every day of 2025 offers an opportunity to grow our love and compassion and to deepen our wisdom. May this be our year-long—and lifelong—aspiration.
Thanks to all of you for your practice, the good you do in the world, and for your support of Sravasti Abbey.
Sravasti Abbey Aspirations for 2025
Amidst the confusion of the world, may Sravasti Abbey bring complete clarity to all beings.
In a world of delusion and deception, may Sravasti Abbey promote what is true and beneficial.
In a superficial world blinded by appearances, may Sravasti Abbey spread deeply meaningful aspirations.
When exaggeration is normal in the world, may Sravasti Abbey lead all to balanced moderation.
Between the two extremes believed by the world, may Sravasti Abbey expound the Middle.
Although self-promotion is common to the world, may Sravasti Abbey instead teach humble self-confidence.
As depression drags the world down into darkness, may Sravasti Abbey lift others up through the light of joy.
When ‘love’ is biased and skewed in the world, may Sravasti Abbey display true loving-kindness without attachment.
As hatred and violence increase in this world, may Sravasti Abbey’s compassionate presence show the way to peace and harmony.
Without compromise or corruption by worldly values, may Sravasti Abbey always offer another way to all those yearning for more.
– Thubten Ngawang
May the Collective Merit of Our Practice Contribute to
Creating Peace in Our Chaotic World
