This text contains an 8 verse poem by the Kadampa geshe Langri Tangpa on thought transformation. Each verse outlines an aspect of Buddhist practice: 1) Holding all beings dear with the goal of benefiting them 2) Developing humility and respect for others 3) Cultivating mindfulness to confront disturbing thoughts 4) Cherishing those who are difficult with compassion 5) Accepting defeat and offering victory to others 6) Seeing those who harm us as teachers 7) Taking on the suffering of others in secret 8) Viewing all phenomena as illusory to achieve liberation