The Beginning
Take refuge and arouse bodhicitta.
The Main Part
We must be cautious about associating ourselves with people of bad disposition. Whether they are monastics, householders, relatives, enemies, or friends, beware of their fallacies. As long as you keep company with these harmful individuals, your positive actions will dwindle and non-virtuous ones multiply. Sublime beings also shun this kind of person.
Therefore, resolve: In order to overcome obstacles of accomplishing authentic liberation, I must not associate myself with those who are spiritually undisciplined; I must practice meditative quiescence in solitude.
The Ending
Dedicate the merit of your practice to all sentient beings.
