When you were born you were completely helpless, like a little bug. You weren't able to do anything! Yet your mother treated you as if you were a priceless jewel! She cared for you continuously, day and night, with no other thought in her mind than concern for your welfare. She fed you, bathed you, dressed you in soft clothing, took you here and there to make you happy, and even made funny faces or gestures to make you smile. Becasue of her constant feeling of love and concern for you, her mind was always full of worry that you might get sick or hurt — so much so that she would have difficulty sleeping at night.

You learned how to walk because of the kindness of your mother — she would help you stand up and take your first step, then the second step, and so forth. You also learned how to pronounce your first words because of the kindness of your mother and also your father. As time went on, you were able to study and learn many other things, but only on the basis of knowing how to walk and speak, which you learned because of the kindness of your mother.

Having realised that all sentient beings have been your mother, and with this meditation realising that not only has your mother of this present life been incredibly kind to you, but all the countless sentient beings have been just as kind, you proceed to generate great love and affection for all mother sentient being.

-- Ribur Rinpoche