Mantras of peace and forgiveness

A few years ago, when I needed some serious healing from a relationship that went wrong, a friend of mine gave me a few mantras (probably borrowed/modified from Buddhist traditions). I found them useful and in hopes that it may help some of you out there, I am sharing them here. Substitute "X" with the name of the person (or "I")

1. This mantra should be repeated a) for yourself first; then, move on to b) the person you love, c) neutral person, d) a person you experience problems with and finally e) all living beings:

• May I be filled with loving kindness
• May I be well
• May I be peaceful and at ease
• May I be happy

2. The following forgiveness chant is quite powerful and can evoke strong emotions. Repeat it over and over again. Remember, that the primary goal here is to release a part of you that the other person has and return something of his/hers you are holding onto back to them:

With love and gratitude

I forgive "X" and accept him the way he is.

I ask forgiveness for all my feelings, thoughts and actions in relation to him

He forgives me.