Bodhisattvas work for the benefit of others in eleven ways:

1. befriending the friendless;
2. counseling the confused;
3. helping the helpless;
4. protecting the fearful;
5. comforting the grieving;
6. sharing with the destitute;
7. mentoring those who seek spiritual guidance;
8. accompanying those traversing the path;
9. praising the prudent;
10. admonishing the rash; and
11. subduing those who will not yield to good counsel.