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GENEROSITY
Aware of the suffering caused by exploitation, social injustice, stealing, and oppression, I
undertake to cultivate loving kindness and learn ways to work for the well-being of people,
animals, plants, and minerals. I undertake to practice generosity by sharing my time, energy,
and material resources with those who are in real need. I am determined not to steal and not to
possess anything that should belong to others. I will respect the property of others, but I
will prevent others from profiting from human suffering or the suffering of other species on
Earth.
SEXUAL RESPONSIBILITY
Aware of the suffering caused by sexual misconduct, I undertake to cultivate responsibility and
learn ways to protect the safety and integrity of individuals, couples, families, and society. I
am determined not to engage in sexual relations without love and a long- term commitment. To
preserve the happiness of myself and others, I am determined to respect my commitments and the
commitments of others. I will do everything in my power to protect children from sexual abuse
and to prevent couples and families from being broken by sexual misconduct.
DEEP LISTENING AND LOVING SPEECH
Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to listen to others, I vow
to cultivate loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and happiness to others and
relieve others of their suffering. Knowing that words can create happiness or suffering, I vow
to learn to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy, and hope. I am
determined not to spread news that I do not know to be certain and not to criticize or condemn
things of which I am not sure. I will refrain from uttering words that can cause division or
discord, or that can cause the family or the community to break. I will make all efforts to
reconcile and resolve all conflicts, however small.
DIET FOR A MINDFUL SOCIETY
Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful consumption, I vow to cultivate good health, both
physical and mental, for myself, my family, and my society by practicing mindful eating,
drinking and consuming. I vow to ingest only items that preserve peace, well-being and joy in
my body, in my consciousness, and in the collective body and consciousness of my family and
society. I am determined not to use alcohol or any other intoxicant or to ingest foods or other
items that contain toxins, such as certain TV programs, magazines, books, films and conversations.
I am aware that to damage my body or my consciousness with these poisons is to betray my
ancestors, my parents, my society and future generations. I will work to transform violence,
fear, anger and confusion in myself and in society by practicing a diet for myself and for
society. I understand that a proper diet is crucial for self-transformation and for the
transformation of society.