The Art of Mindfulness

shall work to transform violence, fear, anger, and confusion in myself and in society by practicing a diet for myself and for society.

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 am determined not to kill, not to let others kill, and not to condone any act of killing in the world, in my thinking, and in my way of life.

We are determined to offer our time, energy, and material resources to those who are in need. This is real generosity.

Mindfulness is the energy of attention. It is the capacity in each of us to be present one hundred percent to what is happening within and around us.

Mindfulness is the capacity to be present with one hundred percent of ourselves.

I am committed to cultivating 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 am committed to learning to speak truthfully, with words that inspire self-confidence, joy, and hope.

I shall make all efforts to reconcile and resolve all conflicts, however small.