Pema Chödrön: We Take the Vow to Care For One Another

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 We Take the Vow to Care

For One Another

 

We make the warrior commitment — take the

vow to care for one another — then do our best to

never turn our backs on anyone.

And when we falter, we renew our commitment 

and move on, knowing that even the awakened ones

of the past understood what it felt like to relapse.

Otherwise, how could they have any idea

about what other beings go through?

Otherwise, how could they have 

cultivated patience and forgiveness, 

loving-kindness and compassion? 

 

— Pema Chödrön