The thought manifests as the word;
The word manifests as the deed;
The deed develops into habit;
and habit hardens into character;
So watch the thought and its ways with care,
And let it spring from love
Born out of concern for all beings
I am so inspired by this speech that Elizabeth gave at one of the TED conferences…she has really hit me hard with her thoughts. watch and enjoy!
I go for refuge in the Buddha, the enlightened teacher; I commit myself to enlightenment;
I go for refuge in the Dharma, the spiritual teachings; I commit myself to the truth as it is.
I go for refuge in the Sangha, the spiritual community; I commit myself to living the enlightened life.