I vow not to misuse sexual energy, but to be honest and respectful. On one hand, sex is beautiful and a nice thing to do with another person. On the other hand, it can be a strong distraction. It is a very strong instinct. Our bodies are programmed to reproduce, so sometimes it is enough…
I vow not to steal, but to respect that which belongs to others. It’s hard to answer this question without reflecting on what ownership is. What does it mean to own something? Owners have more rights to belongings than others. So stealing is a process of changing these rights. It is a very broad definition.…
I vow not to kill, but to cherish all life. Killing is always seen as the most fundamental violation in all ethical and religious systems. Life itself is usually the most ultimate goal of any spiritual process. Thus, protecting and supporting it are the most direct actions we can take.