With every breath I take today,
I vow to be awake;

And every step I take,
I vow to take with a grateful heart--

So I may see with eyes of love
into the hearts of all I meet,

To ease their burden when I can
And touch them with a smile of peace



I take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha
Until I attain Enlightenment. 

By merit accumulations from practicing generosity and the other perfections, May I attain Enlightenment, for the benefit of all sentient beings.