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The Four Great Vows

by Kwan Um School of Zen on Feb 16, 2011

These vows are recited in morning practice before bows, and at the end of the evening during retreats.

1. Sentient beings are numberless. We vow to save them all.
2. Delusions are endless. We vow to cut through them all.
3. The teachings are infinite. We vow to learn them all.
4. The Buddha Way is inconceivable. We vow to attain it.

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