What the Om means

[italia_summoner]

We vow to be mindful of our thoughts, feelings, and actions
And meet every being with openness.

We vow to look deeply into things,
seeking understanding of suffereing
and the causes of suffering,
that we can cultivate compassion for all.

We vow to give up fixed beliefs about ourselves
and the world around us,
cultivating a mind that is flexible and open,
and receptive to the needs of others.

-Refuge Prayer-