THE QUIET PROMISE
We all carry invisible backpacks. Inside, we hold heavy burdens. The sharp stones of anger. The cold weight of selfishness. The deep aches of old pain. Sometimes, the weight feels like too much to bear. We long for a place to set them down. So tonight — or whenever your heart feels heavy — find a quiet moment. With a sincere heart, make this vow before the Buddha: “May I always stay close to the path of wisdom. May I gradually let go of the greed that makes me want more than I truly need. May I gradually release the anger that disturbs my own peace. May I let go of the need to win, or to prove myself. May I learn the strength of giving way. Like water moving around a rock, may I live without creating more harm. May I learn to live for others. To recognize their pain. To value their joy. May my mind learn to settle, staying steady and clear.” But remember the quiet law of nature: A seed does not become a giant tree in a single day. True change is not magic. It is cultivation. It takes patience. Do not count the days. Do not ask, “Am I changed yet?” Just return — night after night — with sincerity. Kneel. Bow. Renew the vow. Over time, something begins to settle. The anger softens a little faster. The selfishness loosens its hold. You may not be fully awakened yet. That is alright. But the seeds of goodness are now in place. And the path... is quietly forming under your feet. #religions, #Buddhism, #DialogueBuddhismReligions, #Religious, #Buddhist, #Truedharma, #Meditation, #Enlightement, #Buddhatemple, #TheLawofKarma, #BuddhismforBeginners, #Janna, #JannaOrderMonastery,
