The first step is the present mind.
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Action is like a mountain; vow, an ocean.
Everyday, after affirming our vows with prostration, we should take steps to fulfill them in our daily life-for vows guide actions; actions fulfill our vows.
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“A thousand-mile journey begins with the first step.”
The first step is the present mind.
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Respect
By respecting others, we elevate our own mind, and live in harmony with each other.
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