Two Promises

Live recording from Colorado in 2009.

During every family retreat, children learn about the Two Promises, mindfulness trainings for children. We learn a song about them and talk about how they can help us in our lives. The children have the opportunity to receive the Two Promises, in a formal ceremony just before the adults receive the Five Mindfulness Trainings transmission. The children receive a Dharma name and a certificate to remind them of their promises.

Before the children receive the Two Promises, they are asked to write about their aspirations and why they want to receive them.

Singing the two promises is a great way to remember there.

Lyrics

I vow to develop understanding,

In order to live peacefully with people,

Animals, plants, and minerals.

Animals, plants, and minerals.

Mmmmm ahhh...Mmmmm ahhhh, Mmmmm ahhhhhh

I vow to develop my compassion,

In order to protect the lives of people,

Animals, plants, and minerals.

Animals, plants, and minerals.

Mmmmm ahhh...Mmmmm ahhhh, Mmmmm ahhhhhh