Pledge and Kokun
Pledge

Leader:
To the Buddha...

Sangha:
... who promised to be present in his Teachings, we pledge our loyalty and devotion. We consecrate our lives to the Way of Life he laid down for us to walk. We resolve to follow his example and labor earnestly for the welfare of all beings.



Kokun

Watakushi tachi wa mihotoke sama no kodomo de arimasu. We are all Buddha's children. 

Watakushi tachi wa mihotoke sama no oshie o mamori masu. We will all follow the Buddha's teachings. 

Watakushi tachi wa minna nakayoku itashimasu. We will all be friendly to everyone.


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