The power of refuge is one of the most important practices through which we connect with Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. The best way to connect with Buddhas and Bodhisattvas is to generate Bodhicitta.
As your wisdom grows, your faith will grow too. With better faith, your connection with Buddhas and Bodhisattvas will become stronger. Thus, your power of refuge and your ability to deal with afflictions will strengthen.
Il nostro corpo è una macchina di sintesi che modifica continuamente la nostra biochimica ormonale interna e tutto questo immenso lavoro la mente la chiama semplicemente EMOZIONE
The vow of never to commit negative karma again doesn't necessarily need to be spoken out. The key is that you should make a firm determination in your heart to never commit it, and then silently pray to the Guru and the Three Jewels. This kind of resolution is the best.
On the days where we start to feel unsteady, remember we are chosen, chosen by Him. He gave his only son, who bought us for the ultimate price. Remember every single day God chooses to love us. He loves every part of you, he crafted every single detail. He knows all your deepest desires, down to every little hair on your head. So when you feel unsteady, lay it all on Him, lay it at his feet, on the cross. Let him take away every worry, every fear, every doubt. In Jesus name, Amen.
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.