True Love

Aware of the suffering caused by sexual misconduct,

I am committed to cultivating responsibility and

learning ways to protect the safety and integrity of

individuals, couples, families, and society. Knowing

that sexual desire is not love, and that sexual activity

motivated by craving always harms myself as well

as others, I am determined not to engage in sexual

relations without mutual consent, true love, and a

deep, long-term commitment. I resolve to find

spiritual support for the integrity of my relationship

from family members, friends, and sangha with

whom there is support and trust. I will do everything

in my power to protect children from sexual abuse

and to prevent couples and families from being

broken by sexual misconduct. Seeing that body and

mind are interrelated, I am committed to learn

appropriate ways to take care of my sexual energy

and to cultivate the four basic elements of true love –

loving kindness, compassion, joy, and inclusiveness –

for the greater happiness of myself and others.

Recognizing the diversity of human experience, I am

committed not to discriminate against any form of

gender identity or sexual orientation. Practicing true

love, we know that we will continue beautifully into

the future.