Aware of the suffering caused by invalidating or denying another person's experience, I undertake the training to refrain from making assumptions or judging harshly any beliefs and attitudes that are different or not understandable from my own. I commit to being open-minded and accepting of other points of view, and I commit to meeting each perceived difference in another person with kindness, respect, and a willingness to learn more about their worldview.
— Thay Giac Thanh, Friends on the Path by Thich Nhat Hanh