• The Pratimoksha vows?how we can find personal liberation through the inner work of letting go

• The Bodhisattva vows?the way of genuine and compassionate service to others

• The Tantric vows?how to accept impermanence with true equanimity and touch the underlying stillness from which all worldly forms arise

In the past, initiates took their vows when entering the secluded world of the monastery. Today, laypeople are also embracing these commitments as a way to deepen their practice while fully participating in everyday life. Through her practical instruction and accessible interpretation of ancient wisdom, Pema Ch?dr?n helps listeners discover how each of these sacred vows is not a burden or restriction, but a guiding beacon on the path to liberation.