The first Condition consists of four practices based on
the fundamental morals of mankind:

1. The practice of filial piety

2. The practice of respecting teachers and elders

3. The practice of haboring compassion and not killing

4. The practice of the 10 Kind Deeds.

The second Condition consists of three practices
based on cultivating the self:

1. Taking Refuge in the Triple Jewels

2. Understanding the spirit of precepts

3. Being a law-abiding citizen of the world.

The third Condition consist of four practices
which follow the practices of Bodhisattvas:

1. Giving rise to the Bodhi Mind

2. Deeply believing in the Law of Cause and Effect

3. Studying the teachings of the Large Vehicle

4. Introducing the Teachings to others.

Altogether, these 11 practices, each having its deep and vast meaning, must be put to use in everyday life, for they are the foundation of the 49 years of teachings spoken by Shakyamuni Buddha.

Taking Refuge in the Triple Jewels

Taking Refuge means to return and rely. When we take refuge in the Buddha, we are returning from our deluded state of mind and relying upon an Awakened, Understanding mind. When we take refuge in the Dharma, we are returning from deviant views and relying upon proper views and understanding. When we take refuge in the Sangha, we are returning from pollution and disharmony and relying upon Purity of Mind and the Six Principles of Living in Harmony. Taking refuge in the Triple Jewels restores the complete wisdom and abilities of our Self - Nature. We will attain Purity, Equality, Honesty, Freedom, Compassion, and overall, True Happiness.

The Buddha Jewel

"Buddha" is a Sanskrit word which means 'Awareness and Understanding'. When we take refuge in the Buddha, we vow to return from blind faith and delusion and rely upon understanding and Awareness as a way of life. Images of the Buddha serve as a reminder for us to practice awareness and understanding, and are not objects of worship. Bowing and showing respect towards these images are only ways to counter arrogance and cultivate humility. This is taking refuge in the Buddha.

The Dharma Jewel

"Dharma" means 'Right Understanding and Views.'?Delusion has obstructed us from seeing the true face of people and the reality behind matters and objects.?This has caused us to look at life and the universe in a distorted and deviant way.?When delusion is cleared and our minds are pure to an extent, we give rise to wisdom.?When our hearts are pure, we can see the past, present, and future.?Only when we have clearly seen the Whole can our viewpoint and Understanding be considered 'Right'.
??The Buddha's mind is pure without the slightest pollution and therefore sees everything clearly and entirely.?We can rely upon the Sutras (recorded teachings of the Buddha) because they speak entirely of the truths the Buddha has seen.?They teach and show us the way to attain Purity of Mind, to see life and universe most clearly, and become just like the Buddhas.?When we encounter Sutras, we should immediately bring forth a mind of respect and remind ourselves to cultivate Right Understanding and Views.?This is taking refuge in the Dharma.

The Sangha Jewel

"Sangha" means 'purity and harmony'.Today's world is full of pollution.Pollution of mind, spirit, views, and body.Even the earth and the atmosphere are hazardly polluted.The Buddha taught, "The environment changes according to the mind."We should return from all these pollutions and rely upon purity of mind.Purity of Mind is the key to saving our Earth.
There is also greeat disharmony in our world today, among spouses, families, friends, societies, and countries which has brought us much suffering and disasters.The Buddha taught us to rely upon the Six Principles of Living in Harmony to establish harmonious relationships between ourselves and others.
"Sangha" also refers to a group of four or more persons who practice the Buddha's teachings and abides by the Six Principle of Living Harmony.This includes the left-home people we may encounter at various places.When we see left-home people, we should immediately give rise to a mind of purity and harmony.?This is taking refuge in the Sangha.

The Three Refuges

To the Buddha I return and rely,
returning from delusions and
relying upon Awareness and Understanding.

To the Dharma I return and rely,
returning from erroneous views and
relying upon Proper Views and Understanding.

To the Sangha I return and rely.
returning from pollutions and disharmony
and relying upon Purity of Mind and the
Six Principles of Living in Harmony.