18 Great Vows of Venerable Master Hsuan Hua
2) I vow that as long as there is a single Pratyekabuddha in the three periods of time throughout the ten directions of the Dharma Realm, to the very end of empty space, who has not accomplished Buddhahood, I too will not attain the right enlightenment.
3) I vow that as long as there is a single Shravaka in the three periods of time throughout the ten directions of the Dharma Realm, to the very end of empty space, who has not accomplished Buddhahood, I too will not attain the right enlightenment.
4) I vow that as long as there is a single god in the Triple Realm who has not accomplished Buddhahood, I too will not attain the right enlightenment.
5) I vow that as long as there is a single human being in the worlds of the ten directions who has not accomplished Buddhahood, I too will not attain the right enlightenment.
6) I vow that as long as there is a single asura who has not accomplished Buddhahood, I too will not attain the right enlightenment.
7) I vow that as long as there is a single animal who has not accomplished Buddhahood, I too will not attain the right enlightenment.
8) I vow that as long as there is a single hungry ghost who has not accomplished Buddhahood, I too will not attain the right enlightenment.
9) I vow that as long as there is a single hell-dweller who has not accomplished Buddhahood, I too will not attain the right enlightenment.
11) I vow to fully dedicate all blessings and bliss which I myself ought to receive and enjoy to all living beings of the Dharma Realm.
12) I vow to fully take upon myself all sufferings and hardships of all living beings in the Dharma Realm.
13) I vow to manifest innumerable bodies as a means to gain access into the minds of living beings throughout the universe who do not believe in the Buddha-dharma, causing them to correct their faults and tend toward wholesomeness, repent of their errors and start anew, take refuge in the Triple Jewel, and ultimately accomplish Buddhahood.
14) I vow that all living beings who see my face or even hear my name will fix their thoughts on Bodhi and quickly accomplish the Buddha Way.
15) I vow to respectfully observe the Buddha's instructions and cultivate the practice of eating only one meal per day.
16) I vow to enlighten all sentient beings, universally responding to the multitude of differing potentials.
17) I vow to obtain the five eyes, six spiritual powers, and the freedom of being able to fly in this very life.
18) I vow that all of my vows will certainly be fulfilled.