Have I today failed to act as a close friend to those who I have met?

Have I, through body, speech or mind, been hostile, indifferent or rude to any other being?

Have I sought to take advantage of others, not looking upon them as if they were our parents, teachers, brothers or sisters?

Here I resolve to be as our Master Himself, a true friend to all.

As a friend, I will help the troubled, counsel the misguided and comfort the lonely.

As a friend, I will never misuse another's confidence in me to mislead or to deceive.

As a friend, I will abandon neither the evil-doer nor fool, for if I do who shall be the guide?

As a friend, I will ignore ingratitude and mistrust and continue to offer my friendship.

As a friend delighting always in concord, I will speak of other's good deeds and be silent about their faults.

As a friend, I will long remember the good done to me and soon forget the bad.

May my friendliness win me the friendship of others.

May my friendliness protect me from hostility, anger and aggression.

May my friendliness grow into love and compassion and help in the freeing of the heart.