The fourteen root Samayas of the Vajra vehicle are the life-essence of authentic Vajrayana practice. We should aspire to be mindful of our Samaya in every waking moment. We should commit to regularly practicing Vajrasattva as a means to purify any lapsed or damaged Samaya vows. Phakchok Rinpoche would like to share this document with you so you can reflect on these root commitments.
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