In the Thai language, the word for ‘vow’ is also translated as determination. And, in a very real sense, when we become even more “determined” to honor our practice and all that this entails, we are making a vow - like a marriage vow - to ourselves, and to the continuation of our spiritual practice and development. In this talk, Shell explores the importance of this 8th parami (determination), and how honoring it can not only deepen our resolve, but strengthen our practice. (*This is talk #9 in an 11-talk series on the 10 paramis, or 'perfections' - qualities of mind and heart that the Buddha taught us were of primary importance to nurture in order to free ourselves from suffering, and bring more joy and ease into our lives.)