05/13/2026
The Oath of Sun Si Miao
I pledge to follow the Way of the Great Healer.
When I treat an illness, I will first calm my spirit and fix my resolve.
I will not give way to wishes and desires, but will first develop an attitude of compassion.
Rather than ponder my own fortune or misfortune, I will work to preserve life and resolve the sufferings of all sentient beings.
I will treat all patients alike, whether powerful or humble, rich or poor, beautiful or ugly, countrymen or foreigners, wise men or fools, all are the same.
If a disease should cause the patient to be looked upon with contempt by people, I will nevertheless maintain compassion and deliver care. I will look on those who are afflicted as if I myself were struck.
My patients' confidences I will keep like a soldier guarding a fortress. I will not speak ill of other practitioners.
Neither dangerous mountain passes, nor the time of day, neither weather conditions nor hunger, thirst or fatigue shall keep me from helping those who need me.
With this oath, I will fulfill my responsibilities and my destiny as a healer to each and every patient who seeks my care, until I am no longer capable of fulfilling my obligations, or until life no longer courses in my veins.
