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This is how I break it down:
Refuge in the quality of enlightenment: Universal
Refuge in the personage of Buddha: sectarian
Refuge in nature's way (the way): Universal
Refuge in the holy texts: Sectariam
Refuge in spiritual community: Universal
Refuge in the community of Buddhist monks: sectarian.
The sectarian meanings are fine, but exclusive of those who aren't interested in conversion to Buddhism. The universal meanings include everyone and are in no way exclusive. It even includes serious Buddhists teehee.
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Radiate boundless love towards the entire world ~ Buddha
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