Buddhism is the predominant religion of eastern and central Asia, represented by many differing sects that profess faith in the complex doctrines of Gautoma Buddha. This is a traditional Buddhist marriage homily:

    "In the future, happy occasions will come as surely as the morning. Difficult times will come as surely as night. When things go joyously, meditate according to the Buddhist tradition. When things go badly, meditate. Meditation in the manner of the Compassionate Buddha will guide your life. To say the words 'love and compassion' is easy. But to accept that love and  compassion are built upon patience and perseverance is not easy...''