Guest guest Posted February 25, 2000 Report Share Posted February 25, 2000 > EXCERPT: Verses for Eating Mindfully > > 1) Serving Food > > In this food, > I see clearly the presence > of the entire Universe > supporting my existence. > > 2) Looking at your Empty Plate > > My plate, empty now, > will soon be filled > with precious food. > > 3) Contemplating your Food > > This plate of food, > so fragrant and appetizing, > also contains much suffering. > > 4) Beginning to Eat > > With the first taste, > I promise to offer joy. > With the second, > I promise to help relieve the suffering of others. > With the third, > I promise to see others' joy as my own. > With the fourth, > I promise to learn the way of non-attachment and equanimity. > > 5) Finishing your Meal > > The plate is empty. > My hunger is satisfied. > I vow to live > for the benefit of all beings. > > 6) Drinking Tea > > This cup of tea > in my two hands- > Mindfulness is held uprightly! > My mind and body dwell > in the here and now. > > 7) Washing the Dishes > > Washing the dishes > is like bathing a baby Buddha. > The profane is the sacred. > Everyday mind is Buddha mind. > > -Present Moment , Wonderful Moment > (By Thich Nhat Hanh- Featured in Thich Nhat Hanh Month @ BB Awareness > Place) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2000 Report Share Posted February 25, 2000 Thank you, Kathi. I enjoyed this very much. Vinaire > K Kathirasan ADM NCS <kathirasan > > > EXCERPT: Verses for Eating Mindfully > > > > 1) Serving Food > > > > In this food, > > I see clearly the presence > > of the entire Universe > > supporting my existence. > > > > 2) Looking at your Empty Plate > > > > My plate, empty now, > > will soon be filled > > with precious food. > > > > 3) Contemplating your Food > > > > This plate of food, > > so fragrant and appetizing, > > also contains much suffering. > > > > 4) Beginning to Eat > > > > With the first taste, > > I promise to offer joy. > > With the second, > > I promise to help relieve the suffering of others. > > With the third, > > I promise to see others' joy as my own. > > With the fourth, > > I promise to learn the way of non-attachment and equanimity. > > > > 5) Finishing your Meal > > > > The plate is empty. > > My hunger is satisfied. > > I vow to live > > for the benefit of all beings. > > > > 6) Drinking Tea > > > > This cup of tea > > in my two hands- > > Mindfulness is held uprightly! > > My mind and body dwell > > in the here and now. > > > > 7) Washing the Dishes > > > > Washing the dishes > > is like bathing a baby Buddha. > > The profane is the sacred. > > Everyday mind is Buddha mind. > > > > -Present Moment , Wonderful Moment > > (By Thich Nhat Hanh- Featured in Thich Nhat Hanh Month @ BB Awareness > > Place) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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