Thursday, December 11, 2014

Reflection Before Meals

Patisankha Yoniso Bhojanam Patisevami
Neva Davaya Na Madaya
Na Mandanaya na Vibhusanaya
Yavadeva Imassa Kayassa Thitiya
Ya Panaya Vihimsuparatiya
Brahmacariya Nuggahaya

Wisely reflecting, I use this food not for fun, not for pleasure, not for fattening, not for beautification, but only for the maintenance and nourishment of this body, for keeping it healthy, for helping with the Spiritual Life;
Thinking thus, I will allay hunger without overeating, so that I may continue to live blamelessly and at ease.

Blessings:~ Let us feel grateful for the food prepared by generous donors and blessings with metta

Abhivadanasilisa
Niccam Vaddhapacayino
Cattaro Dhamma Vaddhanti
Ayu Vanno Sukham Balam

For One who constantly honours and respects elders,
For blessing accrue to him – long life, beauty, happiness and strength

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