Food for Awakening (2016)
A commentary on the five contemplations before meals from the Chinese Buddhist tradition and other meal-related prayers that are recited daily at Sravasti Abbey.
Verses before meals
Venerable Thubten Chodron Pausing before meals and reflecting on the kindness of those who provide our food helps us to generate a feeling of gratitude and wish to…
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Verses after lunch
Dedicating the merit for our food offering, wishing for all beings to be happy and free of suffering.
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Our motivation for eating
A new series of talks, "Food for Awakening," on Buddhist perspectives about eating.
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Eating with gratitude
A commentary on the first two of the five contemplations before meals from the Chinese Buddhist tradition.
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Eating mindfully
A continuation of the commentary on five ways to think in order to make eating a meaningful activity.
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Homage to the Three Jewels
An explanation of the verses of homage done in the food offering in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
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Offering our food
A continuing commentary on the verses for offering food to the Three Jewels.
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Dedication verses
Why it's important to dedicate to never be separated from the Triple Gem, and a review of the right attitude to have while eating.
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Healing the body, mind, and world
Bob Wilson Dietician Bob Wilson shares how making healthy choices has healed his body and mind, enabling him to benefit others.
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Recognizing our inner beauty
Heather Mack Duchscher Abbey volunteer Heather Duchscher shares how meeting the Dharma helped her to overcome her eating disorder and believe in her inner potential.
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Verses after meals
An explanation of the mantras done after meals and dedication prayers for all beings.
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