Waking Up
Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me.
I vow to live fully in each moment
and to look at all beings with the eyes of compassion.
Brushing Your Teeth
Brushing my teeth and rinsing my mouth,
I vow to speak purely and lovingly.
When my mouth is fragrant with right speech,
a flower blooms in the garden of my heart.
Walking Meditation
The mind can go in a thousand directions.
But on this beautiful path, I walk in peace.
With each step, a gentle wind blows.
With each step, a flower blooms.
Watering the Plants
Don’t think that you are cut off, dear plant.
This water comes to you from the Earth and sky
You and I have been together
since beginningless time.
Smiling at Your Anger
Breathing in, I know anger makes me ugly,
Breathing out, I do not want to be controlled by anger.
Breathing in, I know I must take care of myself,
Breathing out, I know loving kindness is the only answer.
Sitting Meditation
Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. (In)
Breathing out, I know I am breathing out. (Out)
Breathing in, I feel my breath becoming deep. (Deep)
Breathing out, I feel my breath becoming slow. (Slow)
Breathing in, I calm my body and my mind. (Calm)
Breathing out, my body and my mind are at ease. (Ease)
Breathing in, I smile. (Smile)
Breathing out, I release all tension in my body and mind. (Release)
Breathing in, I dwell in the present moment. (Present Moment)
Breathing out, I know this is a wonderful moment. (Wonderful Moment)
| Driving a Car Before starting the car I know where I am going. The car and I are one. If the car goes fast, I go fast. Washing the Dishes Washing the dishes is like bathing a baby Buddha. The profane is the sacred. Everyday mind is Buddha’s mind. Talking on the Telephone Words can travel thousands of miles. May my words create mutual understanding and love. May they be as beautiful as gems, as lovely as flowers. Sitting or Walking Meditation I have arrived, I am home In the here, In the now. I am solid, I am free. In the ultimate I dwell. Drinking Tea This cup of tea in my two hands, mindfulness held perfectly. My mind and body dwell in the very here and now. Laying in Bed Resting in the ultimate dimension, using snowy mountains as a pillow and beautiful pink clouds as blankets. Nothing is lacking. Reference: https://plumvillage.org/ http://www.willowbranch.org/gathas https://snowflower.org/resources/how-to-meditate/ |
