Gathas

[Hoyu]

Re: Gathas

Gatha on a stick!!

[Shujin]

Re: Gathas

Gatha on a stick!!

:lol:

[Shokai]

Re: Gathas

As I bite down on each morsel to feel the food break and crumble as it mingles with the juices;
I think of its taste and aroma and, how I am preparing this medicine to nourish my body.
I think of every sentient being that contributed to allowing me to perform this operation;
How I contribute in return to this mystical union.
And I am thankful.

[Amelia]

Re: Gathas

As I am met with seemingly impenetrable odds
I vow with all beings
To stay steady and true

[Al]

Ango Gatha 1

Preparing my sitting space for the start of Ango zazenkai
I vow with all beings
to both accept the dust
and clear it without regret

[Al]

Ango Gatha 2

Watching the hometown sports team
I vow with all beings
To take a long breath and separate myself
from all notion of wins and losses

[Hogo]

Re: Gathas

Excellent thread.
Thank you all
Gassho.

[Shokai]

Re: Gathas

Logging my Geocahes
I vow with all beings
To take a deep breath
And be thankful

[Al]

Ango Gatha 3

Listening to the wind roar
I vow with all beings
to remember it carries equally the fall leaves
and the raging September wildfires

[Al]

Ango Gatha 4

Walking to work
I vow with all beings
To take note of the amazing creatures
Living their lives in cracks and bushes and signs.

[Amelia]

Re: Gathas

Good job, partner :mrgreen:

[Al]

Ango Gatha 5

Reading emails
I vow with all beings
that I will examine each one closely
for the meaning beyond words and letters.

[Al]

Ango Gatha 6

Up before the rest of the house
I vow with all beings
to tip-toe quietly among the furniture
and silently chant my verses.

[Al]

Ango Gatha 7

Eating breakfast
I vow with all beings
to eat only as much food as I need
to properly nourish others through service.

[ChrisA]

Re: Gathas

Shinkai, we need a gatha for when we forget our meal gathas. You up for it?