'--- Long meal dedication --- \"This meal before us symbolizes abundance and prosperity, Offering us joy, nutrition, and wellness. Within it we find great love and care in its preparation, Great joy and happiness in its sharing, Great delight and pleasure in its many tastes and textures, As well as the anticipation of a full and content stomach at the meal’s end. Conversely… We must also recognize that this meal represents life\'s suffering. For within it we find vast hours of backbreaking labor in its cultivation, Great sorrow in the loss of small innocent life in its harvest, Great greed and unfairness in its commerce, And of course, our inevitable dissatisfaction at its natural imperfections. It is through reflecting on both of these truths, that we generate deep appreciation. So, as we reflect on these truths, let us eat mindfully, being present and aware. Let us eat in moderation and balance, to nourish and fuel our hearts, minds, and bodies. Let us eat joyfully, appreciating the company of our friends, families, and community. Let us eat so we can be productive on our path and in our commitment to benefit others.\" ~ Venerable Tenzin Tharpa Image of short meal prayer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q1ITdxGTo5iHH6t8tVmFUPhu5R1WJZU_/view?usp=sharing Venerable Tenzin Tharpa is an American Buddhist monk in the Tibetan Tradition who offers a modern and progressive presentation of the Buddha\'s teachings, favoring a more secular approach. Venerable Tharpa is well known for his pragmatic, no-nonsense views, his ability to clarify complex philosophical points for all audiences, and his familiarity with all traditions of Buddhist thought and non-Buddhist traditions as well. For free original Buddhist study material and to learn more about Venerable Tharpa visit his website at: http://TenzinTharpa.com #Buddhism #SecularBuddhism #Meditation'
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