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[[Buddhist]] [[Blessing]] | [[Buddhist]] [[Blessing]] | ||
Do not deceive, do not despise each other anywhere. Do not be [[angry]] nor bear secret resentments; for as a mother will [[risk]] her [[life]] and watches over her child, so [[boundless]] be your [[love]] to all, so tender, kind and mild. | Do not deceive, do not despise each other anywhere. Do not be [[angry]] nor bear secret resentments; for as a mother will [[risk]] her [[life]] and watches over her child, so [[boundless]] be your [[love]] to all, so tender, kind and mild. | ||
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| − | Cherish [[good will]] right and left, early and late, and without [[hindrance]], without stint, be free of [[hate]] and [[envy]], while [[standing]] and walking and sitting down, what ever you have in [[mind]], the rule of [[life]] that is always best is to be loving-kind. | + | Cherish [[good will]] right and left, early and late, and without [[hindrance]], without stint, be free of [[hate]] and [[envy]], while [[standing]] and walking and sitting down, what ever you have in [[mind]], the {{Wiki|rule}} of [[life]] that is always best is to be loving-kind. |
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-- The [[Buddhist Scriptures]], The [[Buddha’s]] {{Wiki|Sermon}} at [[Rajagaha]], Verses 19-22 | -- The [[Buddhist Scriptures]], The [[Buddha’s]] {{Wiki|Sermon}} at [[Rajagaha]], Verses 19-22 | ||
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and my [[senses]] are filled | and my [[senses]] are filled | ||
By the {{Wiki|sounds}} of your [[beautiful]] song, | By the {{Wiki|sounds}} of your [[beautiful]] song, | ||
| − | Beginningless and [[endless]]. | + | [[Beginningless]] and [[endless]]. |
I [[bow]] deeply to you. | I [[bow]] deeply to you. | ||
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Today we promise to dedicate ourselves completely to each other, with [[body]], [[speech]], and [[mind]]. | Today we promise to dedicate ourselves completely to each other, with [[body]], [[speech]], and [[mind]]. | ||
| − | In this [[life]], in every situation, in [[wealth]] or {{Wiki|poverty}}, in health or [[sickness]], in [[happiness]] or difficulty, we will work to help each other perfectly. | + | In this [[life]], in every situation, in [[wealth]] or {{Wiki|poverty}}, in [[health]] or [[sickness]], in [[happiness]] or difficulty, we will work to help each other perfectly. |
| − | The purpose of our relationship will be to attain [[enlightenment]] by perfecting our [[kindness]] and [[compassion]] toward all [[sentient beings]]. | + | The {{Wiki|purpose}} of our relationship will be to attain [[enlightenment]] by perfecting our [[kindness]] and [[compassion]] toward all [[sentient beings]]. |
- [[Lama]] [[Thubten Yeshe]] | - [[Lama]] [[Thubten Yeshe]] | ||
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here, there, and everywhere. | here, there, and everywhere. | ||
Let us [[vow]] to open ourselves to the abundance of [[life]]. | Let us [[vow]] to open ourselves to the abundance of [[life]]. | ||
| − | Freely giving and receiving, I shall care for you, | + | Freely giving and receiving, I shall [[care]] for you, |
for the [[trees]] and {{Wiki|stars}}, | for the [[trees]] and {{Wiki|stars}}, | ||
| − | as [[treasures]] of my very own. | + | as [[treasures]] of my very [[own]]. |
May we be grateful | May we be grateful | ||
for all our days, | for all our days, | ||
here, there, and everywhere. | here, there, and everywhere. | ||
| − | Let us [[vow]] to forgive all hurt, | + | Let us [[vow]] to {{Wiki|forgive}} all {{Wiki|hurt}}, |
[[caused]] by ourselves and others, | [[caused]] by ourselves and others, | ||
and to never condone hurtful ways. | and to never condone hurtful ways. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:05, 28 March 2024
Buddhist Blessing
Do not deceive, do not despise each other anywhere. Do not be angry nor bear secret resentments; for as a mother will risk her life and watches over her child, so boundless be your love to all, so tender, kind and mild.
Cherish good will right and left, early and late, and without hindrance, without stint, be free of hate and envy, while standing and walking and sitting down, what ever you have in mind, the rule of life that is always best is to be loving-kind.
-- The Buddhist Scriptures, The Buddha’s Sermon at Rajagaha, Verses 19-22
I Bow Deeply
Standing quietly by the fence,
you smile your wondrous smile,
I am speechless,
and my senses are filled
By the sounds of your beautiful song,
Beginningless and endless.
I bow deeply to you.
- Thich Nhat Hanh
Buddhist Wedding Prayer
Today we promise to dedicate ourselves completely to each other, with body, speech, and mind.
In this life, in every situation, in wealth or poverty, in health or sickness, in happiness or difficulty, we will work to help each other perfectly.
The purpose of our relationship will be to attain enlightenment by perfecting our kindness and compassion toward all sentient beings.
- Lama Thubten Yeshe
A Blessing for The Journey (Buddhist Prayer)
Let us vow to bear witness to the wholeness of life,
realizing the completeness of each and every thing.
Embracing our differences,
I shall know myself as you,
and you as myself.
May we serve each other
for all our days,
here, there, and everywhere.
Let us vow to open ourselves to the abundance of life.
Freely giving and receiving, I shall care for you,
for the trees and stars,
as treasures of my very own.
May we be grateful
for all our days,
here, there, and everywhere.
Let us vow to forgive all hurt,
caused by ourselves and others,
and to never condone hurtful ways.
Being responsible for my actions,
I shall free myself and you.
Will you free me, too?
May we be kind
for all our days,
here, there, and everywhere.
Let us vow to remember that all that appears will disappear.
In the midst of uncertainty,
I shall sow love.
Here! Now! I call to you:
Let us together live
The Great Peace that we are.
May we give no fear
for all our days,
here, there, and everywhere.
-- Sensei Wendy Egyoku Nakao.
