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Gathas Gathas are short verses
that help us practice mindfulness in our daily activities. A gatha can
open and deepen our experience of simple acts which we often take for
granted. When we f As we turn on the water faucet we can look deeply and see how precious the water is. We remember not to waste a single drop because there are so many people in the world who don’t even have enough to drink. While brushing our teeth we can make a vow to use loving speech. Before turning on the engine of our car, we can prepare for a safe journey by reciting the gatha for starting the car: Before
starting the car
The gatha brings
our mind and body together. With a calm and clear mind, fully aware of
the activities of our body, we are less likely to get into a car accident.
Gathas are nourishment for our mind, giving us peace, calmness and joy
which we can share with others. They help us to bring the uninterrupted
practice of meditation into every part of our day. There are many gathas
available in our Chanting Book.
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our mind on a gatha, we return to ourselves and become more aware of each
action. When the gatha ends, we continue our activity
with heightened awareness.