ReviewsGatha for after a meal:My plate is empty. My hunger is satisfied and my body's strength is fully restored. I use my power for the benefit of all. May all beings have the nourishment they need." - from the book "
SynopsisGathas are short Buddhist poems to recite inwardly throughout the day. This work has gathas for waking up, for eating a meal, for driving, for appreciating nature, and more. These lyrical verses transform everyday activities like washing the dishes into opportunities to realize the sacredness of the present moment., Everyone is busy. So everyone needs little reminders to help remember to slow down, pay attention, and enjoy life. Designed for just this purpose, gathas are short Buddhist poems to recite inwardly throughout the day. Best-selling author Barbara Ann Kipfer has created gathas for waking up, for eating a meal, for driving, for appreciating nature, and more. These lyrical verses transform everyday activities like washing the dishes and taking out the garbage into opportunities to realize the sacredness of the present moment. Gathas help the reader weave a meditative rhythm and sensibility into daily life, no matter how hectic it might be., 201 LITTLE BUDDHIST REMINDERS Everyone is busy and we all need little reminders to help us slow down, pay attention and enjoy life. Designed for just this purpose, gathas are short Buddhist poems to recite inwardly throughout the day. They transform familiar activities, such as commuting to work, having morning tea or coffee, washing dishes or lying down to go to sleep, into opportunities to realize the sacredness of the present moment. Filled with original gathas that match the everyday activities and concerns of the modern world, 201 Little Buddhist Reminders shows how to weave a meditative rhythm and mindfulness into daily life.