What is the practice of silent meal?
Gratitude. There is great happiness which we sometimes forget. When we take time to sit down and enjoy every morsel of our food, we know we are very fortunate to be nourished and embraced by the whole universe. The Five Contemplations will be read for us to reflect upon before starting the silent meal: This food is a gift of the earth, the sky, numerous living beings, and much loving work. May we eat with mindfulness and gratitude so as to be worthy to receive it. May we recognize and transform our unwholesome mental formations, especially our greed, and learn to eat with moderation. May we keep our compassion alive by eating in such a way that we reduce the suffering of living beings, preserve our planet, and reverse the process of global warming. We accept this food so that we may nurture our sisterhood and brotherhood, strengthen our Sangha, and nourish our ideal of serving living beings. To be worthy to receive the food is to really enjoy and appreciate it. Each mouthful can be che
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