Episode 41 - Morning Prayer to Start Off the Day

The Hopeful Humanist Cafe

Open the curtains, get comfortable, and sip some tea for a moment of mindfulness to orient the day. I discovered this gem while reading, "Awakening The Buddha Within," by Lama Surya Das. I would like to quote what Lama Surya Das wrote about this prayer on page 184: "The Buddha himself said that if you repeatedly practice this meditation and recitation - with a forgiving, loving heart, while relinquishing judgement, anger, and prejudice - great benefits will definitely ensue: You will sleep easily, wake easily, and have pleasant dreams; people will love you; celestial beings will love you and protect you; poisons, weapons, fire, and other external dangers will not harm you; your face will be radiant and your mind concentrated and serene; and you will die unconfused and be reborn in happy realms." W.O.W. - Words of Wisdom!

METTA PRAYER

May all beings be happy, content, and fulfilled.

May all beings be healed and whole.

May all have whatever they want and need.

May all be protected from harm, and free from fear.

May all beings enjoy inner peace and ease.

May all be awakened, liberated, and free.

May there be peace in this world, and throughout the entire universe.

Peace, take care, and be well