Meal Blessings

Buddhist 

“This food is the gift of the whole universe,

The Earth the sky and much hard work. 

May we eat in mindfulness so as to be worthy to receive it. 

May we learn to eat with moderation. 

May we take only foods that nourish us and prevent illness.

We accept this food so that we may realize the 

Way of understanding and love. 

Earth, water, fire, air and space,

Combine to make this food 

Numerous beings labor so that we may eat.

May we be nourished so that we may nourish life. 

May our relations be well,

And all good intentions be realized.”

Hawthorne Valley School 

“Earth who gives us this food,

Sun who makes it ripe and good.

Dear Earth

Dear Sun, by you we live.

To You our loving thanks 

We give.”