OUR PRAYER

May all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and the MahaSattvas of all the great spiritual traditions, bless our Sangha and help us to:

Protect all creatures, great and small;
be a refuge for those who are hurting
emotionally and physically;
speak with a gentle tongue;
give with a generous heart;
listen with loving-kindness;
see with the eyes of compassion;
and hear the cries of those who ask for our help
and the silent cries of those too afraid to ask.

With our sincere intentions and prayers,
in whatever way we are able,
may we bring:
joy to those who are sad,
wellness to those who are ill,
peace to those in turmoil,
and light to all who are in darkness.

And may we realize the Perfection
of all beings' Buddha Nature,
including our own.

With these intentions,
our Sangha enters Practice Day!