Gary Snyder’s Buddhist Grace

We’ve come upon this passage about saying grace before a meal many times while flipping through The Gary Snyder Reader and each time have thought, We need to do that, to at least think it if not say it aloud. Snyder’s view is just right. He puts eating in a bigger context that we find deeply connecting and comforting. His grace is about taking a moment to think about our food and to express gratitude for the hugely creative force behind it.

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an evening gif: gratitude…

…is what we feel for ‘the improvised life’s ever-astonishing and generous readers, who send us ideas, thoughtful comments, support in endless ways and encouragement. THANK YOU!! — The Management from the great gif-maker DVDP Related posts: the possibilities of folded paper what have you been making today? peep show gif: funny, risqué, slightly x-rated color/pattern…

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