Pre-Meal Gatha and Post-Meal Gatha
Introduction:
Pure Land practitioners recite these two verses before and after meals. The Pre-Meal Gatha and Post-Meal Gatha are a respectful expression of appreciation for the delivetance of Amitabha Buddha.
Pre-Meal Gatha
By the grace of Amitabha Buddha
I am granted this wholesome meal.
I receive it with
Gratitude, respect and joy.
Post-Meal Gatha
Having finished the meal,
I wish that sentient beings
Will have faith in Amitabha Buddha, recite his name
And be reborn in the Land of Bliss.
Pre-Meal Gatha and Post-Meal Gatha
- PROCEDURE OF TAKING TRIPLE REFUGE
- Gatha of Praise for Amitabha Buddh
- Gatha of Dedication
- Pre-Meal Gatha and Post-Meal Gatha
- Guiding Principles
- Special Characteristics
- The Pure Land Charter
- Pure Land Scriptures
- De Facto Founder
- Lineage
- Emblem
- The Pure Land School Translation Team
Characteristics
- Recitation of Amitabha’s name, relying on his Fundamental Vow (the 18th)
- Rebirth of ordinary beings in the Pure Land’s Realm of Rewards
- Rebirth assured in the present lifetime
- Non-retrogression achieved in this lifetime
Guiding Principles
Faith in, and acceptance of, Amitabha’s deliverance
Single-minded recitation of Amitabha’s name
Aspiration to rebirth in Amitabha’s Pure Land
Comprehensive deliverance of all sentient beings