“May all beings have happiness and the causes of happiness;
May all be free from sorrow and the causes of sorrow;
May all never be separated from the sacred happiness which is sorrowless;
And may all live in equanimity, without too much attachment and too much aversion,
And live believing in the equality of all that lives.”
Found at Jesuit Resources
“We are a link in Amida's golden chain of love that stretches around the world, we will keep our link bright and strong.
We will be kind and gentle to every living thing and protect all who are weaker than ourselves.
We will think pure and beautiful thoughts, say pure and beautiful words, and do pure and beautiful deeds.
May every link in Amida's chain of love be bright and strong, and may we all attain perfect peace.”
- Buddha
Found at Jesuit Resources
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu ::
“May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.”
“If we are peaceful
If we are happy
We can smile and blossom
Like a flower
And everyone
In our family
Our entire society
Will benefit from our peace.”
(Thich Nhat Hanh)
“One breath to let go.
One breath to be present.
One breath to ask, “Now what?”
(Credited to Thich Nhat Hanh and found in the Interfaith Ministry Handbook)
“How wonderful!
Quite miraculous!
I am fetching water,
and carrying wood!”
(from Interfaith Ministry Handbook: This 8th Century Chinese Zen master has expressed the wonder and joy found in the here-and-now of life.)
“Breathing in, I calm body and mind.
Breathing out, I smile with joy.
Dwelling in the present, this is the only moment.”
(Credited to Thich Nhat Hanh and found in the Interfaith Ministry Handbook)