Practice Poems (Gathas)

Verses to recite silently during daily activities to support the cultivation of mindfulness.

Arranging Flowers Gatha

by Master Du Ti, Thich Nhat Hanh

0:10•3 years ago

Watering the Plants Gatha

0:09•3 years ago

Changing Water in a Vase Gatha

0:09•3 years ago

Gardening Gatha

0:07•3 years ago

Washing Your Feet Gatha

0:06•3 years ago

Drinking Tea Gatha

0:08•3 years ago

Throwing Out the Garbage Gatha

0:08•3 years ago

Cleaning the Meditation Hall Gatha

0:05•3 years ago

Planting a Tree Gatha

0:07•3 years ago

Opening the Window Gatha

0:09•3 years ago

Using the Telephone Gatha

0:09•3 years ago

Finding a Stable Posture Gatha

0:14•3 years ago

Walking Meditation Gatha

0:10•3 years ago

Watering the Garden Gatha

0:09•3 years ago

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Serving Food Gatha

0:05•3 years ago

Lighting a Candle Gatha

0:08•3 years ago

Cleaning the Bathroom Gatha

0:06•3 years ago

Waking Up Gatha

0:10•3 years ago

Greeting Someone Gatha

0:03•3 years ago

Calming the Breath Gatha

0:08•3 years ago

Using the Toilet Gatha

0:07•3 years ago

Washing Your Hands Gatha

0:06•3 years ago

Taking the First Steps of the Day Gatha

0:07•3 years ago

Impermanence Gatha

0:15•3 years ago

Stepping out of Bed Gatha

0:10•3 years ago

Looking in the Mirror Gatha

0:08•3 years ago

Turning on the Light Gatha

0:06•3 years ago

Turning on the Water Gatha

0:10•3 years ago

Looking at My Hand Gatha

0:06•3 years ago

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Looking at Your Plate or Bowl after Eating Gatha

0:11•3 years ago

Making a Short Journey Safely Gatha

0:07•3 years ago

Cutting a Flower Gatha

0:07•3 years ago

Beginning to Eat Gatha

0:12•3 years ago

Driving the Car Gatha

0:08•3 years ago

Turning on the Computer Gatha

0:13•3 years ago

Entering the Meditation Hall Gatha

0:08•3 years ago

Rinsing Your Mouth Gatha

0:11•3 years ago

Sitting Down Gatha

0:06•3 years ago

Washing Vegetables Gatha

0:06•3 years ago

Holding an Empty Bowl Gatha

0:07•3 years ago

Brushing Your Teeth Gatha

0:11•3 years ago

Adjusting Posture Gatha

0:05•3 years ago

Smiling at Your Anger Gatha

0:10•3 years ago

Before Eating Gatha

0:07•3 years ago

5:18•6 years ago