Practice Poems (Gathas)

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

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Memorising these poems can help us cultivate the energy of mindfulness and arrive in the present moment, whatever we are doing. When we can touch the present moment deeply, we can touch the ultimate.

Thich Nhat Hanh suggests we breathe in mindfully with the first line of each poem, and breathe out mindfully with the second; breathe in with the third line and breathe out with the fourth. You may also like to smile.

Arranging Flowers Gatha
by Master Du Ti, Thich Nhat Hanh
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Watering the Plants Gatha
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Changing Water in a Vase Gatha
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Gardening Gatha
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Washing Your Feet Gatha
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Drinking Tea Gatha
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Throwing Out the Garbage Gatha
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Cleaning the Meditation Hall Gatha
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Planting a Tree Gatha
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Opening the Window Gatha
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Using the Telephone Gatha
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Finding a Stable Posture Gatha
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Walking Meditation Gatha
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Watering the Garden Gatha
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Sweeping Gatha
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Serving Food Gatha
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Lighting a Candle Gatha
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Cleaning the Bathroom Gatha
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Waking Up Gatha
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Greeting Someone Gatha
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Calming the Breath Gatha
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Using the Toilet Gatha
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Washing Your Hands Gatha
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Taking the First Steps of the Day Gatha
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Impermanence Gatha
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Stepping out of Bed Gatha
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Looking in the Mirror Gatha
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Turning on the Light Gatha
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Turning on the Water Gatha
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Looking at My Hand Gatha
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Bathing Gatha
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Looking at Your Plate or Bowl after Eating Gatha
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Making a Short Journey Safely Gatha
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Cutting a Flower Gatha
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Beginning to Eat Gatha
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Driving the Car Gatha
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Turning on the Computer Gatha
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Entering the Meditation Hall Gatha
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Rinsing Your Mouth Gatha
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Sitting Down Gatha
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Washing Vegetables Gatha
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Holding an Empty Bowl Gatha
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Brushing Your Teeth Gatha
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Adjusting Posture Gatha
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Smiling at Your Anger Gatha
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Before Eating Gatha
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Practice Poems (Complete)
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