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Multifaith Prayers for Families

Meal Blessing

May this food be dedicated to the triple jewel
The precious Buddha
The precious Dharma
The precious Sangha

Bless this food so we may take it as medicine
Free from attachment and desire
So that it may nourish our bodies so we may
Work for the benefit of all sentient beings.

Source: Submitted by Beliefnet member DrunkenMoon

TAGS: Buddhism, Daily, Meals

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