Prayer Offered for August 27, 2024

And today we pray in the words of Thich Nhat Hanh:

We turn toward the light of loving-kindness to direct us.

We bow deeply to the Awakened One and to our spiritual ancestors.

Today we begin anew to purify and free our hearts.

With immeasurable compassion to help humankind, we resolve to live beautifully.

May our heart’s garden of awakening bloom with hundreds of flowers.

May mountains and rivers be our witness in this moment as we bow our heads and request the Lord of Compassion to embrace us all.—AMEN.

_{(From Interfaith Ministry Handbook compiled by Matt Sanders)}