81 Beginning to Eat

【开始进食】

第一口，我实践带来快乐的爱。
第二口，我实践减轻痛苦的爱。
第三口，我实践活着的喜悦。
第四口，我实践对所有众生平等的爱。

在吃第一口时，我们通过承诺带给至少一个人快乐来表达感恩。第二口时，我们可以承诺帮助减轻至少一个人的痛苦。第三口时，我们感受到生命的奇迹。第四口时，我们实践包容和不加歧视的爱。在此之后，我们触及食物及其本真。

[Beginning to Eat]

With the first mouthful, I practice the love that brings joy.
With the second mouthful, I practice the love that relieves suffering.
With the third mouthful, I practice the joy of being alive.
With the fourth mouthful, I practice equal love for all beings.

During the time we eat the first mouthful, we express our gratitude by promising to bring joy to at least one person. With the second mouthful, we can promise to help relieve the pain of at least one person. With the third mouthful, we are in touch with the wonders of life. With the fourth mouthful, we practice inclusiveness and the love that is characterized by nondiscrimination. After this, we get in touch with the food and its deep nature.