A reading from the book of Romans, chapter 12 versus 9-18
Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good;
Love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor.
Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.
Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse them.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.
If possible, on your part, live at peace with all.
The Word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
[Community joins in as moved to.]
This is what should be accomplished by the one who is wise, who seeks the good, and has obtained peace. Let one be strenuous, upright, and sincere, without pride, easily contented, and joyous. Let one not be submerged by the things of the world. Let one not take upon oneself the burden of riches. Let one's senses be controlled. Let one be wise but not puffed up and let one not desire great possessions even for one's family. Let one do nothing that is mean or that the wise would reprove.
May all beings be happy. May they be joyous and live in safety. All living beings, whether weak or strong, in high or middle or low realms of existence, small or great, visible or invisible, near or far, born or to be born, may all beings be happy. Let no one deceive another nor despise any being in any state. Let none by anger or hatred wish harm to another. Even as a mother at the risk of her life watches over and protects her only child, so with a boundless mind should one cherish all living things, suffusing love over the entire world, above, below, and all around, without limit. So let one cultivate an infinite good will toward the whole world. Standing or walking, sitting or lying down, during all one's waking hours, let one practice the way with gratitude. Not holding to fixed views, endowed with insight, freed from sense appetites, one who achieves the way will be freed from the duality of birth and death.
I take refuge in Awakening.
I take refuge in Right Living.
I take refuge in Community.
I vow to refrain from all action that increases suffering.
I vow to perform all action that increases awareness.
I vow to live for and with all being.
Living Love is non-killing.
I vow to cultivate and encourage life.
Living Love is non-stealing.
I vow to take only what is freely given.
Living Love is non-misusing sexuality.
I vow to remain faithful to you and to our relationship.
Living Love is non-lying.
I vow to communicate the truth.
Living Love is non-misusing intoxicants.
I vow to keep my mind and heart clear.
Living Love is non-talking about others faults and errors.
I vow to create wisdom from ignorance.
Living Love is non- elevating oneself and blaming others.
I vow to habitually recognize and point out the virtues of others.
Living Love is non-being stingy.
I vow to be generous.
Living Love is non-being angry.
I vow to cultivate equanimity.
Living Love is non-abusing the three treasures.
I vow to diligently return to awareness, live the truth, and nourish the community.
Myoki: Do you vow to support this couple by maintaining open communication and seeking understanding?
Community: We do.
Nomon: Do you vow to support this couple by sharing with them when you observe them straying from their vows, so they can return to their intentions?
Community: We do.
Myoki: Do you vow to support this couple by nurturing each other, their community of support?
Community: We do.
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Catered by Calypso Kitchen
The dinner menu contains no gluten. no tree nuts, no seafood
Innumerable labors brought us this food.
May we know how it comes to us.
Receiving this offering,
let us consider whether our virtue and practice deserve it.
Desiring the natural order of mind,
we work to be free of greed, hate, and delusion.
We eat to support life and to practice the way of compassion.
This food is for awakening, right living, and our community,
For our teachers, family, and all people,
And for every being in every realm.
May all be perfectly nourished.
The first portion is to end all harm;
The second is to cultivate love in every moment;
The third is to free all beings from distress.
Thus we eat this food and awaken with everyone.