5 May 2019
Seeing corn and various grains on altars as gestures of thanksgiving to the divine always comforts me deeply for reasons I’m not entirely sure of. (Maybe I’m quietly pleased that birds and other small animals might have something to eat when the ceremony’s over 😉)
The 8 auspicious grains in this new moon mandala offering are pearl rice, glutinous rice, oats, corn, red beans, black rice, red peanuts and red kidney beans. They make a good porridge that has health benefits too.
Likewise, as we care for our body & soul, may our heart be nourished by the new moon’s faithful light.
And may treasuring our own lives awaken us to treasure the lives of others.
Lisa Ong 