Mealtime Prayers

Buddhism:

We reflect on the effort that brought us this food and consider how it comes to us.

We reflect on our virtue and practice and whether we are worthy of this offering.

We regard greed as the obstacle to freedom of mind.

We regard this meal as medicine to sustain our life.

For the sake of enlightenment we now receive this food.

Verse of Five Contemplations, Japanese Soto Zen School of Buddhism

Christianity:

Oh Lord
We thank you for your loving provision
We thank you for this food and ask you to bless it
May we never be forget those who have want and are in need
May our eyes and our hearts be alert and our hands be open to give from the abundance you have given us. Amen

Hinduism:

The process of offering is Brahman, the oblation is Brahman, the instrument of offering is Brahman, the fire to which the offering is made is also Brahman.  For such a one who abides in Brahman, by him alone Brahman is reached.

Bhagavad Gita

Islam:

All praise is due to Allah who gave us food and drink.

Judaism:

Blessed are You, LORD, our God, King of the universe, Who creates the fruit of the tree."