I bought this little red book after attending a few yoga classes. The book is called 201 Little Buddhist Reminders and was written by Barbara Ann Kipfer. Within this book are gathas. Gathas are short verses that you can recite during the day to help you attend to the present moment. In Buddhist literature, gatha is sometimes used to mean a verse from the sutras (Buddhist scripture), but it also refers to little poems that can be used to encourage mindfulness. Some gathas are found in Zen and some belong to Buddhism generally.
The original gathas within this book are designed to focus on the activities and concerns of modern everyday life. Gathas help you stop for a few moments and check in with your body, mind, action, and intention. In this way, you can weave a meditative rhythm and sensibility into your daily routine, no matter how busy it might be.
Gatha for truth:
