Rituals strengthen and reinforce our beliefs, identities,
values, and intentions.

Rituals ground us, provide our lives with rhythm and balance, and keep us centered on the path we’ve chosen. They remind us of what we care about, value, and celebrate. Rituals confirm and support purpose and intentions. They link inner aspirations with outer ways of being. They can be sacred or secular, simple or complex.

What all rituals have in common is their associated practice: the doing of what the ritual signifies. Śāntimāggā is a practice with rituals. Two of the rituals presented here are personal and performed in private. The third is public, but not performed in a way that purposively draws attention to one’s self. It’s good manners, the day-to-day practice of being peaceful within ourselves and with others, wherever you are, doing whatever you’re doing as you’re doing it.

Morning Ritual

With this ritual, you connect and align the purpose and intentions of practice with the whole of your being. It’s a meditative form of mind-body-presence training. Do this first thing every morning, its benefits are cumulative: broadening your perspective and bringing clarity to every area of your life.

All-day Practice

Daily practice is about healthy intentions, attentiveness, and making wise choices in support of peacefulness for yourself and the good of all others.

Evening Ritual

This ritual includes an introspection activity and body scan meditation. The body scan calms the mind and body after a busy day and in preparation for a good night’s rest. The introspection activity works with the Second Sāntimāggā Realization; time set aside to reflect and investigate one of your unpeaceful reactions during the day. Both activities facilitate the development of practical wisdom and self-compassion. Do this rest and reflection ritual every evening immediately before bedtime.