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The dining room is a beautiful hall with dark wooden panels. 

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In the middle of the room there's a mandala made of fresh flowers. 

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It's skilfully arranged every day. 

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There are laminated instructions in every table. 

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Food is taken seriously here. 

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Eating is a holy ceremony: 

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we're grateful for the food, 

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the dishes are laid out attractively, 

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we eat slowly and deliberately, 

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avoid talking and negative thoughts, 

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chew carefully and stop eating just before feeling full. 

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One table is reserved for totally silent eating.

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I'm learning how to eat with my fingers.