During the seven-week Gimhāna Retreat, we can undertake the Five Daily Practices to develop new wholesome habits. The first daily practice is morning chanting and making noble aspirations.

The practice of Morning Chanting daily is important for our spiritual growth.  We can do this during the early part of the morning before we begin our daily routine.  Through chanting, we reaffirm our refuge with the Three Jewels, recollect virtuous qualities to cultivate and set ourselves to live out a wholesome day.  When we recite the verses, we can also express our gratitude and appreciation to our teachers for the opportunity to learn the Dhamma to overcome our own suffering.  This brings about a deep sense of contentment and composure of the mind.

During our Morning Chanting, we can also make noble aspirations for ourselves.  Having benefited from the Dhamma, we aspire to reduce our unwholesome qualities, to be continuously associated with the wise, and cultivate ourselves for the attainment of Nibbāna.  We also wish for all beings to be well, happy and free from all sufferings.  With this, our minds become calm and composed, setting us towards the right direction for the rest of the day.