Christianity
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Gratitude & Thanksgiving
Giving thanks to God and recognizing the blessings of existence is a central practice across all faiths. Gratitude reorients the soul away from entitlement and toward an awareness of grace, whether expressed in daily prayers, harvest festivals, or meditative reflection.
Across the World's Religions
Christianity
- การปฏิบัติ
- Eucharistia (thanksgiving) — in all circumstances give thanks
- Key Text
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm 100; Colossians 3:15
Islam
- การปฏิบัติ
- Shukr (gratitude) — thanking Allah for all blessings
- Key Text
- Quran 14:7, 31:12
Judaism
- การปฏิบัติ
- Modeh Ani — first words upon waking express gratitude
- Key Text
- Psalm 136; Deuteronomy 8:10
Hinduism
- การปฏิบัติ
- Kritajnata (gratitude) — offerings express thankfulness
- Key Text
- Bhagavad Gita 3:12-13; Taittiriya Upanishad 1.11
Buddhism
- การปฏิบัติ
- Kataññuta (gratitude) — rare and precious quality
- Key Text
- AN 2.118; Kataññu Sutta (AN 2.31-32)