Ceremony Scripts by Karla Johnston

This contemporary Buddhist wedding ceremony script includes the ringing of a mindfulness bell, the Incense Offering, Thich Nhat Hanh's translation of Discourse on Love, a reading of the Five Awarenesses as meaningful Buddhist wedding vows, and options for walking or sitting meditation, chanting, singing, and the exchange of personal written vows. Written by AMM Minister Rev. Karla Johnston and inspired by the practices of Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism.

This Buddhist wedding ceremony script includes a simple mindfulness meditation for guests and the couple, instructions on how to include bell ringing for moments of mindful reflection, a quote from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, and sweet vow exchange. Written by meditation teacher & ordained AMM Minister Karla Johnston, this simple script captures the compassion, community, and loving-kindness of Buddhism.

This unique Buddhist wedding ceremony script centers true and mindful love, and includes a reading of Thich Nhat Hanh’s four mantras of love and true presence. Written by mindfulness teacher and ordained minister, Rev. Karla Johnston, this original wedding officiant script includes an exchange of vows, a declaration / statement of intent, and a sweet pronouncement.

A unique, poetic wedding script with readings of 'On Love' by Kahlil Gibran and two Rumi love poems. This romantic officiant script also includes a sweet greeting to guests, a heartfelt exchange of traditional vows and rings, a declaration of intent, readings, and a simple pronouncement. Written by AMM-ordained professional officiant Rev. Karla Johnston.