1. Our Prayers
Tan Darosti

2. Why do we Pray? Prayers are healing – heal body & mind
Name of our Prayer Book? – Khordeh Avesta

3. Our Religion - Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrians call their God “Ahura Mazda” Ahura = "Lord" and Mazda = "Wisdom".
Zoroastrians believe that Ahura Mazda is their Friend
Zoroastrians pray at fire temples. They respect fire because it is the symbol of Ahura Mazda

4. Praying in an Agiary

5. Lets talk about a very Important Prayer called: Tan Darosti

6. Doa e Tan Darosti Tan = Body Darosti = Healthy State
Another word with the same meaning:
Behdasht
Beh = healthy
Dasht = preserving
i.e. keeping your body at its optimal level

7. Doa e Tan Darosti Why is it a Very Important Prayer?
The prayer focuses on the well-being and good health of man, who, as God’s finest creation, must be healthy in both the body and mind, in order to weaken the power of evil and thereby bring about greater goodness and virtue in this life
Another word with the same meaning:
Behdasht
Beh = healthy
Dasht = preserving
i.e. keeping your body at its optimal level

8. Doa e Tan Darosti Prayer of blessing said at the end of all ceremonies
Eg. During a Navjote, the ceremony ends with the child and priest opposite one another, and the priest offering blessings - praying that the child may enjoy a long, healthy and righteous life full of grace

9. Doa e Tandorosti - English translation
"May my family and friends live happy, healthy and long! May they live for thousand years! May Ahura Mazda grant health to all those who follow the Good Religion! A hundred thousand blessings to them and to my family!"
Read this together with kids

10. Tan Darosti = Keeping your Body in Good Health
Our ancestors were noted for their love of the outdoors and being in touch with nature
Healthy state – physically and mentally
Talk about how going outdoors is important for your well being – why parents prefer kids to go outdoors and get fresh air.

11. Tan Darosti = Keeping your Body in Good Health
Urban Iranians and Zoroastrians in particular constructed baghs or gardens on the outskirts of the city - sanctuaries to which they would retreat on weekends and holidays

12. Tan Darosti = Keeping your Body in Good Health
Gardens serve as a sanctuary and play an important role in healing – especially lush green areas with flowing streams

13. Recap - What did we learn today?
Tan Darosti = Keeping your body in good health
Tan = Body Darosti = Healthy State
Tan Darosti is a prayer of Blessing said at the end of a ceremony
Gardens play an important role in staying healthy
Another word with the same meaning:
Behdasht
Beh = healthy
Dasht = preserving
i.e. keeping your body at its optimal level

14. Tan Darosti = Keeping your Body in Good Health
Lets say Tan Darosti prayer with the names of all kids present

15. THE END