Maha Prajna Paramita Heart

Maha Prajña Paramita Heart Sutra Avalokiteshvara , doing deep Prajña Paramita, Clearly saw emptiness of all the five conditions, Thus, completely relieving misfortune and pain. Oh Shariputra, form is no other than emptiness Emptiness no other than form; Form is exactly emptiness, emptiness exactly form. Sensation, conception, discrimination, awareness are likewise like this. Oh Shariputra, all are forms of emptiness: Not born, not destroyed; not stained, not pure, without loss, without gain. So in emptiness there is no form, no sensation, conception, discrimination, awareness. No eye, ear, nose, tongue, body, mind; no color, sound, smell, taste, touch, phenomena. No realm of sight, no realm of consciousness, no ignorance and no end to ignorance, No old age and death and no end to old age and death, No suffering, no cause of suffering, no extinguishing, no path, no wisdom and no gain. No gain and thus the Bodhisattva lives Prajña Paramita, with no hindrance in the mind. No hindrance, therefore no fear. Far beyond deluded thoughts, this is . All past, present and future Buddhas live Prajña Paramita And therefore attain Añutara-Samyak-Sambodhi. Therefore know Prajña Paramita is the great , The vivid mantra, the best mantra, the unsurpassable mantra It completely clears all pain. This is the truth not a lie. So set forth the Prajña Paramita mantra,

1 Maha Prajna Paramita Heart Sutra

Set forth this mantra and say: Gate Gate Paragate! Parasamgate! Bodhi Svaha! Prajna Heart Sutra!

2 Identity of Relative and Absolute

Identity of Relative and Absolute The mind of the Great Sage of India was intimately conveyed from West to East. Among human beings are wise ones and fools But in the Way there is no northern or southern ancestor. The subtle source is clear and bright; the tributary streams flow through the darkness. To be attached to things is illusion; to encounter the absolute is not yet enlightenment. Each and all the subjective and objective spheres are related, and at the same time independent. Related and yet working differently. Though each keeps its own place, form makes the character and appearance different. Sounds distinguish comfort and discomfort. The dark makes all words one; the brightness distinguishes good and bad phrases. The four elements return to their true nature as a child to its mother. Fire is hot, wind moves, water is wet, earth hard. Eyes see, ears hear, nose smells, tongue tastes the salt and sour. Each is independent of the other. Cause and effect must return to the great reality. The words high and low are used relatively. Within light there is darkness, but do not try to understand that darkness. Within darkness there is light, but do not look for that light Light and darkness are a pair like the foot before and the foot behind in walking. Each thing has its own intrinsic value and is related to everything else in function and position. Ordinary life fits the absolute as a box and its lid.

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The absolute works together with the relative like two arrows meeting in mid air. Reading words you should grasp the great reality. Do not judge by any standards. If you do not see the Way, you do not see it even as you walk on it. When you walk the Way, it is not near; it is not far. If you are deluded, you are mountains and rivers away from it. I respectfully say to those who wish to be enlightened, Do not waste your time by night or day!

4 Buddhist Patriarchs

Buddhist Patriarchs Lineage Past Seven Buddha Gayashata ▲ Vipasyin Buddha* Kumarata ▲ Shikhn Buddha Jayata ▲ Visvabhu Buddha ▲ Krakucchanda Buddha ▲ Kanakamuni Buddha Manorhita ▲ Kasyapa Buddha Haklenayashas ▲ Shakyamuni Buddha Aryasimha

Indian Patriarchs Basiasita Mahakashyapa Punyamitra Ananda Prajnatara Sanavasa Upagupta Chinese Patriarchs and Ancestors Daizu Huike Dhritaka (Dai-Dzoo Hway-Kuh) Micchaka Jianzhi Vasumitra (Jien-Jih Sung-Tsan) Dayi Daoxin Buddhanandi (Da-Ee Dow-Shin) Buddhamitra (Da-Mun Hong-Run) Parshva Dajian Huineng Punyayasas (Da-Jien Hway-Nung) Ashvaghosa Qingyuan Xingsi (Ching-Yuu-En Shing-Sih) Kapimala (Shih-Toh Shi-Chi-En) Kanadeva Rahulata Yaoshan Weiyan (Yow-shan Way-yen) Sanghanandi

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Yuntan Tansheng Gasan Joseki (Yuen-taan Taan-shung) Taigen Soshin (Dong-shan Li-ang ji-eh) Baizan Monpon Nyochu Tengin (Yuen-joo Dow-ying) Kisan Shosan Tongan Daopi Morin Shihan (Tong-aan Dow-pee) Taishi Sotai Tongan Guanzhi Kenchu Hantetsu (Tong-aan Guan-jih) Daiju Soko Liangshan Yuanguan Kinpo Jusen (Li-ang-shan Yuu-an-guan) Kajin Sochin (Da-yang Jing-shu-an) Tetsuei Seiton Touzi Yiqing Shukoku Choton (To-tzz I-ching) Ketsuzan Tetsuei Furong Daokai (Fuu-wrong Dow-kai) Hoshi Soon Goho Kainon (Dan-shia Dzz-chwan) Tenkei Denson Zhenxie Qingliao Zozan Monko (Juhn-shi-eh Ching-li-ow) Niken Sekiryo Tiantong Zongjue (Tien-tong Zong-jueh) Reitan Roryu Xuedou Zhijian Kakujo Tosai (Shueh-doe Jih-jien) Kakuan Ryogu Tiantong Rujing Ryoka Daibai (Tien-tong Ruu-jing) Ungan Guhaku Japanese Ancestors Baian Hakujun Eihei Koun Ejo American Ancestors Tetsu Gikai Bernie Baisan Tetsugen Glassman Keizan Jokin

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Buddhist Women Ancestors

▲ ▲ Maya ▲ Ratna-vati ▲ Shri-mala ▲ Maha Paja-pati ▲ Khe-ma ▲ Pata-cara Ut-tama Bhad-da Dhamma-dina Sakhula Ubbiri Sumana Punnika Subha

Zong Chi (Zong Chih) Shih-chi (Shih-Chee) Ling Xingpo (Ling Shingpoh) Lingzhoa (Ling Jaow) Liu Tiemo (Lee-oo Tieh-moh) Moshan Liaoran (Mohshan Lee-aow-ran) Miaoxin (Meow-shin) Wujin Cang (Woo-jeen Tsang) Daoshen (Daow-shuhn) Huiguang (Huey-gooang) Gongshi Daoren (Gongshih Dowrun) Yu Daopo (Yoo Dow-po) Huiwen (Huey-wen) Fadeng (Fa-dung) Wenzhao (Wen-jaow) Miaodao (Meow-daow)

Zenshin Satsu

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Zenzō Ohashi E- Shōtaku Kōmyō Bunchi Eshin Ryonen Shōgaku Tei-jitsu Ryōnen Jōrin E-gi Mistu-jō Jō-a Ko-kan Mugai Dōkai E-kan Sozen

Shidō Kendo Shō-zen Eshun Mokufu Sonin Soshin Ekyū Myo-on Myōsho Gesshin Sōitsu Houn Jiyu E-shun Antoku Inden Kasho Myokei Zenni

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ENMEI JUKKU KANNON GYO

KAN ZE ON NA BUTSU YO BUTSU U IN YO BUTSU U EN BUP PO SO EN JO RAKU GA JO CHO NEN KAN ZE ON BO NEN KAN ZE ON NEN NEN JU SHIN KI NEN NEN FU RI SHIN

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SHO SAI MYO KICHIJO DHARANI (Auspicious Dharani for Averting Calamity)

NO MO SAN MAN DA MOTO NAN OHA RA CHI KOTO SHA SONO NAN TO JI TO EN GYA GYA GYA KI GYA KI UN NUN SHIU RA SHIU RA HARA SHIU RA HARA SHIU RA CHISHU SA CHISHU SA CHISHU RI CHISHU RI SOWA JA SOWA JA SEN CHI GYA SHIRI EI SOMO KO

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Gate of Sweet Nectar (Kan Ro Man)

Invocation for the Manifestation of the Ten Buddhas (Everyone in Gassho)

Buddham Saranam Gacchami Dhammam Saranam Gacchami Sangham Saranam Gacchami Buddham Saranam Gacchami Dhammam Saranam Gacchami Sangham Saranam Gacchami Being One with the Buddhas in the Ten Directions Being One with the in the Ten Directions Being One with the in the Ten Directions Being One with the all the Formless Forms throughout space and time Being One with the great Manjusri Bodhisattva Being One with the great compassionate Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Being One with our original teacher Shakyamuni Buddha Being One with our lineage from Mahakashyapa Sonja Being One with the Saddharma Pundarika Sutra Being One with Maha Prajna Paramita

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Supplication for the Raising of the Bodhi Mind (Chant Leader) Attention! Attention! Vow to Feed the Hungry Spirits (All–spoken) Raising the Bodhi Mind, the supreme meal is offered to all the hungry spirits throughout space and time, filling the smallest particle to the largest space. All you hungry spirits in the ten directions please gather here. Sharing your distress, I offer you this food, hoping it will resolve your thirsts and hungers.

Prayer for Food Sharing (All–sung) I pray that all who receive this will return its merits to all Buddhas and to all creations throughout space and time: in this way they will be thoroughly satisfied.

Prayer for Raising the Bodhi Mind (All–spoken) I further pray that in receiving this meal all your sufferings will be eliminated, and that you will be liberated, so that being joyously reborn you will play freely in the fields of the . Raising the Bodhi Mind and practicing the Enlightened Way, you become the future Buddhas without any further regress. Those who realize the Way first, please vow to liberate all others throughout all space and time.

Prayer for Fulfilling these Vows (All–sung) I further beseech you to sustain me day and night and give me courage to fulfill my vows.

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Prayer for Transferring the Merits of this Practice (All spoken) In offering this meal, I pray that you give its merits equally to all creations in the Dharma worlds. Please transfer the merits of this offering to the Dharma world of True Reality, to unsurpassable enlightenment and to all the Buddha wisdoms.

Repeated Prayer to Attain the Enlightened Way (All-sung) With all our love, with all our spirit and with all our might, inviting misery and suffering no longer we vow to accomplish the Way. May all creations in the Dharma world swiftly accomplish the Buddha Way together.

Dharani for the Invitation for the Manifestation of all the Gods and Demons (All) NO BO BO HO RI GYA RI TA RI TA TA GYA TA YA Being one with the Unconditioned Tathagata.

Dharani of Hell Crushing and Hungry Spirit Throat Opening (All) OM BO HO TEI RI GYA TA RI TA TA GYA TA YA Being one with the Boundless Tathagata.

Dharani of Expansion Prayer upon the Food and Drink (All) NO MAKU SA RA BA TA TA GYA TA BARO KI TE OM SAN BA RA SAN BA RA UN Being one with all Tathagatas and Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, please nourish and sustain us.

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Dharani of Expansion Prayer upon the Taste of the Sweet Nectar (All) NO MAKU SORO BA YA TA TA GYA TA YA TA NYA TA OM SO RO SO RO HA RA SO RO HA RA SO RO SO WA KA Being one with the Inconceivable Body Tathagata let the nectar of Dharma spring forth.

Dharani of Feeding the Hungry Spirits (Everyone in Gassho)

NO MAKU SAN MAN DA BO TA NAN BAN (repeated until offering is complete)

Being One with all Buddhas, I turn the water wheel of compassion (7x)

Dharanis for Inviting the Buddhas of the Five Families ( is read once, English twice. Ryoban in Gassho)

Invitation for the Manifestation of the Buddhas in the Padma Family (All) NA MU TA HO NO RAI NO BO BA GYA BA TEI HA RA BO TA A RA TAN NO YA TA TA GYA TA YA JO KEN TON GO FU KU CHI EN MAN Being one with all Buddhas in the Unifying spheres, integrating all families, wealth and wisdom are in abundance. (2x)

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Invitation for the Manifestation of the Buddhas in the Ratna Family (All) NA MU MYO SHIKI SHIN NYO RAI NO BO BA GYA BA TEI SO RO BA YA TA TA GYA TA YA HA SHU RO GYO EN MAN SO KO Being one with all Buddhas in the Abundance spheres, extending generosity, perfection of both body and mind appears. (2x)

Invitation for the Manifestation of the Buddhas in the Buddha Family (All) NA MU KAN RO O NYO RAI NO BO BA GYA BA TEI A MI RI TEI A RAN JA YA TA TA GYA TA YA KAN PO SHIN JIN RYO JU KE RA KU Being one with all Buddhas in the Formless spheres, bodies overflow with boundless Dharma and our life is fulfilled. (2x)

Invitation for the Manifestation of the Buddhas in the Vajra Family (All) NA MU KO HAKU SHIN NYO RAI NO BO BA GYA BA TEI BI HO RA GYA TA RA YA TA TA GYA TA YA IN KO KO DAI ON JIKI JU BO Being one with all Buddhas in the Wisdom spheres, throats are opened and eating and drinking fully satisfy. (2x)

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Invitation for the Manifestation of the Buddhas in the Karma Family (All) NA MU RI FU I NO RAI NO BO BA GYA BA TEI A BA EN GYA RA YA TA TA GYA TA YA KU SHITSU JO RI GAKI SHU Being one with all Buddhas in the Action spheres, all sufferings of the Hungry Spirits are healed. (2x)

Dharani for Raising the Bodhi Mind (Call and response: Everyone in Gassho) ***NOISE***

(Officiant): OM BO JI SHI TA BO DA HA DA YA MI (All): OM BO JI SHI TA BO DA HA DA YA MI (Officiant): Now I have raised the Bodhi Mind (All): Now I have raised the Bodhi Mind (2x) Dharani of Giving the Bodhisattva Precepts (Call and response: Everyone in Gassho) ***NOISE*** (Officiant): OM SAN MA YA SA TO BAN ∆ (All): OM SAN MA YA SA TO BAN (Officiant): I am the Buddhas and they are me. (All): I am the Buddhas and they are me.

Gatha for Transference of o By this practice I sincerely wish to extend all my love to o My own being, friends, enemies, family and community, and to all creations for so much done on my behalf. o May those who practice in this sphere continue to empower, to enrich, to enjoy.

16 Gate of Sweet Nectar o May those who have gone be released from suffering and nourish peacefulness. o May all creations in the three worlds receive loving benefactions. o May those suffering on the three paths come to atonement and be cleansed of all their ills. o May they be liberated from samsara o and arise in the Pure Land together.

Dedication (Chanter Only)

Closing Verse (Everyone in Gassho 4x)

This is our life, The length of our days, Day and night We meditate upon it.

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Fusatsu with Day of Reflection Sit for 10 minutes

Gatha of Atonement All harmful karma ever committed by me since of old, On account of my beginningless greed, anger and ignorance, Born of my body, speech, and thought, Now I atone for it all. (3x)

Bodhisattva Precepts Now being mindful of the purity of my body, speech, and thought, I commit myself to the following practices: I, ______, take in Oneness, the awakened nature of all beings; (Buddha) in Diversity, the ocean of wisdom and compassion; (Dharma) and in Harmony, the interdependence of all creations. (Sangha) I, ______, commit myself to not-knowing, the source of all manifestations, and seeing all manifestations as the teachings of not-knowing; to bearing witness by allowing myself to be touched by the joys and pain of the universe; to the healing of myself, the earth, humanity, and all creations.

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As , throughout all space and time, have observed these ten precepts, so will I, ______, practice 1. Non-killing, not leading a harmful life nor encouraging others to do so. I will recognize that I am not separate from all that is. I will live in harmony with all life and the environment which sustains it. 2. Non-stealing. I will be satisfied with what I have. I will freely give, ask for, and accept what is needed. 3. Chaste conduct. I will encounter all creations with respect and dignity. I will give and accept love and friendship without clinging. 4. Non-lying. I will speak the truth and deceive no one, I will speak from the heart. I will see and act in accordance with what is. 5. Not being deluded, nor encouraging others to do so. I will cultivate a mind that sees clearly. I will embrace all experience directly. 6. Not talking about others errors and faults. I will unconditionally accept what each moment has to offer. I will acknowledge responsibility for everything in my life. 7. Not elevating myself and blaming others. I will speak what I perceive to be the truth without guilt or blame. I will give my best effort and accept the results. 8. Not being stingy. I will use all of the ingredients of my life. I will not foster a mind of poverty in myself or others. 9. Not being angry, not harboring resentment, rage, or revenge. I will transform suffering into wisdom. I will roll all negative experience into my practice. 10. Not thinking ill of the three treasures. I will honor my life as an instrument of peacemaking. I will recognize myself and others as manifestations of Oneness, Diversity, and Harmony.

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Names of the Buddhas INO: Namo Past Seven Buddhas ALL: NAMO PAST SEVEN BUDDHAS (bow) INO: Namo Shakyamuni Buddha ALL: NAMO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA (bow) INO: Namo Manjusri Bodhisattva ALL: NAMO MANJUSRI BODHISATTVA (bow) INO: Namo Bodhisattva ALL: NAMO SAMANTABHADRA BODHISATTVA (bow) INO: Namo Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva ALL: NAMO AVALOKITESVARA BODHISATTVA (bow) INO: Namo Buddha ALL: NAMO MAITREYA BUDDHA(bow) INO: Namo Successive Daiosho ALL: NAMO SUCCESSIVE DAIOSHO (bow)

Four Bodhisattva Vows INO: Beings are boundless; we vow to serve. ALL: BEINGS ARE BOUNDLESS; WE VOW TO SERVE. (bow) INO: Delusion is inexhaustible; we vow to transform . ALL: DELUSIONS IS INEXHAUSTIBLE; WE VOW TO TRANSFORM. (bow) INO: Dharma Gates are everywhere; we vow to enter. ALL: DHARMA GATES ARE EVERYWHERE; WE VOW TO ENTER. (bow) INO: Awakening is unsurpassable; we vow to practice . ALL: AWAKENING IS UNSURPASSABLE; WE VOW TO PRACTICE. (bow)

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Council and Reflection on the Precepts (Move into Circle for reflection on the precept of the day.) At the completion of the circle everyone chants: I, ______, have committed myself to this practice of renewing the Precepts. May the merits of this practice be extended to all those who dedicate their lives to the practice of peace and to all those who suffer from the oppression of my own greed, anger and ignorance. I wish to transform the passions that afflict me and to realize and actualize the enlightened way through the practice of not- knowing, bearing witness, and healing.

Adoration of the Three Treasures INO: Being one with the Buddha ALL: With all beings, raise the Bodhi-mind. Let the Supreme Way be realized. INO: Being one with the Dharma ALL: With all beings, penetrate all . Let wisdom be like the ocean. INO: Being one with the Sangha ALL: With all beings, serve the people. Let harmony pervade everywhere. Dedication (Ino only)

General Dedication (all) All Buddhas throughout space and time, All Bodhisattva Mahasattvas Maha Prajna Paramita

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