We usually follow the pattern below for our practice sessions. If you are joining us from Zoom do put some time aside when you won’t be disturbed, find yourself a quiet spot, light a candle and enjoy.
We begin in silence so people can settle in.
Welcome
Dharma Talk
Silent Meditation
Nembutsu Practice
Refuges (repeat after the celebrant)
For refuge I go to the Buddha
Namo Buddhaya
For refuge I go to the Dharma
Namo Dharmaya
For refuge I go to the Sangha
Namo Sanghaya
Precepts (repeat after the celebrant)
With faith in the three jewels I pray that I may not take life
With faith in the three jewels I pray that I may not steal
With faith in the three jewels I pray that I may not fall into sexual misconduct
With faith in the three jewels I pray that I may not fall into wrong speech
With faith in the three jewels I pray that I may avoid intoxication
Bodhisattva Vows
| Innumerable are sentient beings: Inexhaustible are deluded passions: Immeasurable are the Dharma teachings: Infinite is the Buddha’s way: | we vow to save them all we vow to transform them all we vow to master them all we vow to fulfil it completely * |
Prostrations – we do three prostrations, bowing our bodies to the ground as a way of taking refuge in the Buddha, whilst chanting Namo Amida Bu
Closing verse
Everyone on Zoom can unmute for this bit!
Blessed by Amitabha’s light
May we care for all living things
and the holy Earth