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 Glimpse by a member of our community
Silent Meditation
Nembutsu Practice
Refuges
Trad. & K. Thompson & S. Robyn
(repeat after the celebrant)
For refuge I go to the Buddha
The one who is awake and full of love
Namo Buddhaya
For refuge I go to the Dharma
All that guides us to wisdom and compassion
Namo Dharmaya
For refuge I go to the Sangha
Those who live in the Buddha’s light
Namo Sanghaya
Precepts
Trad. Tr. Brazier
(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
Three Active Virtues
Terry Keanan
(repeat after the celebrant)
No blame
Be kind
Love everything
Bodhisattva Vows
Genshin
(call and response)
| 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 * |
Dharma Talk by one of Bright Earth’s teachers
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