Image of the Buddha
A scroll showing the image of the Buddha.

The gathas can be accessed as follows. Rev. Meiyu Takemoto chants in the audio recording:

Daily Tradition

The order of service in this page is offered as only a suggestion. Daily observances should reflect the spontaneous expression of gratitude experienced in Nembutsu shinjin.

  • Gassho with
    OnenjuOnenju
  • Ring bell (two times).
  • Sutra chanting. Choose one of the following:
    • Sanbutsuge
    • Juseige
    • Junirai
  • Recitation of the Three Homages:

    I take refuge in Buddha
    I take refuge in Dharma
    I take refuge in Sangha

  • Nembutsu.

    Namo Amida Butsu
    Namo Amida Butsu
    Namo Amida Butsu

  • Ring bell (three times).
  • Gassho with Onenju.

 

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