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Sutra Chanting Series: Twelve Homages

Gratitude is a powerful practice especially in times of difficulty. Shin Buddhism is a path of cultivating gratitude in each moment of this impermanent and unrepeatable life. This gratitude does not diminish the difficulties we face but rather opens our hearts to the reality of our suffering and the suffering of others. Through the Nembutsu, we can discover gratefulness in every moment of our lives. Chanting is a wonderful practice for cultivating gratitude. This video introduces the Junirai or Twelve Homages which is a hymn written by Nagarjuna, the first of the seven great masters of Jodo Shinshu. This is a song of gratitude for the Buddha's great compassion working in our lives. Vandana and Ti-Sarana (Homage and Three Refuges) Namo Tassa Bhagavato, Arahato, Sammasambuddhassa. Homage to Him, the Exalted One, The Enlightened One, The Supremely Awakened One. Buddham Saranam Gacchami I go to the Buddha for Guidance Dhammam Saranam Gacchami I go to the Dharma for Guidance Sangham Saranam Gacchami I go to the Sangha for Guidance Twelve Homages (Junirai) Gods and men all bow in awe, To Amida, the revered, In Buddha's wondrous Pure Land, Bodhisattvas gather 'round. Golden form like-the Mountain King, Steadfast like the ele-phant's pace, Buddha's eyes like-the blue lotus, Thus I bow to Amida. Buddha's form round like the moon, Bright like thousand suns and moons, Buddha's voice like-the nightingale, Thus I bow to Amida. Buddha's figure on Kannon's crown, Adorned with wondrous features, Buddha subdues evilness, Thus I bow to Amida. B'yond compare Amida's pure, Virtues shining clear like space, All benefit from Buddha, Thus I bow to Amida. Bodhisattvas, all renown, Maras, too, praise Amida, Primal Vow made for our sake, Thus I bow Amida. Golden ponds where lotus bloom, Towers a throne of goodness, Buddha lives like-the Mountain King, Thus I bow to Amida. Bodhisattvas come afar, Attaining true happiness, They revere the Buddha's face, Thus I bow to Amida. All life changes like the dew, We have no permanent self, Buddha teach-es this Law to all, Thus I bow to Amida. No evil in the Pure Land, And no fear of evil paths, Faithful hearts honor Buddha, Thus I bow to Amida. Saving us through many ways, No tempters, no evil friends, Birth leads to enlightenment, Thus I bow to Amida. Amida, thus, I have praised, Virtues boundless like the sea, These virtues shared with others, For Birth into the Pure Land. Na man da bu Na man da bu Na man da bu Na man da bu Na man da bu Na man da bu The Vir-tue of A-mi-da’s Vow, Is shared e-qual-ly, by all; To-ge-ther at-tain-ing A-wa-kened Mind, We are born in the Land____ of Peace. Shinshu Pledge I take my refuge in the Vow of the Buddha. Reciting the Name, I will live through life with strength and serenity. I revere the Light of the Buddha. I will put my effort in my work with self-reflection and gratitude. I follow the Teachings of the Buddha. Discerning the Right Path, I will spread the True Dharma. I rejoice in the Compassion of the Buddha. I will respect and help others and do my best for the welfare of humankind.