The Sutras

Here are the texts of the main Sutras and dedications recited during the Zen Soto school ceremonies, in the dojo or in sesshin. 
These texts are available in PDF format.

To download: click on the title.

For the practitioners:

• Main Sutras and dedications (leaflet)
  ^{Hannya Shingyo, Sandokai, Hokyo Zanmai, Daihishin Darani, Takkesa Ge, The Four Vows, Les Patriarches, Ji ho san shi}
  
• Short ceremony
  ^{Hannya Shingyo, Takkesa Ge, The Four Vows, Ji ho san shi}
  
• The Meals Sutra (A4) or (A5)
  ^{Gyohatsu Nenju}
• Kannon Sutra
  ^{Kannon Gyo}
• Darani for the kitchen
  ^{Shosaimyo Kishijo Darani}

For the responsibles (Ino, Shusso, Instruments):

• Main Sutras and dedications
  ^{Hannya Shingyo, Sandokai, Hokyo Zanmai, Daihishin Darani, Kannon Gyo, Takkesa Ge, The Four Vows, dedications, Ji ho san shi}
  
• Short ceremony
  ^{Hannya Shingyo, The Four Vows, Fueko, Ji ho san shi}
  
• The Meals Sutra
  ^{Gyohatsu Nenju}

For the translation of the sutras: click here.

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