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.
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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.