True Buddha Repentance Sadhana

Transmitted by Living Buddha Lian Sheng

Published by True Buddha Foundation

Translator’s note

The Tantric tradition requires a disciple to chant mantras according to the teaching of the root guru. Therefore, True Buddha disciples should emulate the pronunciation of the Lineage Root Guru of True Buddha School, Living Buddha Lian Sheng, Grand Master Lu Sheng Yen, to the best of their ability and comprehension.

Due to the significance of oral transmission, it would be misleading to imply that any given phonetics transcription, whether in Chinese ideographs, Chinese phonetics, English or Roman alphabet, would represent the “correct” pronunciation of mantras. Instead, one must rely on the power of direct lineage transmission. A lineage guru has the power of attainment to transmit mantras according to his own pronunciation, which in turn is affected by his native language, dialect and intonation.

Phonetics transcription is intended primarily to aid in memorization and chanting along with the assembly. Transcription in this text was done according to Han-Yu-Pin-Yin phonetics system, based on the Chinese text published by True Buddha Foundation. The Han-Yu-Pin-Yin was chosen because it is the emerging standard in Chinese romanization. Attempting to transcribe Living Buddha Lian Sheng’s exact pronunciation would be a complex and intricate undertaking, and it could also be misleading since application of any non-standard phonetics system is rather subjective.

Phonetics transcription involves the process of transliteration. To illustrate this, let’s take a few examples. “OM” is notated as the character “嗡” or “唵” in Chinese, which would be transcribed as “WENG” according to Han-Yu-Pin-Yin phonetics system. Similarly, “HUM” is notated as “吽” and would be transcribed as “HUNG.” Regardless of how these mantras are transcribed, we should pronounce them as “OM” and “HUM” as taught by Living Buddha Lian Sheng.

Since the proper pronunciation for True Buddha disciples is that of Living Buddha Lian Sheng, it is highly recommended that they become familiar with His Holiness’smantra chanting through tape recordings, which are available at most True Buddha temples.

May we Honor the Guru, Treasure the Dharma, and Practice Diligently.

Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hum.

Repentance Code of Conduct:

To purify the negative karma of body, speech and mind, it is necessary to whole-heartedly and single-mindedly perform the repentance and employ visualization throughout. It is recommended to become familiar with the sadhana prior to performing repentance for the first time.

1. GREAT HOMAGE
Prostrate to the Lineage Root Guru and the Three Jewels represented on the altar

2. INCENSE PRAISE
The censer is now lit, suffusing the Dharma realm.
The scent permeates all Buddha assemblies.
Auspicious are the gathering clouds, as we supplicate that all Buddhas manifest in their entirety.
Namo the Bodhisattvas and Mahasattvas with Fragrant Cloud Canopies (3 times)

3. INVITATION TO BE SEATED

4. READING OF THE PRAYER OF INTENT AND BLESSING OF THE REGISTRATION FORMS

5. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DHARMA BOUNDARY TO PURIFY THE CEREMONIAL AREA

6. PURIFICATION
Om Suri Suri Mahasuri Susuri Svaha
Om Sudori Sudori Sumoli Sumoli Svaha
Om Vajra Dam Ho Ho Hum
Namo Samanta Buddanam Om Duru Duru Devi Svaha

7. INVOCATION
Om Ah Hum Svaha (3 times)
We whole-heartedly invoke
Namo the Lineage Root Guru of True Buddha School, His Holiness, Living Buddha Lian Sheng (3 times)
Namo the Venerable Lineage Gurus of True Buddha School
Namo Padmakumara
Namo Samantabhadra Tathagata
Namo The Fundamental Teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha
Namo Medicine Buddha, the King of the Eastern Realm of Vaidurya Light
Namo Amitabha Buddha of the Western Paradise
Namo Golden Mother of the Primordial Pond
Namo Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
Namo Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva
Namo Maha Cundi Bodhisattva
Namo Vajrasattva
Namo Guru Padmasambhava
Namo the Celestial King Vaisravana, Yellow Jambhala
Namo Herukas, Dharmapalas, Dakinis and Divinities
All Buddhas of the Three Times in All Ten Directions in Space
All Bodhisattvas and Mahasattvas
Namo Maha Prajna Paramita

8. GREAT HOMAGE USING VISUALIZATION

9. GREAT OFFERING
Mount Meru, the four continents, and the sun and moon
Are transformed into precious offerings for the Buddhas.
May these wondrous treasures, virtues and merits
Eradicate our karma and allow us swift realization.
Om Sarva Tathagata Idam Guru Ratna Mandalakam Nairatayami

10. FOURFOLD REFUGE
Namo Guru Bei, Namo Buddha Ye, Namo Dharma Ye, Namo Sangha Ye (3 times)

11. ARMOR PROTECTION
Om, Burlam Jeli (7 times)

12. MAIN REPENTANCE

Namo the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of True Buddha Assembly (3 times)

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to The Fundamental Teacher, Shakyamuni Buddha (3 times)

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to Vairocana, Locana, Padma-kumara and Living Buddha Lian Sheng (3 times)

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to Samantabhadra Tathagata

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to Medicine Buddha, the King of the Eastern Realm of Vaidurya Light

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to Amitabha Buddha of the Western Paradise

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to All Buddhas of the Three Times in All Ten Directions in Space

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to Golden Mother of the Primordial Pond, the Grand and Heavenly Sovereign of the Western Realm

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to the Sutra of Authentic Dharma that Removes All Hindrances and Bestows Good Fortune, spoken by Living Buddha Lian Sheng (3 times)

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to All Dharani and Dharma of the Three Times in All Ten Directions in Space, spoken by Living Buddha Lian Sheng

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to Ksitigarbha, Avalokitesvara and Maha Cundi Bodhisattvas

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to Vajrasattva and Guru Padmasambhava

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to All Bodhisattvas and Mahasattvas of the Three Times in All Ten Directions in Space

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to the Celestial King Vaisravana, Yellow Jambhala

Single-pointedly, I prostrate to all Herukas, Dharmapalas, Dakinis and Divinities

The assembly kneels in reverence

HEARTFELT VENERATION TOWARD SUPREME BEINGS

Please join your palms and visualize prostration

Veneration toward the Marvelously Virtuous and Perfect One,
Gracefully fulfilling the wishes of countless sentient beings,
Embodying a true and total understanding of the mind,
To the World-Honored One, Shakyamuni, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to The Fundamental Teacher, The Founder of Buddhism, Shakyamuni Buddha)

Maitreya, Asanga, Vasubhandu and Vimuktisena,
The esteemed masters of eloquence who tame and harmonize,
Haribhadra, Kusali and Gserlinpa,
To the lineage gurus of vast actions, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the patriarchs of the Dharma-character Lineage)

Manjusri, and the Noble and Peerless Nagarjuna,
The exalted Chandrakirti and Maha Kumarajiva,
Jue-Zeng and Hu-Yi, the divine father and son,
To the lineage gurus of profound views, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the patriarchs of the Dharma-nature Lineage)

Vajradhara, the victorious and compassionate Sugata,
The superior adepts Xuan-Luo-Wo and Na-Lao-Wo,
The highly virtuous adepts Rong-Pi-Wo and Atisha,
To the lineage gurus of direct transmissions, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the patriarchs of the Tantra Lineage)

Times and again, passing on the knowledge of all sciences,
Disclosing sutra, sastra, sadhana, their meanings and teachings,
Conferring empowerments, blessings and the precepts,
To all genuine masters, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to all masters of Personal Transmission)

Capable of seeing the dazzling truth of the teachings,
Affording superior means of liberation through good affinity,
Teaching practical ways as an expression of compassion,
To the spiritual friends who show the way, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the spiritual friends with the Right View)

Regarding cultivators like their beloved children,
Embracing us, never leaving us behind like shadows,
Granting superior attainments through their fundamental vows,
To the Sages of all Buddha assemblies, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Sages of all Buddha assemblies)

Although all Dharmakaya are alike, like Empty Space,
Their manifestations can appear one by one, like a rainbow.
Having attained self-mastery by means of supreme wisdom,
To the Sugatas of the Five Directions, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Sugatas of the Five Directions)

Vipasyin, Sikhin, Visvabhu,
Krakucchandra, Kanakamuni, Kasyapa,
And Shakyamuni: the Supreme among Supremes,
To the Courageous Sapta Buddhas, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Seven Buddhas)

Virtuous-Name, Precious-Moon, Golden-Color,
Sorrowless, Dharma-Thunder, Supreme-Wisdom,
Bhaisajya-guru and Shakyamuni: fulfilled their vows,
To the Eight Sugatas, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Eight Sugatas)

With light of compassion shines radiantly like the sun,
Eradicating transgressions, downfalls and miseries,
Teaching and showing the virtuous way of goodness,
To the assembly of Thirty-five Buddhas, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Thirty Five Buddhas)

Proclaiming rare and magnificent vows in concord,
Traveling the path in the same time and spatial dimension,
Realizing attainments in this eon of Bhadrakalpa,
To the One-thousand Perfect Buddhas, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the One Thousand Buddhas of Bhadrakalpa)

Lucidly observing all sentient beings in the Ten Directions,
Turning the wonderful Dharma-wheel with all their might,
Delivering all sentient beings everywhere in the Universe,
To the Buddhas in All Ten Directions in Space, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Buddhas in All Ten Directions in Space)

The ultimate truth can eliminate the seeds of ignorance
And eradicate the roots of mundane suffering,
Leading us to the other shore by the Buddha Mother Wisdom,
To the wonderful Dharma of the Three Vehicles, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Dharma in All Ten Directions in Space)

Manjughosa (Manjusri), Vajrapani,
Avalokitesvara, Ksitigarbha, Vishkambi,
Maitreya, Samantabhadra and Akasagarbha,
To the Eight Great Bodhisattvas, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Eight Great Bodhisattvas)

Eloquent tantrikas, adept at leading all beings onto the path
Like Avalokitesvara, their magnificent deeds are far-reaching
Happily taking the responsibility to benefit sentient beings,
To the Sangha of the Great Vehicle, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Sangha in All Ten Directions in Space)

Observing the Twelve Links of Dependent Arising,
Embodying the wisdom root naturally,
Self-enlightened without relying on spiritual guides,
To the Solitary Realizers, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Pratyeka-Buddhas)

Having lived with the Teaching in many incarnations,
And guided by the prevalent Buddhadharma,
All roots are harmonized through the wisdom of arhatship,
To the Sixteen Arhats, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to the Arhats)

Living in lofty mystical places,
Almighty, and capable of transcendent power at will,
Kind and loving, treating cultivators like their own children,
To the Dakinis of the Three Places, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to all Dakinis)

Personifying the great transcendent power of transformations,
Accomplishing work according to the decree of the Buddhas,
Righteously and dutifully guarding the treasures of Dharma,
To the Herukas, the Vajra Protectors of Dharma, I bow with reverence.
(Prostrate to all Dharma Protectors)

To all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas who abide in space,
All sentient beings, without exception, including myself,
Multiplying as numerous as grains of sand,
Bow with reverence, at all times.
(Prostrate to all Supreme Beings)

To the Lions Among Men of the Past, Present and Future
In all the worlds in All Ten Directions in Space,
To each and every one of you, without exception,
With pure body, speech and mind, I bow with reverence.
(Prostration of the body, speech and mind)

To all Tathagatas without exception,
With heartfelt devotion toward all Buddhas,
Through the power of Samantabhadra’s vow,
With my body, embodying innumerable pure lands, I bow with reverence.
(Prostration of the body)

Toward the limitless Sea of Merits and Virtues of all Buddhas
Through the Sea of Merits and Virtues of sounds and voices,
I praise the Sea of Merits and Virtues of all Tathagatas
And praise all Sugatas, the Well Departed Ones for evermore.
(Prostration of the speech)

Each grain of sand is as regal as the Buddha’s world,
Where all Buddhas and Buddha Princes are enthroned.
Before such a boundless Dharma Realm,
My mind is filled with the faith that Buddhas fill the universe.
(Prostration of the mind)

I dedicate the accumulated merits,
Gained through prostrations, offerings and repentance,
And by motivating, encouraging and rejoicing for others
To the attainment of Bodhi-realization.
(Dedication)

Namo Padmakumara Bodhisattva (3 times)

Chant (Padmakumara Heart Mantra)
Om Guru Lian Sheng Siddhi Hum (many times)

THE SUTRA OF AUTHENTIC DHARMA THAT REMOVES ALL HINDRANCES AND BESTOWS GOOD FORTUNE

Supplication for the blessing of Living Buddha Lian Sheng:
Om, Ah, Hum.
With reverence I make my purified body, speech, and mind an offering to Mahavairocana.
The Holy Buddhalocana is the Dharma Body, and Padmakumara is the Bliss Body,
Living Buddha Lian Sheng is the Emanation Body, these three bodies being the same in essence as the Buddha’s Grace.
Homage to His True Buddha lineage, and to His transcendent power that encompasses the whole Universe.

Radiating light throughout the Three Times, He can manifest Himself instantaneously.
Disciples of Buddha should constantly cry out for His pure light which magnifies virtue and wisdom.
In the past His Realization was prophesied by Shakyamuni Buddha, and by Amitabha Buddha He was entrusted with the mission of salvation.
Maitreya Bodhisattva bestowed on Him the Red Crown, and Guru Padmasambhava taught Him the Tantra.
We pray You never abandon Your past vows to liberate us all.
Thus as You embrace and enfold us with protection and care,
empower us to more quickly attain realization.
Namo Mahavairocana Buddha
Namo Buddhalocana
Namo Padmakumara
Namo Living Buddha Lian Sheng
Namo True Buddha Assembly, all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Mahasattvas everywhere throughout the Three Times.

Recite the Sacred Edict three times:
The Western True Buddha Assembly, Maha Twin Lotus Ponds, the Eighteen Mahapadmakumaras, the Holy Revered One Robed in White, the Holy-Red-Crown-Vajra-Master, the Secret Master of the Realm of Vajra-mantra, the Great Enlightened Founder of Ling Xian True Buddha School: the Illustrious Tantrika Lu Sheng Yen. (3 times)

Namo True Buddha Assembly, all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Mahasattvas.

Invocation of the Two Buddhas and Eight Bodhisattvas:
Namo Vairocana Buddha of the All-Conquering Palace in Dharma Realm
Namo Amitabha Buddha of the Western Paradise
Namo Mahasattva Avalokitesvara
Namo Mahasattva Maitreya
Namo Mahasattva Akasagarbha
Namo Mahasattva Samantabhadra
Namo Mahasattva Vajrapani
Namo Mahasattva Manjusri
Namo Mahasattva Vishkambi
Namo Mahasattva Ksitigarbha
Namo all Bodhisattvas and Mahasattvas

Sutra Opening Verse:
The most supreme profound Dharma,
is rarely encountered in hundreds and thousands of kalpas,
now receiving this transmission and blessing,
I vow to penetrate the true meaning of Tathagata.

The Sutra of Authentic Dharma that Removes Hindrances and Bestows Good Fortune, spoken by Living Buddha Lian Sheng

Thus have I heard. At one time, White Mahapadmakumara was present at the Maha Twin Lotus Ponds, sitting upon the great white lotus dharma-throne; surrounding Him were seventeen other great lotus blossoms. The Green Lotus radiated green light, the Yellow Lotus yellow light, the Red Lotus red light, the Purple Lotus purple light. Each lotus blossom was mysteriously wonderful, pure, and full of fragrance.
The White Padmakumara, silently calling forth his spiritual power, transformed the Maha Twin Lotus Ponds into an extraordinarily splendid place filled with golden light. All the flower-buds simultaneously burst into fragrant blossoms. Jade grasses sent forth a wonderful scent. White cranes, peacocks, parrots, saris, kalavinkas, and jivajiras all took on a golden hue, and sang graceful heavenly songs in harmony.
The sky filled with golden light. A pure and wonderful heavenly melody resounded from the sky. The fragrances suffused all realms. Golden sky-abodes, adorned throughout with golden lotuses, radiated splendor. From the sky there showered heavenly flowers.
At that moment, the ground shook violently in Maha Twin Lotus Ponds and throughout countless heavens the tremors could be felt. Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Sound-Hearers all felt it as well and came to Maha Twin Lotus Ponds, as did the rulers of all the Thirty-three Heavens. The assembly included beings from the Twenty-eight Heavens, Lords Indra and Brahma, the eight classes of supernatural beings, and the Fourfold Sangha, all of whom came to hear the revelation of quintessential teaching.
At that moment, the Golden Padmakumara emitted the Great Wisdom Light. The White Padmakumara emitted the Dharma Realm Light. The Green Padmakumara emitted the Ten Thousand Treasure Light. The Black Padmakumara emitted the Subjugation Light, Red Padmakumara the Vow Light, Purple Padmakumara the Proper and Dignified Light, Blue Padmakumara the Virtuous Fruit Light, Yellow Padmakumara the Fortune Fulfilling Light, and the Orange Padmakumara emitted the Child Innocence Light.

Upon seeing this, all the heavenly beings were greatly awed. Then Indra arose from his seat and, joining his palms to White Padmakumara, said, “This is most rare, O Holy and Revered One. By what cause does the Maha Twin Lotus Ponds emit such great light and splendor?”
White Mahapadmakumara said, “I will expound upon this for everyone present.” Indra said, “The Holy Revered One is the most mighty and powerful. Please explain to everyone present, that all Men and Devas may know where to turn.”
At that moment, White Mahapadmakumara addressed Indra and the assembly as follows: “Very well, very well. I will now explain to you and all the beings of the last period of this Buddha-kalpa, and all those in the future who have an affinity with the sutra, that all may know True Buddha Dharma and the principle which removes obstacles and bestows good fortune.”
White Mahapadmakumara then said, “All Buddhas and Bodhisattvas have, in order to liberate living beings, manifested the worlds known as ‘All-Conquering,’ ‘Wonderful Treasure,’ ‘Round Pearl,’ ‘Sorrowless,’ ‘Pure Rest,’ ‘Dharma Thought,’ ‘Full Moon,’ ‘Profound Joy,’ ‘Profound Completeness,’ ‘Lotus,’ ‘Immutable,’ and ‘Omnipresence.’ Now, there shall be the ‘True Buddha World.'”
Thus the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Sound-Hearers, Solitary-Buddhas, and all the heavenly beings witnessed the Holy Revered One bringing forth True Buddha World, understanding it to be a manifestation of the cause and fruition of great compassion of the auspicious Well-departed Ones of the past, present, and future, and realizing that the Holy Revered One came for the sake of all beings. All present were moved by joy as never before. Then bowing their heads they made praise with these verses:
The Holy Revered One of great compassion,
the Secret One who is most supreme,
had attained Enlightenment in the past,
and transcended all worldly passions.
He now establishes True Buddha World,
showering compassion on all living beings.
Transforming Himself into a Pure Land founder,
He descends into the Saha World.
With Lian Sheng as His name,
He announces and proclaims the Dharma to all.
We have all now heard
and shall vow to protect and uphold His Dharma.
At that moment, the holy revered White Mahapadmakumara instructed the assembly, saying “In cultivation, the key to realizing the Buddha Jewel Sambodhi is a quiescent mind; that of realizing the Dharma Jewel is purity of body, speech, and mind; that of realizing the Sangha Jewel is refuge in a True Buddha Guru.”
The Holy Revered One further instructed the assembly, saying “If good men or women, on the eighteenth day of the fifth month of each lunar year, make ablution, abstain from flesh, and wear new and clean clothes, or on the eighteenth day of each lunar month, or on their own birthdays, call upon the Two Buddhas and Eight Bodhisattvas before the shrine, and reverently recite this Sutra of Authentic Dharma that Removes Hindrances and Bestows Good Fortune, then their supplications will be answered. Moreover, if incense, flowers, lamps, tea and fruit are offered, along with sincere prayer, then all wishes will be granted.”
The Holy Revered One told the assembly, “People of this saha world, be they high officials, nobility, renunciates, householders, yogis, or common folk, who, upon learning of this sutra, uphold, read and recite it, shall prosper above all others, have greater lifespan, obtain either a son or daughter as sought, and be blessed with measureless fortune. This is indeed a great fortune-bestowing sutra for obtaining blessings.
“One may have deceased ancestors, enemies, close ones or creditors who are unable to obtain liberation and remain lost in the nether world. However, by upholding, reciting, printing and propagating this sutra, the deceased will ascend to heaven, enemies will be turned away, and those living will be blessed. If there be man or woman seized by negative forces or afflicted by spirits, or confused and haunted by nightmares, then, by upholding, printing and propagating this sutra, all negative influences shall be banished, thereby restoring peace and ease.
“If one suffers the physical retribution of illness and calamity, whether due to non-virtuous body karma from previous lives or to the afflictions of spirits, then, by holding, reciting, printing and propagating this sutra, ill omens will immediately disappear and the cause of illness will quickly be removed. If one suffers from misfortune, legal entanglement or imprisonment, then, upon holding, reciting, printing and propagating this sutra, all such obstacles will dissolve immediately, and calamity will be vanquished and turned into auspiciousness.
“Should nations enter into war, then whoever holds this sutra and creates an image of Padmakumara, setting up offerings before it, immediately receives extra prowess wherein no battle can be lost. Those who recite, print, or propagate this sutra will receive every good fortune, just as they desire. All hindrances will be removed, and the sufferings of the cycle of birth and death will be extinguished.”
Then, in the Western True Buddha Assembly at the Maha Twin Lotus Ponds, White Mahapadmakumara proclaimed this mantra:
“Om, Guru, Lian Sheng Siddhi, Hum.“

When the Holy Revered One completed this discourse, Indra and the whole assembly, including devas, nagas, and the rest of the eight classes of supernatural beings, and the Fourfold Sangha all paid reverence. They brought forth faith and upheld the teaching.

Thus ends the Sutra of Authentic Dharma that Removes Hindrances and Bestows Good Fortune.

THE KARMA ERADICATION MANTRA OF THE SEVEN BUDDHAS
Li Po Li Po Di, Qiu He Qiu He Di, Tuo Luo Ni Di, Ni He La Di, Pi Li Ni Di, Mo He Jia Di, Zhen Lin Qian Di, Suo Ha (7 times)

REPENTANCE VERSE
The Tathagatas, Bodhisattvas and Arhats of all of the realms are witness to
The transgressions I created in all my lives, previous and present, amidst the ocean of births and deaths,
Due to greed and ignorance, as well as uncontrolled anger, toward the Buddhas, Dharma, Sangha, teachers, parents,
Arhats, Bodhisattvas and offering places, and toward all living beings, with or without virtues,
Through the body, speech and mind, I self-created karma and caused others to do so, including displeasure, negligence and minor offenses.
Folding my hands reverently, in front of all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, times and again, I repent and abhor my transgressions, all without exception.
As the Buddhas know how deeply I repent, I vow never to repeat these transgressions.
I pray to Padmakumara to bestow eternal loving compassion and always call upon and embrace me.

PADMAKUMARA PRAISE
At the True Buddha Assembly, Padmakumara and the Eighteen Bodhisattvas are seated on the lotus thrones.
By performing repentance, we eradicate karma and attain the brilliance of great wisdom.
Let us renounce and leave behind the mundane world.
Namo the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of True Buddha Repentance (3 times)
Namo the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of True Buddha Assembly (3 times)

MERIT DEDICATION FOR LONGEVITY BLESSING
Namo the Bodhisattvas and Mahasattvas Who Bestow Fortune and Longevity (3 times)
Namo Medicine Buddha, Eradicator of Calamities and Extender of Life (3 times)

THE EMPOWERMENT MANTRA OF MEDICINE BUDDHA
Na Mo Bo Jia Fa Di, Bi Sa She, Ju Lu Bi Liu Li, Bo La Po, He La She Ye, Dan Ta Jie Duo Ye, Ah La He Di, San Miao San Pu Tuo Ye, Dan Zhi Ta, Om, Bi Sa Shi, Bi Sa Shi, Bi Sa She, San Mo Jie Di Suo Ha (7 times)

The mantra for transforming food
Na Mo Sa Wa Dan Ta Ye Duo, Wa Lu Zhe Di, Om, San Bo Lai, San Bo Lai, Hum (3 times)

The mantra for sprinkling sweet dew
Na Mo Su Lu Po Ye, Dan Ta Ye Duo Ye, Dan Zhe Da, Om, Su Lu Su Lu, Bo La Su Lu, Bo La Su Lu, Sa Po Ho (3 times)

The mantra for universal offering
Om, Ye Ye Nang, San Po Wa, Fa Re La Hum (3 times)

AUSPICIOUS STAR PRAISE
Let the Buddha’s Light shine upon my star of birth.
The star of misfortune fades; the star of fortune shines.
May the Nine Luminaries grant me longevity, peace,
Good fortune and continual health.

MERIT DEDICATION VERSE
I pray for the eradication of the three karma and all afflictions.
I pray for the attainment of wisdom and true understanding.
May all of our negative karma be eradicated.
May we always walk on the Bodhisattva Path.

MERIT DEDICATION FOR REBIRTH IN THE PURE LAND
Namo the Bodhisattvas and Mahasattvas of the Cool and Refreshing Land (3 times)
Namo the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the Prajna Assembly (3 times)

PRAJNA PARAMITA HEART SUTRA
The Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, while moving in the deep course of Prajnaparamita, shed light on the five aggregates, and found them empty in nature. After this penetration, he overcame all pain.
“Listen, Shariputra, form is emptiness, emptiness is form; form is no other than emptiness, emptiness is no other than form. The same is true for feeling, perception, intention and consciousness.
“Hear, Shariputra: All dharmas are intrinsically empty. They are neither produced nor destroyed, neither defiled nor immaculate, neither increasing nor decreasing.
“Therefore, in emptiness, there is no form, feeling, perception, intention nor consciousness; no eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, nor mind; no forms, sounds, smells, tastes, touches, nor mental objects; nor is there the realm of the eyes, up to and including the realm of mind consciousness. There is no ignorance nor the ending of ignorance, up to and including no decay and death, nor the ending of decay and death. There is no suffering, no extinction of suffering, no path, no wisdom, and also no attainment.
“Because there is no attainment, the bodhisattvas, abiding by the Prajnaparamita, find no obscuration for their mind. Having no obscuration, they overcome fear, liberating themselves forever from illusion and realizing perfect Nirvana.
“All Buddhas in the Three Times through reliance upon Prajnaparamita, arrive at full, right and universal Enlightenment.
“Therefore, one should know that Prajnaparamita is a great spiritual mantra, a great wisdom mantra, a supreme mantra, an unequalled mantra. It destroys all suffering, because it is the incorruptible truth.
“The Prajnaparamita mantra should therefore be proclaimed. This is the mantra: ‘Gate, gate, paragate, parasamgate bodhi svaha‘.”

THE MANTRA FOR REBIRTH IN THE PURE LAND (Sukhavati Vyaha Dharani)
Namo Amitabhaya. Tathagataya Tadyata. Amrta Bhave. Amrta Sambhave. Amrta Vikarante. Amrta Vikaranta. Gamin Gagana Kitikare Svaha. (7 times)

The mantra for transforming food
Na Mo Sa Wa Dan Ta Ye Duo, Wa Lu Zhe Di, Om, San Bo Lai, San Bo Lai, Hum (3 times)

The mantra for sprinkling sweet dew
Na Mo Su Lu Po Ye, Dan Ta Ye Duo Ye, Dan Zhe Da, Om, Su Lu Su Lu, Bo La Su Lu, Bo La Su Lu, Sa Po Ho (3 times)

The mantra for universal offering
Om, Ye Ye Nang, San Po Wa, Fa Re La Hum (3 times)

AMITABHA PRAISE
At the Lotus Pond assembly, Amitabha Tathagata,
Avalokitesvara and Mahasthama, on the lotus thrones,
Meet and guide sentient beings up the golden ladder.
The great vow flourishes: let us renounce the mundane world.

MERIT DEDICATION VERSE
I vow to enter the Pure Land of Western Paradise
With the nine grades of lotuses as my parents,
Blooming to see the Buddhas and attain birthlessness
With faithful Bodhisattvas as my companions.

13. THE MANTRAS OF THE EIGHT PRINCIPAL DEITIES AND BUDDHA AMITABHA INCANTATION

Amitabha Heart Mantra
Om Amitabha Hrih
Avalokitesvara Heart Mantra
Om Mani Padme Hum
Ksitigarbha Fixed Karma Eradication Mantra
Om Prana Nidani Svaha
Ksitigarbha Heart Mantra
Om Ha Ha Ha Vismaye Svaha
Maha Cundi Heart Mantra
Om Cale Cule Cunde Svaha
Yellow Jambhala Heart Mantra
Om Jambhala Dsalendraye Svaha
Padmasambhava Heart Mantra
Om Ah Hum, Vajra Guru Padma Siddhi Hum, Hrih
Padmakumara Heart Mantra
Om Ah Hum, Guru Bei, Yaho Sasamaha, Lian Sheng Siddhi Hum
Bhaisajya (Medicine Buddha) Heart Mantra
Tadyatha Om Bhaisajya Bhaisajya Mahabhaisajya Raja Samungate Svaha

Amitabha Buddha Incantation
Namo Thirty Six Trillion, One Hundred Nineteen Thousand and Five Hundred Buddhas by the same name and identification of Amitabha(3 times)

14. FINAL MERIT DEDICATION
May all who uphold the Buddha
Ascend to the Realm of Utmost Delight,
Repaying the fourfold generosities from above
And aiding those in the three lower realms,
Upon seeing the Buddha, may we transcend birth and death,
Like the Buddha, may we liberate all.

Buddhist disciple “_______ (name)” together with all masters, reverends and fellow disciples present, dedicate this merit to …
(During the pause, please silently say your personal dedication)
May all of our prayers be fulfilled.
May all calamities be averted. Wen!

15. HUNDRED SYLLABLE MANTRA
Om Vajrasattva Samayam Anupalaya Vajrasattva Tvenopatistha Drdho Me Bhava Sutosyo Mebhava Suposyo Me Bhava Anurakto Me Bhava Sarva Siddhi Me Prayaccha Sarva Karmasu Came Cittam Sriyam Kuru Hum Ha Ha Ha Ha Hoh Bhagavan Sarva Tathagata Vajra Ma Me Munca Vajra Bhava Mahasamaya Sattva Ah Hum Bhyah (3 times)

16. GREAT HOMAGE USING VISUALIZATION

17. COMPLETION MANTRA
Om Bu Lin (3 times)
Om Mani Padme Hum