The Buddhist Liturgy for Morning&Evening Services and Seven-Day Retreat（净土早暮课诵暨佛七仪规·中英对照） PDF

Kinh Tung Buoi Sang & Toi
& Phat That Nghi Quy

The Buddhist Liturgy for
Morning / Evening Services and Seven-Day Retreat
Table of Contents
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Kinh Tung Buoi Sang & Toi Quyen Thng
The Buddhist Liturgy for Morning & Evening Services - Session I
B
Kinh Tung Buoi Sang Quyen Ha
The Buddhist Liturgy for Morning Service - Session II
C
Kinh Tung Buoi Chieu Quyen Ha
The Buddhist Liturgy for Evening Services Session II
D
Phat That ai Hoi Hng
Grand Parinamana of Seven-Day Retreat
E
Phat That Vien Man Nhat Phat Tien ai Hoi Hng
Grand Parinamana on the Final Day of Seven-Day Retreat
Kinh Tung Buoi Sang & Toi
Quyen Thng

Morning & Evening Services
Session I
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Lien Tr Tan
Lotus Pool Praise

Lian Chi Hai Hui Mi Tuo Ru Lai
Lien Tr Hai Hoi, Di a Nh Lai,

In the vast Lotus Pool Assembly, Amita the Tathagata
Guan Yin Shi Zhi Zuo Lian Tai
Quan Am The Ch toa lien ai,

together with Avalokitesvara and Mahasthamaprapta
Jie Yin Shang Jin Jie
Tiep dan thng kim giai,

receives us and leads us to ascend the lotus platforms;

Da Shi Hong Kai Pu Yuan Li Chen Ai
ai the hoang khai, pho nguyen ly tran ai.

Great vows magnificently taking. We universally wish all to leave the mundane world.
Na Mo Lian Chi Hai Hui Pu Sa Mo He Sa
Nam Mo Lien Tr Hai Hoi Bo Tat Ma Ha Tat

Homage to Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas in the Lotus Pools Assembly.

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Phat Thuyet A Di a Kinh
Amita Sutra Spoken By Buddha
Na Mo Lian Chi Hai Hui Fo Pu Sa

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Nam Mo Lien Tr Hai Hoi Phat Bo Tat (Tung 3 lan)
Homage to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the Vast Assembly of the Lotus Pool. (Three Times)

Fo Shuo A Mi Tuo Jing

Amita Sutra Spoken by Buddha

Ru Shi Wo Wen Yi Shi Fo Zai She Wei Guo Qi Shu

Nh th nga van, Nhat thi Phat tai Xa Ve Quoc, Ky Tho
Thus I have heard: Once the Buddha was in Sravasti

Ji Gu Du Yuan Yu Da Bi Qiu Seng Qian Er Bai Wu
Cap Co oc Vien, d ai Ty Kheo Tang, thien nh bach ngu

in the Jetavana-Anathapindika Park, together with great Bhiksus, one thousand two hundred and

Shi Ren Ju Jie Shi Da A Luo Han Zhong Suo Zhi Shi
thap nhn cau, giai th ai A La Han, chung s tri thc,

fifty in all, all great Arhats, known to and recognized by all:

Zhang Lao She Li Fo Mo He Mu Jian Lian Mo He Jia
Trng Lao Xa Li Phat, Ma Ha Muc Kien Lien, Ma Ha Ca

Elders Sariputra, Mahamaudgalyayana, Mahakasyapa,
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She Mo He Jia Zhan Yan Mo He Ju Chi Luo Li Po
Diep, Ma Ha Ca Chien Dien, Ma Ha Cau Hy La, Ly Ba

Mahakatyayana, Mahakausthila, Revata,

Duo Zhou Li Pan Tuo Qie Nan Tuo A Nan Tuo Luo Hou
a, Chau Li Ban a Gia, Nan a, A Nan a, La Hau

Suddhipanthaka, Nanda, Ananda, Rahula,

Luo Jiao Fan Po Ti Bin Tou Lu Po Luo Duo Jia Liu
La, Kieu Pham Ba e, Tan au Lo Pha La oa, Ca Lu

Gavampati, Pindolabharadvaja, Kalodayin,

Tuo Yi Mo He Jie Bin Na Bo Ju Luo A Nuo
a Di, Ma Ha Kiep Tan Na, Bac Cau La, A Nau

Mahakaphina, Vakkula,

Lou Tuo Ru Shi Deng Zhu Da Di Zi Bing Zhu Pu Sa
Lau a, nh th ang ch ai e t, tinh ch Bo Tat

Aniruddha, such great disciples together with the Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas:

Mo He Sa Wen Shu Shi Li Fa Wang Zi A Yi Duo

Ma Ha Tat, Van Thu S Li Phap Vng T, A Dat a
Manjusri the Dharma Prince, Ajita Bodhisattva,

Pu Sa Qian Tuo He Ti Pu Sa Chang Jing Jin Pu Sa
Bo Tat, Can a Ha e Bo Tat, Thng Tinh Tan Bo Tat,

Gandhastin Bodhisattva, Nityodyukta Bodhisattva,
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Yu Ru Shi Deng Zhu Da Pu Sa Ji Shi Ti Huan Yin
d nh th ang ch ai Bo Tat, cap Thch e Hoan Nhn

with such great Bodhisattvas, and with Sakro Devanam Indra

Deng Wu Liang Zhu Tian Da Zhong Ju Er Shi Fo Gao Zhang
ang, vo lng ch thien ai chung cau. Nh thi Phat cao Trng

and great multitudes of countless heavenly beings. At that time Buddha told Elder Sariputra,

Lao She Li Fo Cong Shi Xi Fang Guo Shi Wan Yi Fo
Lao Xa Li Phat: Tung th Tay Phng, qua thap van c Phat

To the west from here, beyond millions of Buddhalands,

Tu You Shi Jie Ming Yue Ji Le Qi Tu You Fo Hao
o, hu the gii danh viet Cc Lac, ky o hu Phat, hieu

there is a world named Utmost Joy, where there is a Buddha,

A Mi Tuo Jin Xian Zai Shuo Fa She Li Fo Bi Tu
A Di a, kim hien tai thuyet Phap. Xa Li Phat, b o

known as Amita, who is preaching now. Sariputra,

He Gu Ming Wei Ji Le Qi Guo Zhong Sheng Wu You Zhong
ha co danh vi Cc Lac? ky quoc chung sanh, vo hu chung

why is that land named Utmost Joy? All beings living in that country are free from suffering

Ku Dan Shou Zhu Le Gu Ming Ji Le You She Li Fo
kho, an tho ch lac, co danh Cc Lac. Hu Xa Li Phat,

and only enjoy every bliss; therefore, it is called Utmost Joy. Moreover, Sariputra,
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Ji Le Guo Tu Qi Chong Lan Shun Qi Chong Luo Wang Qi
Cc Lac quoc o, that trung lan thuan, that trung la vong, that
in the land of Utmost Joy seven tiers of railings, seven layers of nettings,

Chong Hang Shu Jie Shi Si Bao Zhou Za Wei Rao Shi Gu
trung hang tho, giai th t bao chau trap vi nhieu, th co

and seven rows of trees, all formed from the four treasures, encompass the periphery, and so

Bi Guo Ming Wei Ji Le You She Li Fo Ji Le Guo
b quoc danh vi Cc Lac. Hu Xa Li Phat, Cc Lac quoc

that country is named Utmost Joy. Moreover, Sariputra, the land of Utmost Joy

Tu You Qi Bao Chi Ba Gong De Shui Chong Man Qi Zhong
o, hu that bao tr, bat cong c thuy, sung man ky trung,

has the pool of seven jewels, filled with the water of eight meritorious qualities.

Chi Di Chun Yi Jin Sha Bu Di Si Bian Jie Dao Jin
tr e thuan d kim sa bo a. T bien giai ao, kim

The bottom of the pool is entirely covered with gold powder. Stairs on four sides are made of gold,

Yin Liu Li Bo Li He Cheng Shang You Lou Ge Yi Yi
ngan, lu ly, pha le hiep thanh, thng hu lau cac, diec d

silver, lapis lazuli and crystal. Above are pavilions adorned with

Jin Yin Liu Li Bo Li Che Qu Chi Zhu Ma Nao
kim, ngan, lu ly, pha le, xa c, xch chau, ma nao

gold, silver, lapis lazuli, crystal, mother-of-pearl and agate.
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Er Yan Shi Zhi Chi Zhong Lian Hua Da Ru Che Lun Qing
nhi nghiem sc chi, Tr trung lien hoa, ai nh xa luan, thanh

In the pool the lotus flowers are as large as cartwheels,

Se Qing Guang Huang Se Huang Guang Chi Se Chi Guang Bai Se
sac thanh quang, huynh sac huynh quang, xch sac xch quang, bach sac
blue-colored with blue lustre, yellow-colored with yellow lustre, red-colored with red lustre and

Bai Guang Wei Miao Xiang Jie She Li Fo Ji Le Guo Tu
bach quang, vi dieu hng khiet. Xa Li Phat, Cc Lac quoc o,

white-colored with white luster, subtle, wonderful, sweet and pure. Sariputra, the land of

Cheng Jiu Ru Shi Gong De Zhuang Yan You She Li Fo Bi
thanh tu nh th cong c trang nghiem. Hu Xa Li Phat, b

Utmost Joy has realized such meritorious adornment. Moreover, Sariputra,

Fo Guo Tu Chang Zuo Tian Yue Huang Jin Wei Di Zhou Ye
Phat quoc o, thng tac thien nhac, huynh kim vi a, tru da

in that Buddhaland always rings celestial music, and, with yellow gold covering the ground,

Liu Shi Yu Tian Man Tuo Luo Hua Qi Tu Zhong Sheng Chang
luc thi, vu thien man a la hoa, ky o chung sanh, thng

during the six periods of the day and night, rains of heavenly Mandarava flowers fall. The beings in

Yi Qing Dan Ge Yi Yi Ge Cheng Zhong Miao Hua Gong Yang
d thanh an, cac d y kch, thanh chung dieu hoa, cung dng
that land, always in the early moring, each with his own sack, collect the wonderful flowers
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Ta Fang Shi Wan Yi Fo Ji Yi Shi Shi Huan Dao Ben
tha phng thap van c Phat, tc d thc thi, hoan ao bon

to offer to millions of Buddhas in other localities. At mealtime they return to their own country

Guo Fan Shi Jing Xing She Li Fo Ji Le Guo Tu Cheng
quoc, phan thc kinh hanh. Xa Li Phat, Cc Lac quoc o, thanh

to eat and stroll. Sariputra, the land of Utmost Joy

Jiu Ru Shi Gong De Zhuang Yan Fu Ci She Li Fo Bi
tu nh th cong c trang nghiem. Phuc th Xa Li Phat, b

has realized such meritorious adornment. Again, Sariputra,

Guo Chang You Zhong Zhong Qi Miao Za Se Zhi Niao Bai He
quoc thng hu chung chung ky dieu tap sac chi ieu: Bach Hac,
in that country, there are always all kinds of rare and varicolored birds: white cranes,

Kong Que Ying Wu She Li Jia Ling Pin Qie Gong Ming Zhi
Khong Tc, Anh Vo, Xa Li, Ca Lang Tan Gia, cong mang chi
peacocks, parrots, egrets, Kalavinkas and two-headed birds.

Niao Shi Zhu Zhong Niao Zhou Ye Liu Shi Chu He Ya Yin
ieu, th ch chung ieu, tru da luc thi, xuat hoa nha am,
These flocks of birds sing during the six periods of the day and night with harmonious and elegant

Qi Yin Yan Chang Wu Gen Wu Li Qi Pu Ti Fen Ba Sheng
Ky am dien xng: ngu can, ngu lc, that Bo e phan, bat thanh
tones which expound thoroughly the five roots, five powers, seven Bodhi characteristics, eight sacred
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Dao Fen Ru Shi Deng Fa Qi Tu Zhong Sheng Wen Shi Yin
ao phan, nh th ang Phap. ky o chung sanh, van th am

right ways and other Dharmas like these. In that land the living beings, having heard these tones,

Yi Jie Xi Nian Fo Nian Fa Nian Seng She Li Fo Ru
d, giai tat niem Phat, niem Phap, niem Tang. Xa Li Phat, nh

are all invariably mindful of Buddha, mindful of Dharma and mindful of Sangha. Sariputra,

Wu Wei Ci Niao Shi Shi Zui Bao Suo Sheng Suo Yi Zhe
vat v th ieu, thc th toi bao s sanh. S d gia

do not say that these birds are born as retribution for sins. For what reason?

He Bi Fo Guo Tu Wu San E Dao She Li Fo Qi
ha? B Phat quoc o, vo tam ac ao. Xa Li Phat, ky

In that Buddhaland, there is none of the three evil paths. Sariputra,

Fo Guo Tu Shang Wu E Dao Zhi Ming He Kuang You Shi
Phat quoc o thng vo ac ao chi danh, ha huong hu thc,

in that Buddhaland, not even the names of the three evil paths exist; how much less their actuality!

Shi Zhu Zhong Niao Jie Shi A Mi Tuo Fo Yu Ling Fa
th ch chung ieu, giai th A Di a Phat, duc linh Phap

These flocks of birds are all made through transformation by Amita Buddha,

Yin Xuan Liu Bian Hua Suo Zuo She Li Fo Bi Fo Guo
am tuyen lu, bien hoa s tac. Xa Li Phat, b Phat quoc

who desires the Dharma to be widely proclaimed. Sariputra, in that Buddhaland when the soft
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Tu Wei Feng Chui Dong Zhu Bao Hang Shu Ji Bao Luo Wang
o, vi phong xuy ong, ch bao hang tho, cap bao la vong,

breezes stir, the precious trees and the jewelled nettings give forth subtle and wonderful sounds

Chu Wei Miao Yin Pi Ru Bai Qian Zhong Yue Tong Shi Ju
xuat vi dieu am, th nh ba thien chung nhac, ong thi cau

like one hundred thousand kinds of music, all playing at the same time.

Zuo Wen Shi Yin Zhe Zi Ran Jie Sheng Nian Fo Nian Fa
tac, van th am gia, t nhien giai sanh: niem Phat, niem Phap,
Those who hear these sounds all naturally become mindful of Buddha, mindful of Dharma and

Nian Seng Zhi Xin She Li Fo Qi Fo Guo Tu Cheng Jiu
niem Tang chi tam. Xa Li Phat, ky Phat quoc o, thanh tu

mindful of Sangha. Sariputra, that Buddhaland

Ru Shi Gong De Zhuang Yan She Li Fo Yu Ru Yi Yun
nh th cong c trang nghiem. Xa Li Phat, nh y van

has realized such meritorious adornment. Sariputra, what do you think?

He Bi Fo He Gu Hao A Mi Tuo She Li Fo Bi
ha? B Phat ha co hieu A Di a? Xa Li Phat, b

Why is that Buddha called Amita? Sariputra,

Fo Guang Ming Wu Liang Zhao Shi Fang Guo Wu Suo Zhang Ai
Phat quang minh vo lng, chieu thap phng quoc, vo s chng ngai,
the radiance of that Buddha is immeasurable, shining on countries everywhere in all ten directions,
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Shi Gu Hao Wei A Mi Tuo You She Li Fo Bi Fo
th co hieu vi A Di a. Hu Xa Li Phat, b Phat

without any obstraction, and therefore he is called Amita. Moreover, Sariputra,

Shou Ming Ji Qi Ren Min Wu Liang Wu Bian A Seng Qi
tho mang, cap ky nhn dan vo lng vo bien a tang ky

the life of that Buddha and of his people lasts for countless and boundless Asangkhyeya Kalpas,

Jie Gu Ming A Mi Tuo She Li Fo A Mi Tuo Fo
kiep, co danh A Di a. Xa Li Phat, A Di a Phat,

and so he is named Amita. Sariputra, since Amita became Buddha,

Cheng Fo Yi Lai Yu Jin Shi Jie You She Li Fo Bi
thanh Phat d lai, kim thap kiep. Hu Xa Li Phat, b

it has now been ten Kalpas. Moreover, Sariputra,

Fo You Wu Liang Wu Bian Sheng Wen Di Zi Jie A Luo
Phat hu vo lng vo bien Thanh Van e t, giai A La

that Buddha has countless and boundless personal disciples, all Arhats,

Han Fei Shi Suan Shu Zhi Suo Neng Zhi Zhu Pu Sa Zhong
Han, phi th toan so chi s nang tri, ch Bo Tat chung

their number incalculable. Likewise is the assembly of Bodhisattvas.

Yi Fu Ru Shi She Li Fo Bi Fo Guo Tu Cheng Jiu
diec phuc nh th. Xa Li Phat, b Phat quoc o, thanh tu

Sariputra, that Buddhaland has realized such
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Ru Shi Gong De Zhuang Yan You She Li Fo Ji Le Guo
nh th cong c trang nghiem. Hu Xa Li Phat, Cc Lac quoc

meritorious adornment. Moreover, Sariputra,

Tu Zhong Sheng Sheng Zhe Jie Shi A Pi Ba Zhi Qi Zhong
o, chung sanh sanh gia, giai th A Be Bat Tr, ky trung

living beings born in the land of Utmost Joy are all Avaivartikas,

Duo You Yi Sheng Bu Chu Qi Shu Shen Duo Fei Shi Suan
a hu nhat sanh bo x, ky so tham a, phi th toan

many among whom will attain Buddhaland in this life. Their number is vast

Shu Suo Neng Zhi Zhi Dan Ke Yi Wu Liang Wu Bian A Seng
so s nang tri chi, an kha d vo lng vo bien a tang

and can not be made out by calculation, but may be expressed in terms of countless and boundless

Qi Shuo She Li Fo Zhong Sheng Wen Zhe Ying Dang Fa Yuan
ky thuyet. Xa Li Phat, chung sanh van gia, ng ng phat nguyen,

Asankhyeyas. Sariputra, the living beings who hear this should take the vow to be born in that

Yuan Sheng Bi Guo Suo Yi Zhe He De Yu Ru Shi Zhu
nguyen sanh b quoc. S d gia ha ? ac d nh th ch

country. And why? One will be thus enabled to join the company of such superior and good people

Shang Shan Ren Ju Hui Yi Chu She Li Fo Bu Ke Yi
thng thien nhn, cau hoi nht x. Xa Li Phat, bat kha d

in the same place. Sariputra, one can not rely on
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Shao Shan Gen Fu De Yin Yuan De Sheng Bi Guo She Li
thieu thien can phc c nhn duyen, ac sanh b quoc. Xa Li

few good roots, blessings, virtues and causal connections to be born in that

Fo Ruo You Shan Nan Zi Shan N Ren Wen Shuo A Mi
Phat, nhc hu thien nam t, thien n nhan, van thuyet A Di

country. Sariputra, if there is a good man or a good woman who hears Amita Buddha and

Tuo Fo Zhi Chi Ming Hao Ruo Yi Ri Ruo Er Ri Ruo
a Phat, chap tr danh hieu, nhc nht nht, nhc nh nht, nhc
holds firmly his name, whether for one day, or for two days,

San Ri Ruo Si Ri Ruo Wu Ri Ruo Liu Ri Ruo Qi
tam nht, nhc t nht, nhc ngu nht, nhc luc nht, nhc that
or for three days, or for four days, or for five days, or for six days, or for seven days,

Ri Yi Xin Bu Luan Qi Ren Lin Ming Zhong Shi A Mi
nht, nhat tam bat loan, ky nhn lam mang chung thi, A Di
wholeheartedly and without distraction, when this person approaches the end of life,

Tuo Fo Yu Zhu Sheng Zhong Xian Zai Qi Qian Shi Ren Zhong
a Phat d ch Thanh chung, hien tai ky tien, th nhn chung

Amita Buddha and all the holy ones will appear before him. When the end comes,

Shi Xin Bu Dian Dao Ji De Wang Sheng A Mi Tuo Fo
thi, tam bat ien ao, tc ac vang sanh A Di a Phat

this person, with his mind free from inversion, will go to be born in Amita Buddhas land of
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Ji Le Guo Tu She Li Fo Wo Jian Shi Li Gu Shuo
Cc Lac Quoc o. Xa Li Phat, nga kien th li, co thuyet

Utmost Joy. Sariputra, I see this advantage and therefore say these words.

Ci Yan Ruo You Zhong Sheng Wen Shi Shuo Zhe Ying Dang Fa
th ngon, nhc hu chung sanh, van th thuyet gia, ng ng phat

If there are living beings who hear these words,

Yuan Sheng Bi Guo Tu She Li Fo Ru Wo Jin Zhe Zan
nguyen, sanh b quoc o. Xa Li Phat, nh nga kim gia, tan

they should make the vow to be born in that land. Sariputra, as I am now praising

Tan A Mi Tuo Fo Bu Ke Si Yi Gong De Zhi Li
than A Di a Phat bat kha t ngh cong c chi li.

Amita Buddhas inconceivable merits,

Dong Fang Yi You A Chu Pi Fo Xu Mi Xiang Fo Da
ong phng diec hu A Suc Be Phat, Tu Di Tng Phat, ai

likewise to the East there are also Aksobhya Buddha, Merudhvaja Buddha,

Xu Mi Fo Xu Mi Guang Fo Miao Yin Fo Ru Shi Deng
Tu Di Phat, Tu Di Quang Phat, Dieu Am Phat; nh th ang

Mahameru Buddha, Meruprabhasa Buddha, Sughosa Buddha and other such Buddhas

Heng He Sha Shu Zhu Fo Ge Yu Qi Guo Chu Guang Chang
hang ha sa so ch Phat, cac ky quoc, xuat quang trng

as many as Ganges sands. Each in his own country puts out his vast and long tongue,
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She Xiang Bian Fu San Qian Da Qian Shi Jie Shuo Cheng Shi
thiet tng, bien phu tam thien ai thien the gii, thuyet thanh thiet
covering entirely the great Trichiliocosms, and says the truthful words:

Yan Ru Deng Zhong Sheng Dang Xin Shi Cheng Zan Bu Ke Si
ngon: Nh ang chung sanh, ng tn th xng tan bat kha t

All you living beings should believe this Sutra of Praises for Inconceivable Merits

Yi Gong De Yi Qie Zhu Fo Suo Hu Nian Jing She Li
ngh cong c nhat thiet ch Phat s ho niem kinh. Xa Li

and for All Buddhas Protection and Mindfulness. Sariputra,

Fo Nan Fang Shi Jie You Ri Yue Deng Fo Ming Wen Guang
Phat, Nam phng the gii, hu Nhat Nguyet ang Phat, Danh Van Quang
in the Southern worlds, there are Candrasuryapradipa Buddha, Yasahprabha Buddha,

Fo Da Yan Jian Fo Xu Mi Deng Fo Wu Liang Jing Jin
Phat, ai Diem Kien Phat, Tu Di ang Phat, Vo Lng Tinh Tan

Maharciskamdha Buddha, Merupradipa Buddha, Arantavirya Buddha

Fo Ru Shi Deng Heng He Sha Shu Zhu Fo Ge Yu Qi
Phat; nh th ang hang ha sa so ch Phat, cac ky

and other such Buddhas as many as Ganges sands. Each in his own country puts out his vast and

Guo Chu Guang Chang She Xiang Bian Fu San Qian Da Qian Shi
quoc, xuat quang trng thiet tng, bien phu tam thien ai thien the
long tongue, covering entirely the great Trichiliocosms, and
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Jie Shuo Cheng Shi Yan Ru Deng Zhong Sheng Dang Xin Shi Cheng
gii, thuyet thanh thiet ngon: Nh ang chung sanh, ng tn th xng

says the truthful words: All you living beings should believe this Sutra of Praise for

Zan Bu Ke Si Yi Gong De Yi Qie Zhu Fo Suo Hu
tan bat kha t ngh cong c, nhat thiet ch Phat s ho

Inconceivable Merits and for All Buddhas Protection and Mindfulness.

Nian Jing She Li Fo Xi Fang Shi Jie You Wu Liang Shou
niem kinh. Xa Li Phat, Tay phng the gii, hu Vo Lng Tho

Sariputra, in the Western worlds there are Amitayus Buddha,

Fo Wu Liang Xiang Fo Wu Liang Chuang Fo Da Guang Fo
Phat, Vo Lng Tng Phat, Vo Lng Trang Phat, ai Quang Phat,

Amitaskamdha Buddha, Amitadhavaja Buddha, Mahaprabha Buddha,

Da Ming Fo Bao Xiang Fo Jing Guang Fo Ru Shi Deng Heng
ai Minh Phat, Bao Tng Phat, Tnh Quang Phat; nh th ang hang
Maharasmiprabha Buddha, Maharatnaketu Buddha, Suddharasmi Buddha and other such Buddhas

He Sha Shu Zhu Fo Ge Yu Qi Guo Chu Guang Chang She
ha sa so ch Phat, cac ky quoc, xuat quang trng thiet

as many as Ganges sands. Each in his country puts out his vast and long tongue,

Xiang Bian Fu San Qian Da Qian Shi Jie Shuo Cheng Shi Yan
tng, bien phu tam thien ai thien the gii, thuyet thanh thiet ngon:
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Ru Deng Zhong Sheng Dang Xin Shi Cheng Zan Bu Ke Si Yi
Nh ang chung sanh, ng tn th xng tan bat kha t ngh


Gong De Yi Qie Zhu Fo Suo Hu Nian Jing She Li Fo
cong c, nht thiet ch Phat s ho niem kinh. Xa Li Phat,


Bei Fang Shi Jie You Yan Jian Fo Zui Sheng Yin Fo Nan
Bac phng the gii , hu Diem Kien Phat, Toi Thang Am Phat, Nan
in the Northern worlds, there are Maharciskamdha Buddha, Dumdubhisvaranirghosa Buddha,

Ju Fo Ri Sheng Fo Wang Ming Fo Ru Shi Deng Heng He
Tr Phat, Nht Sanh Phat, Vong Minh Phat; nh th ang hang ha

Duspradharsa Buddha, Adityasambhava Buddha, Jalemiprabha and other such Buddhas as many as

Sha Shu Zhu Fo Ge Yu Qi Guo Chu Guang Chang She Xiang
sa so ch Phat, cac ky quoc, xuat quang trng thiet tng,

Ganges sands. Each in his own country puts out his vast and long tongue,

Bian Fu San Qian Da Qian Shi Jie Shuo Cheng Shi Yan Ru
bien phu tam thien ai thien the gii, thuyet thanh thiet ngon: Nh

Deng Zhong Sheng Dang Xin Shi Cheng Zan Bu Ke Si Yi Gong
ang chung sanh, ng tn th xng tan bat kha t ngh cong

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De Yi Qie Zhu Fo Suo Hu Nian Jing She Li Fo Xia
c, nht thiet ch Phat s ho niem kinh. Xa Li Phat, Ha


Fang Shi Jie You Shi Zi Fo Ming Wen Fo Ming Guang Fo
phng the gii, hu S T Phat, Danh Van Phat, Danh Quang Phat,
in the world below, there are Simha Buddha, Yasas Buddha, Yasahprabha Buddha,

Da Mo Fo Fa Chuang Fo Chi Fa Fo Ru Shi Deng Heng
at Ma Phat, Phap Trang Phat, Tr Phap Phat; nh th ang hang

Dharma Buddha, Dharmadhvaja Buddha, Dharmadhara Buddha, and other such Buddhas

He Sha Shu Zhu Fo Ge Yu Qi Guo Chu Guang Chang She
ha sa so ch Phat, cac ky quoc, xuat quang trng thiet

as many as Ganges sands. Each in his country puts out his vast and long tongue,

Xiang Bian Fu San Qian Da Qian Shi Jie Shuo Cheng Shi Yan
tng, bien phu tam thien ai thien the gii, thuyet thanh thiet ngon:

Ru Deng Zhong Sheng Dang Xin Shi Cheng Zan Bu Ke Si Yi
Nh ang chung sanh, ng tn th xng tan bat kha t ngh


Gong De Yi Qie Zhu Fo Suo Hu Nian Jing She Li Fo
cong, c, nht thiet ch Phat s ho niem kinh. Xa Li Phat,

and for all Buddhas Protection and Mindfulness. Sariputra,
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Shang Fang Shi Jie You Fan Yin Fo Xiu Wang Fo Xiang Shang
Thng phng the gii, hu Pham Am Phat, Tu Vng Phat, Hng Thng
in the worlds above there are Brahmaghosa Buddha, Naksatraraja Buddha, Gamdhottama Buddha,

Fo Xiang Guang Fo Da Yan Jian Fo Za Se Bao Hua Yan
Phat, Hng Quang Phat, ai Diem Kien Phat, Tap Sac Bao Hoa Nghiem
Gamdhaprabhasa Buddha, Maharciskamdha Buddha, Ratnakusumasampuspitagatra Buddha,

Shen Fo Suo Luo Shu Wang Fo Bao Hua De Fo Jian Yi
Than Phat, Ta La Tho Vng Phat, Bao Hoa c Phat, Kien Nht
Salendraraja Buddha, Ratnotpalasri Buddha,

Qie Yi Fo Ru Xu Mi Shan Fo Ru Shi Deng Heng He
Thiet Ngha Phat, Nh Tu Di Sn Phat; nh th ang hang ha

Sarvarthadarsa Buddha, Sumerukalpa Buddha and other such Buddhas as many as Ganges sands.

Sha Shu Zhu Fo Ge Yu Qi Guo Chu Guang Chang She Xiang
sa so ch Phat, cac ky quoc, xuat quang trng thiet tng,

Each in his own country puts out his vast and long tongue,

Bian Fu San Qian Da Qian Shi Jie Shuo Cheng Shi Yan Ru
bien phu tam thien ai thien the gii, thuyet thanh thiet ngon: Nh

Deng Zhong Sheng Dang Xin Shi Cheng Zan Bu Ke Si Yi Gong
ang chung sanh, ng tn th xng tan bat kha t ngh cong

You living beings should believe this Sutra of Praises for Inconceivable Merits
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De Yi Qie Zhu Fo Suo Hu Nian Jing She Li Fo Yu
c, nhat thiet ch Phat s ho niem kinh. Xa Li Phat,


Ru Yi Yun He He Gu Ming Wei Yi Qie Zhu Fo Suo
nh y van ha ? Ha co danh vi: Nht Thiet Ch Phat S

what do you think? Why is it called the Sutra of All Buddhas Protection and Mindfulness?

Hu Nian Jing She Li Fo Ruo You Shan Nan Zi Shan N
Ho Niem Kinh? Xa Li Phat, nhc hu thien nam t, thien n

Sariputra, if there are good men and good women

Ren Wei Shi Jing Shou Chi Zhe Ji Wen Zhu Fo Ming Zhe
nhn, van th kinh tho tr gia, cap van ch Phat danh gia,
who hear this Sutra and hold to it and who hear the names of Buddhas,

Shi Zhu Shan Nan Zi Shan N Ren Jie Wei Yi Qie Zhu
th ch thien nam t, thien n nhn, giai vi nht thiet ch

these good men and good women are all under the protection and mindfulness of all Buddhas

Fo Zhi Suo Hu Nian Jie De Bu Tui Zhuan Yu A Nuo
Phat chi s ho niem, giai ac bat thoi chuyen A Nau

and will invariably not retrogress from

Duo Luo San Miao San Pu Ti Shi Gu She Li Fo Ru
a La Tam Mieu Tam Bo e. Th co Xa Li Phat, nh

Annuttara Samyak Sambodhi. Therefore, Sariputra,
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Deng Jie Dang Xin Shou Wo Yu Ji Zhu Fo Suo Shuo She
ang giai ng tn tho nga ng, cap ch Phat s thuyet. Xa

all of you should believe and accept my words and what Buddhas have said.

Li Fo Ruo You Ren Yi Fa Yuan Jin Fa Yuan Dang Fa
Li Phat, nhc hu nhn d phat nguyen, kim phat nguyen, ng phat

Sariputra, if there are people who have already made the vow, are now making the vow

Yuan Yu Sheng A Mi Tuo Fo Guo Zhe Shi Zhu Ren Deng
nguyen, duc sanh A Di a Phat quoc gia, th ch nhn ang,

or are about to make the vow to wish to be born in Amita Buddhaland,

Jie De Bu Tui Zhuan Yu A Nuo Duo Luo San Miao San Pu
giai ac bat thoi chuyen A Nau a La Tam Mieu Tam Bo

these people invariably will not retrogress from Annuttara Samyak Sambodhi,

Ti Yu Bi Guo Tu Ruo Yi Sheng Ruo Jin Sheng Ruo Dang
e, b quoc o nhc d sanh, nhc kim sanh, nhc ng

whether they were born, or are born or will be born in that land.

Sheng Shi Gu She Li Fo Zhu Shan Nan Zi Shan N Ren
sanh. Th co Xa Li Phat, ch thien nam t, thien n nhn,

Therefore, Sariputra, all good men and good women,

Ruo You Xin Zhe Ying Dang Fa Yuan Sheng Bi Guo Tu She
nhc hu tn gia, ng ng phat nguyen, sanh b quoc o. Xa

if they are believers, should make the vow to be born in that land.
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Li Fo Ru Wo Jin Zhe Cheng Zan Zhu Fo Bu Ke Si
Li Phat, nh nga kim gia, xng tan ch Phat bat kha t

Sariputra, as I am now praising all Buddhas Inconceivable merits,

Yi Gong De Bi Zhu Fo Deng Yi Cheng Zan Wo Bu Ke
ngh cong c, b ch Phat ang, diec xng tan nga bat kha
likewise all those Buddhas praise my inconceivable merits

Si Yi Gong De Er Zuo Shi Yan Shi Jia Mou Ni Fo
t ngh cong c, nhi tac th ngon: Thch Ca Mau Ni Phat,

and say these words: Sakyamuni Buddha

Neng Wei Shen Nan Xi You Zhi Shi Neng Yu Suo Po Guo
nang vi tham nan hy hu chi s, nang Ta Ba quoc

can do very difficult and rare things. In the saha land

Tu Wu Zhuo E Shi Jie Zhuo Jian Zhuo Fan Nao Zhuo
o, ngu trc ac the: kiep trc, kien trc, phien nao trc,
during the evil time of five turbidities: amidst the kalpa turbidity, the view turbidity, affliction

Zhong Sheng Zhuo Ming Zhuo Zhong De A Nuo Duo Luo San Miao
chung sanh trc, mang trc trung, ac A Nau a La Tam Mieu

turbidity, the living-being turbidity and the life turbidity, he can attain Annuttara Samyak Sambodhi

San Pu Ti Wei Zhu Zhong Sheng Shuo Shi Yi Qie Shi Jian
Tam Bo e, v ch chung sanh, thuyet th nht thiet the gian

and speak for living beings this Dharma, which is hardly believable, to all the world. Sariputra,
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Nan Xin Zhi Fa She Li Fo Dang Zhi Wo Yu Wu Zhuo
nan tn chi Phap. Xa Li Phat, ng tri nga ngu trc

you should know that I do this difficult thing during the evil time of the five turbidities.

E Shi Xing Ci Nan Shi De A Nuo Duo Luo San Miao
ac the , hanh th nan s ac A Nau a La Tam Mieu

Attain Annuttara Samyak Sambodhi

San Pu Ti Wei Yi Qie Shi Jian Shuo Ci Nan Xin Zhi
Tam Bo e, v nht thiet the gian thuyet th nan tn chi

and speak, for the sake of all the world, this hard-to-believe Dharma.

Fa Shi Wei Shen Nan Fo Shuo Ci Jing Yi She Li Fo
Phap, th vi tham nan. Phat thuyet th kinh d, Xa Li Phat

It is, indeed, very difficult. After Buddha spoke this Sutra, Sariputra

Ji Zhu Bi Qiu Yi Qie Shi Jian Tian Ren A Xiu Luo
cap ch Ty Kheo, nht thiet the gian, Thien, Nhn, A Tu La

and all the Bhiksus, devas, human beings, Asuras, etc., in all worlds,

Deng Wen Fo Suo Shuo Huan Xi Xin Shou Zuo Li Er Qu
ang, van Phat s thuyet, hoan hy tn tho, tac le nhi kh.

having heard what Buddha said, joyously believed, bowed and left.

Fo Shuo A Mi Tuo Jing

Amita Sutra spoken by Buddha
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Ba Yi Qie Ye Zhang Gen Ben De Sheng Jing Tu Tuo Luo Ni
Bat Nhat Thiet Nghiep Chng Can Ban ac Sanh Tnh o a La Ni

Uproots All Karmic Hindrances For Rebirth In Pure Land
( Tung 3 lan Recite three times

Na Mo A Mi Duo Po Ye Duo Ta Qie Duo Ye
Nam mo a di a ba da, a tha gia a da,
Duo Di Ye Ta A Mi Li Du Po Pi
a a da tha, a di r o ba ti ,
A Mi Li Duo Xi Dan Po Pi
a di r a, tat am ba ti ,
A Mi Li Duo Pi Jia Lan Di
a di r a, ti ca lan e,
A Mi Li Duo Pi Jia Lan Duo Qie Mi Ni
a di r a, ti ca lan a, da di n,
Qie Qie Na Zhi Duo Jia Li Suo Po He
gia gia na, ch a ca le , sa ba ha.
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Tan Phat Ke
Praise of Amita Buddha
A Mi Tuo Fo Shen Jin Se
A Di a Phat than kim sac

Amita Buddha all in golden color,

Xiang Hao Guang Ming Wu Deng Lun
Tng hao quang minh vo ang luan

With form, features and radiance unequalled,

Bai Hao Wan Zhuan Wu Xu Mi
Bach hao uyen chuyen ngu Tu Di

White curls winding like the five Sumeru Mountains,
Gan Mu Cheng Qing Si Da Hai
Cam muc trng thanh t ai hai

And purple eyes as clear as the four great seas.
Guang Zhong Hua Fo Wu Shu Yi
Quang trung hoa Phat vo so c

In his aura are transformed Buddhas in countless millions,
Hua Pu Sa Zhong Yi Wu Bian
Hoa Bo Tat chung diec vo bien

And transformed Bodhisattvas, also, in limitless number;
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Si Shi Ba Yuan Du Zhong Sheng
T thap bat nguyen o chung sanh

Forty-eight vows he made to enlighten sentient beings

Jiu Pin Xian Ling Deng Bi An
Cu pham ham linh ang b ngan

And to enable all nine grades to reach the other shore.
Na Mo Xi Fang Ji Le Shi Jie
Nam Mo Tay Phng Cc Lac The Gii

Homage to the Most Compassionate One of the Western Paradise,
Da Ci Da Bei A Mi Tuo Fo
ai T ai Bi A Di a Phat
Amita Buddha.
Na Mo A Mi Tuo Fo
Nam Mo A Di a Phat
Homage to Amita Buddha.
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Hoi Hng Ke
Parinamana Gatha

Yuan Sheng Xi Fang Jing Tu Zhong

Nguyen sanh Tay phng Tnh o trung
We wish to be born in the Western Pure Land,

Jiu Pin Lian Hua Wei Fu Mu

Cu pham lien hoa vi phu mau
With lotus blossoms, in nine stages, as parents.

Hua Kai Jian Fo Wu Wu Sheng

Hoa khai kien Phat ngo vo sanh
When the lotus blossoms fully, we shall see the Buddha and be enlightened to the absolute truth,

Bu Tui Pu Sa Wei Ban Lu

Bat thoi Bo Tat vi ban l.
With never-retrogressive Bodhisattvas as companions.
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Kinh Tung Buoi Sang
Quyen Ha

Morning Service
Session II
-B-
Xng Thanh Hieu
Invocation
( )
(Quy tung moi cau 3 lan, tam tng niem Phat)
(Recite three times each of the following, kneeling in meditation.)
Na Mo Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa
Nam Mo Quan The Am Bo Tat

Homage to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.
Na Mo Da Shi Zhi Pu Sa
Nam Mo ai The Ch Bo Tat

Homage to Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.
Na Mo Qing Jing Da Hai Zhong Pu Sa
Nam Mo Thanh Tnh ai Hai Chung Bo Tat

Homage to all Bodhisattvas in the great pure congregation.
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Pho Hien Bo Tat Thap ai Hanh Nguyen
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva's Ten Grand Vows
( )
(Quy niem, tam thanh khan)
(Still kneeling, recite piously)
Yi Zhe Li Jing Zhu Fo
Nht gia le knh ch Phat.

Firstly, make obeisance to all Buddhas,
Er Zhe Cheng Zan Ru Lai
Nh gia xng tan Nh Lai.

Secondly, praise Tathagatas,
San Zhe Guang Xiu Gong Yang
Tam gia quang tu cung dng.

Thirdly, proffer abundant oblations,
Si Zhe Chan Hui Ye Zhang
T gia sam hoi nghiep chng

Fourthly, repent evil deeds,
Wu Zhe Sui Xi Gong De
Ngu gia tuy hy cong c.

Fifthly, acquiesce gladly in others merits and virtues,
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Liu Zhe Qing Zhuan Fa Lun
Luc gia thnh chuyen Phap Luan.

Sixthly, entreat for the turning of Dharma Wheels,
Qi Zhe Qing Fo Zhu Shi
That gia thnh Phat tru the.

Seventhly, pray for Buddhas to stay in the world,
Ba Zhe Chang Sui Fo Xue
Bat gia thng tuy Phat hoc.

Eighthly, always follow and learn from the Buddhas,
Jiu Zhe Heng Shun Zhong Sheng
Cu gia hang thuan chung sanh.

Ninthly, always gratify all sentient beings,
Shi Zhe Pu Jie Hui Xiang
Thap gia pho giai hoi hng.

Tenthly, make a universal dedication.
Shi Fang San Shi Yi Qie Fo
Thap phng tam the nhat thiet Phat.

To all Buddhas in all places and at all times,
Yi Qie Pu Sa Mo He Sa
Nhat thiet Bo Tat Ma Ha Tat.

And all Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas,
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Mo He Bo Ruo Bo Luo Mi
Ma Ha Bat Nha Ba La Mat.

Mahaprajnaparamita.
Si Sheng Jiu You
T sanh cu hu.
Each one from the four forms of births in the nine realms of existence,
Tong Gui Jing Tu Fa Men
ong qui Tnh o Phap Mon.

Invariably take refuge in the Pure Land Dharma Door.
Ba Nan San Tu
Bat nan tam o.

All in the eight difficult suffering categories and in the three evil paths,
Gong Ru Mi Tuo Yuan Hai
Cong nhap Di a Nguyen Hai.

Enter together the Great Ocean of Original Vows of the Amita Buddha.
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Tam Quy Y
Three Refuges
Zi Gui Yi Fo Dang Yuan Zhong Sheng
T quy y Phat, ng nguyen chung sanh,

I take refuge in Buddha, wishing all sentient beings
Ti Jie Da Dao Fa Wu Shang Xin
the giai ai ao, phat vo thng tam.

to understand the Great Doctrine, and make the superlative resolve.
Zi Gui Yi Fa Dang Yuan Zhong Sheng
T quy y Phap, ng nguyen chung sanh,

I take refuge in Dharma, wishing all sentient beings
Shen Ru Jing Zang Zhi Hui Ru Hai
tham nhap Kinh Tang, tr tue nh hai.

to penetrate the Sutra Pitaka with wisdom as unfathomable as the ocean.
Zi Gui Yi Seng Dang Yuan Zhong Sheng
T quy y Tang, ng nguyen chung sanh,

I take refuge in Sangha, wishing all sentient beings
Tong Li Da Zhong Yi Qie Wu Ai
thong ly ai chung, nhat thiet vo ngai.

to harmonize multitudes in general without any obstruction
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He Nan Sheng Zhong
Hoa Nam Thanh Chung

whatsoever and to respect the sacred Sangha.
B-6
Hoi Hng Ke
Parinamana Gatha
Yuan Yi Ci Gong De Zhuang Yan Fo Jing Tu
Nguyen d th cong c, trang nghiem Phat Tnh o.

May the merits and virtues accrued in this work adorn the Amitabha Buddhas Pure Land,
Shang Bao Si Chong En Xia Ji San Tu Ku
Thng bao t trong an, ha te tam o kho.

Repay the four great kindnesses above, and relieve the suffering of those on the three paths below.
Ruo You Jian Wen Zhe Xi Fa Pu Ti Xin
Nhc hu kien van gia, tat phat Bo e tam.

May those who see or hear of these efforts generate Bodhi-mind,
Jin Ci Yi Bao Shen Tong Sheng Ji Le Guo
Tan th nht bao than, ong sanh Cc Lac Quoc.

Spend their lives devoted to the Buddha Dharma, and finally be reborn together in the Land of Ultimate Bliss.
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Kinh Tung Buoi Chieu
Quyen Ha

Evening Services
Session II
-C-
Xng Thanh Hieu
Invocation
( )
(Quy tung moi cau 3 lan, tam tng niem Phat)
(Recite three times each of the following, kneeling in meditation.)
Nam Mo Quan The Am Bo Tat

Homage to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.
Nam Mo ai The Ch Bo Tat

Homage to Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva.

Homage to all Bodhisattvas in the great pure congregation.
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T Van Sam Chu Tnh o Van
Prayer By Ci Yun Chan Zhu
( Quy tung Remain kneeling )
Yi Xin Gui Ming Ji Le Shi Jie A Mi Tuo Fo
Nhat tam quy mang, Cc Lac The Gii, A Di a Phat.

Wholeheartedly we take refuge in Amita Buddha of the Western Paradise.
Yuan Yi Jing Guang Zhao Wo Ci Shi She Wo
Nguyen d tnh quang chieu nga, t th tiep nga.

May his pure light shine upon us, and his kind vows accept us.
Wo Jin Zheng Nian Cheng Ru Lai Ming Wei Pu Ti Dao
Nga kim chanh niem, xng Nh Lai danh, v Bo e ao

We are now mindful, and invoke Tathagatas name; Aiming at Bodhi,
Qiu Sheng Jing Tu Fo Xi Ben Shi Ruo You Zhong Sheng
cau sanh Tnh o. Phat tch bon the, nhc hu chung sanh
We seek rebirth into the Pure Land. The Buddha made his own vow that if any sentient being who
Yu Sheng Wo Guo Zhi Xin Xin Yao Nai Zhi Shi Nian
duc sanh nga quoc, ch tam tn nhao, nai ch thap niem,

might wish to be reborn in his land, with determination and faith or with even only ten invocations,
Ruo Bu Sheng Zhe Bu Qu Zheng Jue
nhc bat sanh gia, bat thu Chanh Giac.

Should yet fail to be reborn there, he would not have attained Supreme Enlightenment.
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Yi Ci Nian Fo Yin Yuan De Ru Ru Lai
D th niem Phat nhan duyen, ac nhap Nh Lai,

By virtue of this mindfulness of Buddha, we may enter Tathagatas
Da Shi Hai Zhong Cheng Fo Ci Li Zhong Zui Xiao Mie
ai the hai trung, tha Phat t lc, chung toi tieu diet,
Great ocean of vows. By the Buddhas mercy, may all iniquities be eradicated
Shan Gen Zeng Zhang Ruo Lin Ming Zhong Zi Zhi Shi Zhi
thien can tang trng. Nhc lam mang chung, t tri thi ch,
And good roots increased. At the approach of lifes end, may we know that time is up.
Shen Wu Bing Ku Xin Bu Tan Lian Yi Bu Dian Dao
than vo benh kho, tam bat tham luyen, y bat ien ao,
may the body suffer no ills, the mind harbor no attachments, and the senses yield no confusions.
Ru Ru Chan Ding Fo Ji Sheng Zhong Shou Zhi Jin Tai
nh nhap thien nh, Phat cap thanh chung, thu chap kim ai,
As in Dhyana serenity. Buddha and the holy ones, carrying the platform of gold,
Lai Ying Jie Wo Yu Yi Nian Qing Sheng Ji Le Guo
lai nghinh tiep nga, nhat niem khoanh, sanh Cc Lac Quoc.
come to meet us, that we may, in a split second, be reborn in Paradise.
Hua Kai Jian Fo Ji Wen Fo Sheng Dun Kai Fo Hui
Hoa khai kien Phat, tc van Phat tha, on khai Phat tue,
We, as the lotus unfolds, see Buddha, at once hear the Buddha Vehicle, Suddenly penetrate Buddhas wisdom.
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Guang Du Zhong Sheng Man Pu Ti Yuan
quang o chung sanh, man Bo e nguyen.

And deliver all sentient beings. In fulfillment at Bodhi wishes.
Shi Fang San Shi Yi Qie Fo
Thap phng tam the nhat thiet Phat

Buddhas in all places at all times.
Yi Qie Pu Sa Mo He Sa
Nhat thiet Bo Tat Ma Ha Tat

Bodhisattvas, Mahasattvas,
Mo He Bo Ruo Bo Luo Mi
Ma Ha Bat Nha Ba La Mat

Mahaprajnaparamita.
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Pho Hien Bo Tat Canh Chung Ke
Samantabhadras Admonition
(Remain kneeling Quy tung)
Shi Ri Yi Guo Ming Yi Sui Jian
Th nhat d qua. Mang diec tuy giam.

The day is done, and life dwindles accordingly.
Ru Shao Shui Yu Si You He Le
Nh thieu thuy ng. Th hu ha lac.

Like fish with little water, what joy is there!
(The Celebrant intones S Duy-Na hat)
Da Zhong
ai chung
Let us all
( ai chung ong hat The Congregation joins the Celebrant )
Dang Qin Jing Jin Ru Jiu Tou Ran
ng can tinh tan. Nh cu au nhien.

Endeavor for good progress, as if to fight a fire burning on ones own head.
Dan Nian Wu Chang Shen Wu Fang Yi
an niem vo thng. Tham vat phong dat.

Just keep impermanence in mind and guard against looseness.
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Tam Quy Y
Three Refuges






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He Nan Sheng Zhong
Hoa Nam Thanh Chung

C-7
Hoi Hng Ke
Parinamana Gatha
Yuan Yi Ci Gong De Zhuang Yan Fo Jing Tu
Nguyen d th cong c, trang nghiem Phat Tnh o.

May the merits and virtues accrued in this work adorn the Amitabha Buddhas Pure Land,
Shang Bao Si Chong En Xia Ji San Tu Ku
Thng bao t trong an, ha te tam o kho.

Repay the four great kindnesses above, and relieve the suffering of those on the three paths below.
Ruo You Jian Wen Zhe Xi Fa Pu Ti Xin
Nhc hu kien van gia, tat phat Bo e tam.

May those who see or hear of these efforts generate Bodhi-mind,
Jin Ci Yi Bao Shen Tong Sheng Ji Le Guo
Tan th nht bao than, ong sanh Cc Lac Quoc.

Spend their lives devoted to the Buddha Dharma, and finally be reborn together in the Land of Ultimate Bliss.
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Phat That Nghi Quy
Liturgy for Seven-Day Retreat
Phat That ai Hoi Hng
Grand Parinamana of Seven-Day Retreat
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ai Hoi Hng
Grand Parinamana
( , , , , , )
( Khi nghe mot tieng khanh, tat ca quy xuong va chap tay,
ngi Duy Na s xng va ai chung cung xng theo.)
(All proceed to stand before the Buddha. On hearing one stroke of the big gong,
all kneel down and join palms. The celebrant intones and all chant in unison.)

Di Zi Zhong Deng Xian Shi Sheng Si Fan Fu
e t chung ang, hien th sanh t pham phu

We, the disciples, are at present plain mortals.

Zui Zhang Shen Zhong Lun Hui Liu Dao Ku Bu Ke Yan
Toi chng tham trong, luan hoi luc ao, kho bat kha ngon
Deeply burdened with sins, transmigrating the six Paths of existence with suffering beyond words.

Jin Yu Zhi Shi De Wen Mi Tuo Ming Hao Ben Yuan Gong De
Kim ngo tri thc, at van Di a danh hieu, bon nguyen cong c
Now we find friends and hear the name of Amita Buddha with his original vows and virtues,

Yi Xin Cheng Nian Qiu Yuan Wang Sheng
Nht tam xng niem, cau nguyen vang sanh

which we wholeheartedly invoke, praying to be reborn in Pure Land.

Yuan Fo Ci Bei Bu She Ai Lian She Shou
Nguyen Phat t bi bat xa, ai lam nhiep tho

May Buddha in compassion not forsake us, but pity and accept us.
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Di Zi Zhong Deng Bu Shi Fo Shen
e t chung ang, bat thc Phat than

We, the disciples, do not recognize Buddhas being,

Xiang Hao Guong Ming Yuan Fo Shi Xian
Tng hao quang minh, nguyen Phat th hien

form, features, and radiance. May Buddha manifest them to us.

Ling Wo De Jian Ji Jian Guan Yin Shi Zhi
Lenh nga ac kien, cap kien Quan Am The Ch

May we be able to behold them and see Avalokitesvara, Mahasthamaprapta,

Zhu Pu Sa Zhong Bi Shi Jie Zhong
Ch Bo Tat chung, b the gii trung

other Bodhisattvas and all pertaining to that world, such as

Qing Jing Zhuang Yan Guang Ming Miao Xiang Deng
Thanh tnh trang nghiem, quang minh dieu tng ang

purity, grandeur, glory, radiance, brilliance and wonder.

Ling Wo Liao Liao De Jian A Mi Tuo Fo
Lenh nga lieu lieu, at kien A Di a Phat

May we be enabled to see clearly Amita Buddha.
( , , )
(ng day ri cho, va i va chap tay niem)
(All arise, join palms, circumambulate and invocate)
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Na Mo A Mi Tuo Fo
( , , )
Nam Mo A Di a Phat ( i niem mot vong, nghe khanh hieu, tiep niem)
Homage to Amita Buddha. (Join palms, circumambulate and invocate. On hearing
one stroke of the big gong, proceed the next.)

( , , )
Nam Mo Quan The Am Bo Tat ( i niem mot vong, nghe khanh hieu, tiep niem)
Homage to Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. . (Join palms, circumambulate and invocate. On hearing

( , , )
Nam Mo ai The Ch Bo Tat ( i niem mot vong, nghe tieng khanh, tiep niem)
Homage to Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta. (Join palms, circumambulate and invocate. On hearing

( , , , )
Nam Mo Thanh Tnh ai Hai Chung Bo Tat ( i niem mot vong, ve cho cu,
nghe tieng khanh, quy xuong)
Homage to all Bodhisattvas in the pure great congregation. (Join palms, circumambulate, invocate, return.
On hearing one stroke of the big gong,
all kneel down.)

( , .)
Nam Mo Thanh Tnh ai Hai Chung Bo Tat (nghe tieng khanh, ngng niem)
Homage to all Bodhisattvas in the pure great congregation. (On hearing one stroke of the big gong,
prepare to stop invocation.)


Homage to all Bodhisattvas in the pure great congregation.
D-3
Nguyen Tng
Wish Chant

Yuan Wo Lin Zhong Wu Zhang Ai A Mi Tuo Fo Yuan Xiang Ying
Nguyen nga lam chung vo chng ngai, A Di a Phat vien tng nghinh
I wish that I may meet the end of life without impediments. May Amita Buddha come from afar to receive
me.

Guan Yin Gan Lu Sa Wu To Shi Zhi Jin Tai An Wo Zu
Quan Am cam lo sai ngo thu, The Ch kim ai an nga tuc

May Avalokitesvaras Amrtra be sprinkled on my head, and Mahasthamapraptas gold platform be set
under my feet.

Yi Cha Na Zhong Li Wu Zhuo Qu Sheng Bi Qing Dao Lian Chi
Nhat sat na trung ly ngu trc, khuat than t khoanh ao lien tr

In a wink I shall leave this world with its five kinds of pollution. In a flash I shall reach the Lotus Pond.

Lian Hua Kai Hou Jian Ci Zun Qin Ting Fa Yin Ke Liao Liao
Lien hoa khai hau kien t ton, than thnh Phap am kha lieu lieu
After the lotus blooms fully, I shall see the Kind Honored One, and in person listen to and hear his voice,
indeed, clearly.

Wen Yi Ji Wu Wu Sheng Ren Bu Wei An Yang Ru Suo Po
Van d tc ngo vo sanh nhan, bat vi an dng nhap Ta Ba

Having heard him I shall rest in the belief in peace beyond Rebirth. Without abandoning Paradise I may
re-enter the Saha worlds.
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Shan Zhi Fang Bian Du Zhong Sheng Qiao Ba Cheng Lao Wei Fo Shi
Thien tri phng tien o chung sanh, xao ba tran lao vi Phat s
Well versed in those expediencies to enlighten sentient beings and adroitly to convert earthly toils to
Buddhist services.

Wo Yuan Ru Si Fo Zi Zhi Bi Jing Dang Lai De Cheng Jiu
Nga nguyen nh t Phat t tri, tat canh ng lai at thanh tu

My wishes, as above, are, of course, known to Buddha and will finally, in the future, be realized.
( ng len All arise)
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Thap anh Le
Concluding Worship

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le

Wholeheartedly we honor

Hong Yang Jing Le Tu Shi Jia Fo Ru Lai
Hoang dng Tnh Lac o, Thch Ca Phat Nh Lai

the one who preached the Pure Paradise, Sakyamuni Tathagata

Qian Bai Yi Hua Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
Thien bach c hoa than, bien Phap Gii ch Phat

with thousands, millions of Nirmanakayas, and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Chang Ji Guang Jing Tu A Mi Tuo Ru Lai
Thng Tch Quang Tnh o, A Di a Nh Lai

Amita Tathagata of the Pure Land of Permanent Peace and

Qiang Jing Miao Fa Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
Thanh tnh dieu Phap Than, bien Phap Gii ch Phat

Glory with pure and excellent Dharmakaya and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra
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Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Shi Bao Zhuang Yan Tu A Mi Tuo Ru Lai
Thc Bao Trang Nghiem o, A Di a Nh Lai

Amita Tathagata of the Glorious Land of Real Reward,

Wei Chen Xiang Hai Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
Vi tran tng hai than, bien Phap Gii ch Phat

whose great being manifests as tiniest motes, and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Fang Bian Sheng Ju Tu A Mi Tuo Ru Lai
Phng Tien Thanh C o, A Di a Nh Lai

Amita Tathagata of the Expedient Land dwelt in by the saints,

Xie Tuo Xiang Yan Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
Giai thoat tng nghiem than, bien Phap Gii ch Phat

whose glorious being manifests in the form of liberation, and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le

D-7

Xi Fang An Le Tu A Mi Tuo Ru Lai
Tay Phng An Lac o, A Di a Nh Lai

Amita Tathagata of the Western Paradise

Da Sheng Geng Jie Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
ai Tha can gii than, bien Phap Gii ch Phat

with entity rooted in the Mahayana realm, and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le




Shi Fang Hua Wang Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
Thap phng hoa vang sanh, Bien Phap gii ch Phat

who manifests himself in all places and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Xi Fang An Le Tu Jiao Xing Li San Jing
Tay Phng An Lac o, giao hanh ly tam kinh

the Sutras of the Western Paradise for the triad of Preaching, Practice and Principle,
D-8

Ji Yi Zheng Xuan Yang Bian Fa Jie Zun Fa
Cap y chanh tuyen dng, bien Phap Gii Ton Phap

and the revered Dharma throughout Dharmaksetra, as expounded both indirectly and directly.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Xi Fang An Le Tu Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa
Tay Phng An Lac o, Quan The Am Bo Tat

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva of the Western Paradise

Wan Yi Zi Jin Shen Bian Fa Jie Pu Sa Mo He Sa
Van c t kim than, bien Phap Gii Bo Tat Ma Ha Tat

with myriads and millions of entities in the purple-gold and all Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas throughout
Dharmaksetra.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Xi Fang An Le Tu Da Shi Zhi Pu Sa
Tay Phng An Lac o, ai The Ch Bo Tat

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva of the Western Paradise,

Wu Bian Guang Zhi Shen Bian Fa Jie Pu Sa Mo He Sa
Vo bien quang x than, bien Phap Gii Bo Tat Ma Ha Tat

the boundless, radiant, illumined being, and all Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas throughout Dharmaksetra.
D-9

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Xi Fang An Le Tu Qing Jing Da Hai Zhong
Tay Phng An Lac o, thanh tnh ai hai chung

the great pure congregation of the Western Paradise,

Man Fen Er Yan Shen Bian Fa Jie Sheng Zhong
Man phan nh nghiem than, bien Phap Gii thanh chung

Beings fully adorned with bliss and wisdom, and all the saints throughout Dharmaksetra.
D-10
Tam Quy Y
Three Refuges






D-11
He Nan Sheng Zhong
Hoa Nam Thanh Chung

D-12
ai Oan Than Le Phat
Worship to Buddhas for Past Friends and Foes
( , , , :)
(Tam quy y xong, lay ba lay, nghe tieng khanh, ngi Duy Na s xng:)
(After the Three Refuges and three prostrations,
the large bell-gong is sounded once, and the celebrant intones: )

Ge Ren Dai Wei Fu Mu Shi Zhang Ji Li Jie Yuan Qin
Cac nhan ai vi phu mau s trng ky lch kiep oan than.

Let each of us, for the sake of his parents, teachers, elders and past friends and foes,

Li Fo San Bai
Le Phat tam bai.

worship Buddhas with three prostrations and
( : Duy Na s xng : Celebrant intoning:)

Qiu Sheng Jing Tu
Cau sanh Tnh o

Pray to be reborn in the Pure Land.
( : Chung ap: Congregation responding:)

A Mi Tuo Fo
( )
A Di a Phat (lien quy xuong lay)
Amita Buddha. (Followed by prostration:)
( : Duy Na s tai xng: Celebrant repeating:)

Qiu Sheng Jing Tu
Cau sanh Tnh o

( Chung tai ap: Congregation responding again:)
D-13

A Mi Tuo Fo
( )
Amita Buddha. (Followed by prostration)
( : Duy Na s xng lan th ba: Celebrant intoning for the third time:)

Qiu Sheng Jing Tu
Cau sanh Tnh o

( : Chung tai ap: Congregation responding for the third time:)

A Mi Tuo Fo
( )
D-14


Da Zhong
ai chung
Let us all


( Congregation responding and bowing: )

A Mi Tuo Fo
A Di a Phat
Amita Buddha.
D-15
Phat That Nghi Quy
Liturgy for Seven-Day Retreat
Phat That Vien Man Nhat Phat Tien

ai Hoi Hng
Grand Parinamana
on the Final Day of Seven-Day Retreat
-E-
ai Hoi Hng
Grand Parinamana
( , , , , , )
( Khi nghe mot tieng khanh, tat ca quy xuong va chap tay,
ngi Duy Na s xng va ai chung cung xng theo.)
(All proceed to stand before the Buddha. On hearing one stroke of the big gong,
all kneel down and join palms. The celebrant intones and all chant in unison.)

Di Zi Zhong Deng Xian Shi Sheng Si Fan Fu
e t chung ang, hien th sanh t pham phu

We, the disciples, are at present plain mortals.

Zui Zhang Shen Zhong Lun Hui Liu Dao Ku Bu Ke Yan
Toi chng tham trong, luan hoi luc ao, kho bat kha ngon
Deeply burdened with sins, transmigrating the six Paths of existence with suffering beyond words.

Jin Yu Zhi Shi De Wen Mi Tuo Ming Hao Ben Yuan Gong De
Kim ngo tri thc, at van Di a danh hieu, bon nguyen cong c
Now we find friends and hear the name of Amita Buddha with his original vows and virtues,

Yi Xin Cheng Nian Qiu Yuan Wang Sheng
Nht tam xng niem, cau nguyen vang sanh

which we wholeheartedly invoke, praying to be reborn in Pure Land.

Yuan Fo Ci Bei Bu She Ai Lian She Shou
Nguyen Phat t bi bat xa, ai lam nhiep tho

May Buddha in compassion not forsake us, but pity and accept us.
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Grand Parinamana on the Final-Day of Seven-Day Retreat - Page E-1

Di Zi Zhong Deng Bu Shi Fo Shen
e t chung ang, bat thc Phat than

We, the disciples, do not recognize Buddhas being,

Xiang Hao Guong Ming Yuan Fo Shi Xian
Tng hao quang minh, nguyen Phat th hien

form, features, and radiance. May Buddha manifest them to us.

Ling Wo De Jian Ji Jian Guan Yin Shi Zhi
Lenh nga ac kien, cap kien Quan Am The Ch

May we be able to behold them and see Avalokitesvara, Mahasthamaprapta,

Zhu Pu Sa Zhong Bi Shi Jie Zhong
Ch Bo Tat chung, b the gii trung

other Bodhisattvas and all pertaining to that world, such as

Qing Jing Zhuang Yan Guang Ming Miao Xiang Deng
Thanh tnh trang nghiem, quang minh dieu tng ang

purity, grandeur, glory, radiance, brilliance and wonder.

Ling Wo Liao Liao De Jian A Mi Tuo Fo
Lenh nga lieu lieu, at kien A Di a Phat

May we be enabled to see clearly Amita Buddha.
( , , )
(ng day ri cho, va i va chap tay niem)
(All arise, join palms, circumambulate and invocate)
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Na Mo A Mi Tuo Fo
( , , )
Nam Mo A Di a Phat ( i niem mot vong, nghe khanh hieu, tiep niem)
Homage to Amita Buddha. (Join palms, circumambulate and invocate. On hearing

( , , )
Nam Mo Quan The Am Bo Tat ( i niem mot vong, nghe khanh hieu, tiep niem)
Homage to Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. . (Join palms, circumambulate and invocate. On hearing

( , , )
Nam Mo ai The Ch Bo Tat ( i niem mot vong, nghe tieng khanh, tiep niem)
Homage to Bodhisattva Mahasthamaprapta. (Join palms, circumambulate and invocate. On hearing

( , , , )
Nam Mo Thanh Tnh ai Hai Chung Bo Tat ( i niem mot vong, ve cho cu,
nghe tieng khanh, quy xuong)
Homage to all Bodhisattvas in the pure great congregation. (Join palms, circumambulate, invocate, return.
On hearing one stroke of the big gong,
all kneel down.)

( , .)
Nam Mo Thanh Tnh ai Hai Chung Bo Tat (nghe tieng khanh, ngng niem)
Homage to all Bodhisattvas in the pure great congregation. (On hearing one stroke of the big gong,
prepare to stop invocation.)


Homage to all Bodhisattvas in the pure great congregation.
E-3
Nguyen Tng
Wish Chant

Yuan Wo Lin Zhong Wu Zhang Ai A Mi Tuo Fo Yuan Xiang Ying
Nguyen nga lam chung vo chng ngai, A Di a Phat vien tng nghinh
I wish that I may meet the end of life without impediments. May Amita Buddha come from afar to receive
me.

Guan Yin Gan Lu Sa Wu To Shi Zhi Jin Tai An Wo Zu
Quan Am cam lo sai ngo thu, The Ch kim ai an nga tuc

May Avalokitesvaras Amrtra be sprinkled on my head, and Mahasthamapraptas gold platform be set
under my feet.

Yi Cha Na Zhong Li Wu Zhuo Qu Sheng Bi Qing Dao Lian Chi
Nhat sat na trung ly ngu trc, khuat than t khoanh ao lien tr

In a wink I shall leave this world with its five kinds of pollution. In a flash I shall reach the Lotus Pond.

Lian Hua Kai Hou Jian Ci Zun Qin Ting Fa Yin Ke Liao Liao
Lien hoa khai hau kien t ton, than thnh Phap am kha lieu lieu
After the lotus blooms fully, I shall see the Kind Honored One, and in person listen to and hear his voice,
indeed, clearly.

Wen Yi Ji Wu Wu Sheng Ren Bu Wei An Yang Ru Suo Po
Van d tc ngo vo sanh nhan, bat vi an dng nhap Ta Ba

Having heard him I shall rest in the belief in peace beyond Rebirth. Without abandoning Paradise I may
re-enter the Saha worlds.
E-4

Shan Zhi Fang Bian Du Zhong Sheng Qiao Ba Cheng Lao Wei Fo Shi
Thien tri phng tien o chung sanh, xao ba tran lao vi Phat s
Well versed in those expediencies to enlighten sentient beings and adroitly to convert earthly toils to
Buddhist services.

Wo Yuan Ru Si Fo Zi Zhi Bi Jing Dang Lai De Cheng Jiu
Nga nguyen nh t Phat t tri, tat canh ng lai at thanh tu

My wishes, as above, are, of course, known to Buddha and will finally, in the future, be realized.
( ng len All arise)
E-5
Thap anh Le
Concluding Worship

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Hong Yang Jing Le Tu Shi Jia Fo Ru Lai
Hoang dng Tnh Lac o, Thch Ca Phat Nh Lai

the one who preached the Pure Paradise, Sakyamuni Tathagata

Qian Bai Yi Hua Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
Thien bach c hoa than, bien Phap Gii ch Phat

with thousands, millions of Nirmanakayas, and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Chang Ji Guang Jing Tu A Mi Tuo Ru Lai
Thng Tch Quang Tnh o, A Di a Nh Lai

Amita Tathagata of the Pure Land of Permanent Peace and

Qiang Jing Miao Fa Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
Thanh tnh dieu Phap Than, bien Phap Gii ch Phat

Glory with pure and excellent Dharmakaya and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra
E-6

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Shi Bao Zhuang Yan Tu A Mi Tuo Ru Lai
Thc Bao Trang Nghiem o, A Di a Nh Lai

Amita Tathagata of the Glorious Land of Real Reward,

Wei Chen Xiang Hai Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
Vi tran tng hai than, bien Phap Gii ch Phat

whose great being manifests as tiniest motes, and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Fang Bian Sheng Ju Tu A Mi Tuo Ru Lai
Phng Tien Thanh C o, A Di a Nh Lai

Amita Tathagata of the Expedient Land dwelt in by the saints,

Xie Tuo Xiang Yan Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
Giai thoat tng nghiem than, bien Phap Gii ch Phat

whose glorious being manifests in the form of liberation, and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le

E-7



Da Sheng Geng Jie Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
ai Tha can gii than, bien Phap Gii ch Phat

with entity rooted in the Mahayana realm, and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le




Shi Fang Hua Wang Sheng Bian Fa Jie Zhu Fo
Thap phng hoa vang sanh, Bien Phap gii ch Phat

who manifests himself in all places and all Buddhas throughout Dharmaksetra.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Xi Fang An Le Tu Jiao Xing Li San Jing
Tay Phng An Lac o, giao hanh ly tam kinh

the Sutras of the Western Paradise for the triad of Preaching, Practice and Principle,
E-8

Ji Yi Zheng Xuan Yang Bian Fa Jie Zun Fa
Cap y chanh tuyen dng, bien Phap Gii Ton Phap

and the revered Dharma throughout Dharmaksetra, as expounded both indirectly and directly.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Xi Fang An Le Tu Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa
Tay Phng An Lac o, Quan The Am Bo Tat

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva of the Western Paradise

Wan Yi Zi Jin Shen Bian Fa Jie Pu Sa Mo He Sa
Van c t kim than, bien Phap Gii Bo Tat Ma Ha Tat

with myriads and millions of entities in the purple-gold and all Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas throughout
Dharmaksetra.

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Xi Fang An Le Tu Da Shi Zhi Pu Sa
Tay Phng An Lac o, ai The Ch Bo Tat

Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva of the Western Paradise,

Wu Bian Guang Zhi Shen Bian Fa Jie Pu Sa Mo He Sa
Vo bien quang x than, bien Phap Gii Bo Tat Ma Ha Tat

the boundless, radiant, illumined being, and all Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas throughout Dharmaksetra.
E-9

Yi Xin Ding Li
Nhat tam anh le


Xi Fang An Le Tu Qing Jing Da Hai Zhong
Tay Phng An Lac o, thanh tnh ai hai chung

the great pure congregation of the Western Paradise,

Man Fen Er Yan Shen Bian Fa Jie Sheng Zhong
Man phan nh nghiem than, bien Phap Gii thanh chung

Beings fully adorned with bliss and wisdom, and all the saints throughout Dharmaksetra.
E-10
Tam Quy Y
Three Refuges






E-11
He Nan Sheng Zhong
Hoa Nam Thanh Chung

E-12
Phat That Vien Man Nhat Phat Tien ai Hoi Hng Hau Le To
Homage to The Patriarchs on The Final Day of Seven-Day Retreat
After Grand Parinamana
( , , , :)
(Tam quy y xong, lay ba lay, nghe tieng khanh, ngi Duy Na s xng:)
(After the Three Refuges and three prostrations,
the large bell-gong is sounded three times, and the celebrant intones:)

Ding Li Xi Tian Dong Tu Li Dai Zu Shi
anh le tay thien ong o lch ai to s.

We honor the Patriarchs of the West and the East of all generations.

Ding Li Tian Xia Hong Yang Fo Fa Zhu Da Shan Zhi Shi
anh le thien ha hoang dng Phat Phap ch ai thien tri thc.

We honor all the great learned ones in the world who propagate Amidism and spread the teaching.

Ding Li Chu Zu Lu Shan Dong Lin Yuan Gong Da Shi
anh le S To L Sn ong Lam Vien Cong ai S.

We honor the first Patriarch Grand Master Hui Yuan of Tong Lin Temple in Lushan.

Ding Li Er Zu Chang An Gong Ming Dao Gong Da Shi
anh le Nh To Trng An Quang Minh ao Cong ai S.

We honor the second Patriarch Grand Master Shan Tao of Kuang Ming Temple in Changan.

Ding Li San Zu Nan Yue Bo Zhou Yuan Gong Da Shi
anh le Tam To Nam Nhac Ban Chu Vien Cong ai S.

We honor the third Patriarch Grand Master Cheng Yuan of Po Chou Temple in Nan Yue.
E-13

Ding Li Si Zu Wu Tai Zhu Lin Zhao Gong Da Shi
anh le T To Ngu ai Truc Lam Chieu Cong ai S.

We honor the fourth Patriarch Grand Master Fa Chao of Chu Lin Temple in Wu Tai.

Ding Li Wu Zu Xin Ding Wu Long Kang Gong Da Shi
anh le Ngu To Tan nh O Long Khang Cong ai S.

We honor the fifth Patriarch Grand Master Shao Kang of Wu Lung Temple in Hsinting.

Ding Li Liu Zu Hang Zhou Yong Ming Shou Gong Da Shi
anh le Luc To Hang Chau Vnh Minh Tho Cong ai S.

We honor the sixth Patriarch Grand Master Yen Shou of Yung Ming Temple in Hangchow.

Ding Li Qi Zu Hang Zhou Zhao Qing Chang Gong Da Shi
anh le That To Hang Chau Chieu Khanh Thng Cong ai S.

We honor the seventh Patriarch Grand Master Hsing Chang of Chao Ching Temple in Hangchow.

Ding Li Ba Zu Hang Zhou Yun Qi Hong Gong Da Shi
anh le Bat To Hang Chau Van The Hong Cong ai S.

We honor the eighth Patriarch Grand Master Chu Hung of Yun Chi Temple in Hangchow.

Ding Li Jiu Zu Bei Tian Mu Ling Feng Xu Gong Da Shi
anh le Cu To Bac Thien Muc Linh Phong Huc Cong ai S.

We honor the ninth Patriarch Grand Master Chih Hsiu of Ling Feng Temple in North Tien Mu.

Ding Li Shi Zu Yu Shan Pu Ren Ce Gong Da Shi
anh le Thap To Ngu Sn Pho Nhan Sach Cong ai S.

We honor the tenth Patriarch Grand Master Hsing Tse of Pu Jen Temple in Yu Shan.
E-14

Ding Li Shi Yi Zu Hang Zhou Fan Tian Xian Gong Da Shi
anh le Thap Nht To Hang Chau Pham Thien Hien Cong ai S.

We honor the eleventh Patriarch Grand Master Shih Hsien of Fan Tien Temple in Hangchow.

Ding Li Shi Er Zu Hong Luo Zi Fu Xing Gong Da Shi
anh le Thap Nh To Hong Loa T Phc Tnh Cong ai S.

We honor the twelfth Patriarch Grand Master Chi Hsin of Tzu Fu Temple in Hung Lo.

Ding Li Shi San Zu Su Zhou Ling Yan Liang Gong Da Shi
anh le Thap Tam To To Chau Linh Nghiem Lng Cong ai S.

We honor the thirteenth Patriarch Grand Master Yin Kuang of Ling Yen Temple in Soochow.

Ding Li Gu Jin Lian She Zong Shi
anh le Co Kim Lien Xa Ton S.

We honor Amidist Masters of the Past and the Present.

Ding Li Zhu Qi He Shang
anh le Chu That Hoa Thng.

We honor the Most Reverend Master in charge of the Retreat.
E-15
ai Oan Than Le Phat
Worship to Buddhas for Past Friends and Foes
( : Duy Na s xng: Celebrant intoning:)

Ge Ren Dai Wei Fu Mu Shi Zhang Ji Li Jie Yuan Qin
Cac nhan ai vi phu mau s trng ky lch kiep oan than.

Let each of us, for the sake of his parents, teachers, elders and past friends and foes,

Li Fo San Bai
Le Phat tam bai.

worship Buddhas with three prostrations and

Qiu Sheng Jing Tu
Cau sanh Tnh o

( : Chung ap: Congregation responding:)

A Mi Tuo Fo
( )
Amita Buddha. (Followed by Prostration:)
( : Duy Na s tai xng: Celebrant repeating:)

Qiu Sheng Jing Tu
Cau sanh Tnh o

( Chung tai ap: Congregation responding again: )
E-16

A Mi Tuo Fo
( )
Amita Buddha. (Followed by Prostration)
( : Duy Na s xng lan th ba: Celebrant intoning for the third time:)

Qiu Sheng Jing Tu
Cau sanh Tnh o

( : Chung tai ap: Congregation responding for the third time:)

A Mi Tuo Fo
( )
E-17


Da Zhong
ai chung
Let us all


( Congregation responding and bowing: )

A Mi Tuo Fo
A Di a Phat
Amita Buddha.
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Kinh Tung Buoi Sang & Toi

& Phat That Nghi Quy

The Buddhist Liturgy for

Lien Tr Hai Hoi, Di a Nh Lai,

Guan Yin Shi Zhi Zuo Lian Tai

Quan Am The Ch toa lien ai,

Jie Yin Shang Jin Jie

Tiep dan thng kim giai,

ai the hoang khai, pho nguyen ly tran ai.

Na Mo Lian Chi Hai Hui Pu Sa Mo He Sa

Nam Mo Lien Tr Hai Hoi Bo Tat Ma Ha Tat

Na Mo Lian Chi Hai Hui Pu Sa Mo He Sa

Nam Mo Lien Tr Hai Hoi Bo Tat Ma Ha Tat

Nam Mo Lien Tr Hai Hoi Bo Tat Ma Ha Tat

Na Mo Lian Chi Hai Hui Fo Pu Sa

Phat Thuyet A Di a Kinh

Cap Co oc Vien, d ai Ty Kheo Tang, thien nh bach ngu

thap nhn cau, giai th ai A La Han, chung s tri thc,

Trng Lao Xa Li Phat, Ma Ha Muc Kien Lien, Ma Ha Ca

Diep, Ma Ha Ca Chien Dien, Ma Ha Cau Hy La, Ly Ba

a, Chau Li Ban a Gia, Nan a, A Nan a, La Hau

La, Kieu Pham Ba e, Tan au Lo Pha La oa, Ca Lu

a Di, Ma Ha Kiep Tan Na, Bac Cau La, A Nau

Lau a, nh th ang ch ai e t, tinh ch Bo Tat

Bo Tat, Can a Ha e Bo Tat, Thng Tinh Tan Bo Tat,

d nh th ang ch ai Bo Tat, cap Thch e Hoan Nhn

ang, vo lng ch thien ai chung cau. Nh thi Phat cao Trng

Lao Xa Li Phat: Tung th Tay Phng, qua thap van c Phat

o, hu the gii danh viet Cc Lac, ky o hu Phat, hieu

A Di a, kim hien tai thuyet Phap. Xa Li Phat, b o

ha co danh vi Cc Lac? ky quoc chung sanh, vo hu chung

kho, an tho ch lac, co danh Cc Lac. Hu Xa Li Phat,

trung hang tho, giai th t bao chau trap vi nhieu, th co

b quoc danh vi Cc Lac. Hu Xa Li Phat, Cc Lac quoc

o, hu that bao tr, bat cong c thuy, sung man ky trung,

tr e thuan d kim sa bo a. T bien giai ao, kim

ngan, lu ly, pha le hiep thanh, thng hu lau cac, diec d

kim, ngan, lu ly, pha le, xa c, xch chau, ma nao

nhi nghiem sc chi, Tr trung lien hoa, ai nh xa luan, thanh

bach quang, vi dieu hng khiet. Xa Li Phat, Cc Lac quoc o,

thanh tu nh th cong c trang nghiem. Hu Xa Li Phat, b

Phat quoc o, thng tac thien nhac, huynh kim vi a, tru da

luc thi, vu thien man a la hoa, ky o chung sanh, thng

tha phng thap van c Phat, tc d thc thi, hoan ao bon

quoc, phan thc kinh hanh. Xa Li Phat, Cc Lac quoc o, thanh

tu nh th cong c trang nghiem. Phuc th Xa Li Phat, b

ao phan, nh th ang Phap. ky o chung sanh, van th am

d, giai tat niem Phat, niem Phap, niem Tang. Xa Li Phat, nh

vat v th ieu, thc th toi bao s sanh. S d gia

ha? B Phat quoc o, vo tam ac ao. Xa Li Phat, ky

Phat quoc o thng vo ac ao chi danh, ha huong hu thc,

th ch chung ieu, giai th A Di a Phat, duc linh Phap

am tuyen lu, bien hoa s tac. Xa Li Phat, b Phat quoc

o, vi phong xuy ong, ch bao hang tho, cap bao la vong,

xuat vi dieu am, th nh ba thien chung nhac, ong thi cau

niem Tang chi tam. Xa Li Phat, ky Phat quoc o, thanh tu

nh th cong c trang nghiem. Xa Li Phat, nh y van

ha? B Phat ha co hieu A Di a? Xa Li Phat, b

th co hieu vi A Di a. Hu Xa Li Phat, b Phat

tho mang, cap ky nhn dan vo lng vo bien a tang ky

kiep, co danh A Di a. Xa Li Phat, A Di a Phat,

thanh Phat d lai, kim thap kiep. Hu Xa Li Phat, b

Phat hu vo lng vo bien Thanh Van e t, giai A La