Sutra Book & Ceremonies Library
There are 28 pieces here.
Dedication: Funeral Service
The bare bones structure of a PZI Funeral Service begins with the koan, “Where do we go when we die?” and includes the Heart Sutra and the Kanzeon Sutra of Endless Life.
Dedication: Funeral
The Dedication of blessing, thanks and love that we recite at PZI funerals.
Ceremonies: Long Readings for Afternoon: Taking Part in the Gathering – Shitou Xiqian
SUTRA: Shitou Xiqian’s ancient Sandokai translated by Joan Sutherland and John Tarrant, entitled Taking Part in the Gathering.
Sutra Book: The Great Heart Sutra – Spoken
In the Great Heart Sutra, Avalokiteshvara makes the case to Shariputra for crossing beyond suffering into the emptiness at the heart of the universe.
Sutra Book: The Four Boundless Vows & Four Bodhisattva Vows
The Four Boundless Vows & Four Bodhisattva Vows
Sutra Book: The Great Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra – Sung Version
Text of the Great Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra (short version.) Musical score by PZI’s Richie Dominge, 2007, is in a separate post.
Sutra Book: Sho Sai Myo Kichijo Dharani
Sutras & Ceremonies: This is an ancient chant to ward off misfortunes.
Sutra Book: Purification
This is essentially a confession, but not to an outside entity.