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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.
The Dedication of blessing, thanks and love that we recite at PZI funerals.
SUTRA: Shitou Xiqian’s ancient Sandokai translated by Joan Sutherland and John Tarrant, entitled Taking Part in the Gathering.
In the Great Heart Sutra, Avalokiteshvara makes the case to Shariputra for crossing beyond suffering into the emptiness at the heart of the universe.
The Four Boundless Vows & Four Bodhisattva Vows
Text of the Great Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra (short version.) Musical score by PZI’s Richie Dominge, 2007, is in a separate post.
Sutras & Ceremonies: This is an ancient chant to ward off misfortunes.
This is essentially a confession, but not to an outside entity.
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