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Afternoon Service and Meal Chant

Given by Group at Sokoji on July 26th, 1965

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Serial:

SF-05112C

Keywords:

Chanting

Summary:

Tape 1 Summer sesshin 1965, Monday 1st day of sesshin (?) July 26th 1965 Tape 1 Side 1: afternoon service; meal chant

AI Summary:

The talk focuses on the significance of the afternoon service and the meal chant during a Zen sesshin. It explores the repeated invocation of "Namo Shakyamuni Buddha," emphasizing the deep reverence and focus on devotion in Zen practice. This chant symbolizes the practitioners' continuous dedication to understanding and embodying the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha. The repetition underscores both a ritualistic cadence and a meditative concentration essential for Zen practice.

Referenced Works:

Teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha: Essential to the ritual practice discussed, serving as the focal point of devotion and the embodiment of Buddhist teachings in the chant.
The Sutra of Infinite Meanings: Implied within the context for understanding the layered meanings in ritualistic practices and their application in Zen worship.

AI Suggested Title: Embracing Devotion Through Zen Chant

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AI Vision Notes:

Possible Title: Summer Session
Additional text: Mon. July 26 1965, Beg. 1 p.m. lecture 1-470, Afternoon Service 478-565, Meal Chant 566-639, transcribed Aug. 1965

Additional text: Dinner Lecture 6:15, 00-846, transcribed Aug. 1965

@AI-Vision_v003

Notes:

Chanting - two sections, not separated: Maka Hannya Haramita Shin Gyo, with eko; followed by meal chants in Japanese

Transcript:

Venerable Thay, I bow to you, [...]

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I bow to you, I bow to you, Namo Shakyamuni Buddha Shakyamuni Buddha Namo Shakyamuni Buddha Shakyamuni Buddha Namo Shakyamuni Buddha Shakyamuni Buddha

[02:02]