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Buddhist Prayers
About Buddhist Prayers:
“Most of the prayers that we recite contain meanings to be reflected upon. This type of chanting is not done to request or invoke the compassion of the Buddhas but is a method of meditation, the content of the chant being the object of meditation.
“However, there is a type of chant which is done to invoke the compassionate attention of the Buddhas. The difference between this and worshipping a god is determined by the motivation and the recognition of what one is doing. Whenever a Mahayana Buddhist makes an offering or a prayer to the Buddhas or Bodhisattvas, he is asking guidance and aid to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.” HH the Dalai Lama, Interview by Mike Hellbach. Translated by Sherpa Tulku. Prepared by Glenn H. Mullin. From Second Dharma Celebration, November 5th-8th 1982, New Delhi, India.

Longlife Prayers

Buddha Prayers

Prayer for Light

Amida, Oneness of Life and Light,

I enjoin my hands and pray to you,

Who resides in every quarter, direction and within my heart.

Let your Primal Vow kindle the Light of Dharma in all beings,

For those who grope bewildered in the gloom of sorrow.

Namo Amida Buddha. Read the rest of this entry »

Daily Affirmation Prayer

Entrusting in the Primal Vow of Buddha,

Calling out the Buddha-name,

I shall pass through the journey of life with strength and joy.

Revering the Light of Buddha,

Reflecting upon my imperfect self,

I shall proceed to live a life of gratitude. Read the rest of this entry »

What We Believe?

Below is a brief summary in 21 points of the core beliefs and tents of our Fellowship. These basic 21 points cover such topics like the ultimate nature of reality, the significance of our Buddha, the purpose of life, basic practices, death, hell, evil, eternal life, salvation, scriptures, etc. Ultimately, these 21 points can be summed up in the belief in the one Life, compassion, love, hope and the inner potential of every human being. Read the rest of this entry »

Without Buddha’s kindness we would not know the real causes of happiness or the real causes of suffering.

Buddha taught us how all happiness and suffering depend upon the mind. Read the rest of this entry »