Great Transference of Merit

We disciples are common people, subject to birth and death. Burdened by deep and heavy offenses, revolving in six destinies, we suffer unspeakable pain, but now we have met a good teacher. we have heard Amitabha's name and the merit of hiis vows. Single-mindedly reciting his name, and seeking rebirth in his land, we hope the buddha will not renounce us, buut will kindly gather us in. We disciples do not recognize him, his body, his hallmarks, we hope the buddha will manifest, let us see Gwan Yin, Great Strength, and all of the boddhisattvas in that land of pure adornment, their light, their hallmarks and chacteristics; and cause us all at last to see Amitabha.

Na Mo Amitabha
Na Mo Gwan Shr Yin Boddhisattva
Na Mo Great Strength Buddha
Na Mo Great Pure Sea of Boddhisattvas

When death comes may we have no obstructions, may Amitabha come and welcome us. May Gwan Yin sprinkle sweet dew on our heads, and Great Strength place a golden dias beneath our feet. So in an instant we leave the five turbidities and arrive at the lotus pool. When our flowers open, may we see the buddha, and drawing near, hear the sounds of dharma with clear understanding. may we awaken to patience with non-production. Then, not leaving peace, we will enter the Saha World, teach living beings through skill in means, and within the wearisome dust, do the buddha's work. May the Buddha know of these vow's we have made. may we finally realize buddhahood.

Singleminded, we bow to Shakya-Thus-Come-One who propagates the vast, pure, and blissful land. His hundred-thousand kotis of transformation bodies pervade all buddhas of the Dharma Realm. Singleminded, we bow to Amitabha-Thus-Come-One of the eternal, still, and bright pure land. His pure and wonderful dharma-body pervades all buddhas of the Dharma Realm. Singleminded we bow to Amitabha-Thus-Come-One of the land of sagely dwelling in expedient means. His bodies adorned with liberation pervade all buddhas of the Dharma Realm. Singleminded we bow to Amitabha-Thus-Come-One of the Western Land of peace and bliss. His bodies founded upon the great vehicle pervade all buddhas of the Dharma Realm. Singleminded, we bow to the three aspects of the sutras of the Western Land of Peace and Bliss -- Their teachings, their practices, and principles. To their proclamation and propagation in the world. They pervade the honored dharma of the Dharma Realm. Singleminded, we bow to Gwan Shr Yin Boddhisattva of the Western Land of peace and bliss. His myriad kotis of purple-golden bodies pervade all boddhisattvas, mahasattvas of the Dharma Realm. To the Great Strength Boddhisattva of teh Western Land of peace and bliss. his boundless, bodies of blazing light pervade boddhisattvas, mahasattvas of the Dhharma Realm. Singleminded we bow to the Great Pure Sea-Vast Assembly of the Western Land of peace and bliss. Their bodies complete with the two adornments pervade the assembly of sages of the Dharma Realm.

Na Mo Amitabha Buddha of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, guide and master of Great Kindness, Great Compassion, Great Power, and Great Vows.
Na Mo Amitabha Buddha of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, guide and master of Great Kindness, Great Compassion, Great Power, and Great Vows.
Na Mo Amitabha Buddha of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, guide and master of Great Kindness, Great Compassion, Great Power, and Great Vows.

Na Mo Gwan Shr Yin Boddhisattva of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, Mahasattva of a myriad of kotis of purple-golden bodies.
Na Mo Gwan Shr Yin Boddhisattva of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, Mahasattva of a myriad of kotis of purple-golden bodies.
Na Mo Gwan Shr Yin Boddhisattva of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, Mahasattva of a myriad of kotis of purple-golden bodies.

Na Mo Great Strength Boddhisattva of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, Mahasattva of teh boundless bodies of blazing light.
Na Mo Great Strength Boddhisattva of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, Mahasattva of teh boundless bodies of blazing light.
Na Mo Great Strength Boddhisattva of the Western Land of Ultimate Bliss, Mahasattva of teh boundless bodies of blazing light.

Na Mo Great Pure Sea of Boddhisattvas of the Western Land of ultimate bliss. Mahasattvas with bodies complete with the two adornments.
Na Mo Great Pure Sea of Boddhisattvas of the Western Land of ultimate bliss. Mahasattvas with bodies complete with the two adornments.
Na Mo Great Pure Sea of Boddhisattvas of the Western Land of ultimate bliss. Mahasattvas with bodies complete with the two adornments.




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