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Bodhisattva Full Moon Ceremony (Ryaku Fusatsu)
Note: All Chanting is call & response with the exception of the Refuges and ending “All Buddhas…”
REFUGES
I take refuge in Buddha.
Before all beings,
Immersing body and mind deeply in the Way,
Awakening true mind.
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I take refuge in Dharma.
Before all beings,
Entering deeply the merciful ocean
Of Buddha’s Way.
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I take refuge in Sangha.
Before all beings,
Bringing harmony to everyone,
Free from hindrance.
PURE PRECEPTS
I vow to embrace and sustain all wholesome action.
I vow to make every effort to live in enlightenment.
I vow to live and be lived for the benefit of all beings.
GRAVE PRECEPTS
I vow not to kill, but to cherish all life.
I vow not to take what is not given, but to freely give, ask for, and accept what is needed.
I vow not to misuse sexuality, but to give and accept affection and friendship without clinging.
I vow not to lie, but to listen and speak from the heart.
I vow not to foster delusion, but to cultivate the mind of clarity.
I vow not to use divisive speech, but to take responsibility for my own life.
I vow not to praise self or blame others, but to meet each other on equal ground.
I vow not to be possessive of anything, but to practice generosity.
I vow not to indulge anger, but to accept everything as an opportunity for growth.
I vow not to slander the Three Treasures, but to honor the Buddha, unfold the Dharma, and nourish the Sangha.
All Buddhas, Ten directions, Three Times,
All Honored Ones, Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas,
Wisdom Beyond Wisdom, Maha Prajna Paramita…