Hard it is to be born into human life; now we are living in it.  Difficult it is to hear the Teachings of the Blessed One; now we hear them.  If we do not gain emancipation in this present life, we may not be free from ill-faring in the ocean of births and deaths for kalpas.  Let us reverently take refuge in the Three Treasurers.

    We go to the Buddha for guidance.  May we always walk in the way that leads to Enlightenment.

    We go to the Dharma for guidance.  May we be submerged in the depth of the Teachings and gain Wisdom as deep as the ocean.

   We go to the Sangha for guidance.  May we all with one accord live the life of harmony in the spirit of brotherhood, free from the bondage of selfishness.

    Even though myriads of kalpas, hard it is to hear such excellent and profound Teachings.  Now we are able to hear and receive them. Let us try to understand the Tathagata’s Teachings.

Namo-Amidabutsu