Rise Up!: Buddhist Study and Practice Guide - Morning Service

SECOND EDITION is OUT 2014, look for it. This is a translation from the Chinese of the standardized daily recitations used worldwide in Mahayana Buddhist Temples for Buddhists study and practice. It is suitable for English readers who want to join in services easily. It is also good for private study or as a general introduction to Buddhism for it encompasses all the schools teachings. Volume 1: Morning service has the Surangama Mantra from the esoteric or tantric schools, the Great Compassion Mantra, The Heart Sutra, the Ten Small Spells and the meal offering service. Typically services normally begin with meditation, during services there are visualizations of some Bodhisattvas, Buddhas, and quiet reflections on verses. All Buddhist practices have the same goal to calm and purify the mind from greed, anger, and delusion. Then gradually this evolves into wisdom emerging later with diligence enlightenment is possible. Seeking Enlightenment while on the Path is the goal of all Buddhists and nothing else. The use of daily recitations in services is the traditional way to introduce Buddhist study and practice; by participating in services one builds a sense of Buddhist social and cultural practices that support you on your own walk on the Path. This is the first edition, the second edition published in 2014. 'Verified purchased' comments may be helpful but please do not rely on the 'see inside' feature to make comments. Any questions contact the author directly.