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=== 1. Getting Permission from the Goddess of the Earth ===
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=== [[1]]. Getting [[Permission]] from the [[Goddess]] of the [[Earth]] ===
 
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Visualize the Goddess of the Earth with a yellow body as suddenly appearing from the earth and accepting the blessing of the Master who is no different from the Yidam, Sakyamuni Buddha. After she offers her approbation, she disappears. The Master wields the Vajra toward the center of the borrowed place where the fire altar is situated to create there a Vajra-cross foundation. Repeat the incantation of Sakyamuni Buddha and the following half-stanza:
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[[Visualize]] the [[Goddess]] of the [[Earth]] with a yellow [[body]] as suddenly appearing from the [[earth]] and accepting the [[blessing]] of the [[Master]] who is no different from the [[Yidam]], [[Sakyamuni Buddha]]. After she offers her approbation, she disappears. The [[Master]] wields the [[Vajra]] toward the center of the borrowed place where the [[fire]] [[altar]] is situated to create there a Vajra-cross foundation. Repeat the incantation of [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] and the following half-stanza:
  
:    Abiding in the limitless oneness of Dharmadhatu,
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:    Abiding in the limitless [[oneness]] of [[Dharmadhatu]],
:    The palace of Sakyamuni Buddha appears within.
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:    The palace of [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] appears within.
  
=== 2. Generating Bodhicitta ===
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=== 2. Generating [[Bodhicitta]] ===
  
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
  
:    Your holy Karma is based on the four vows,
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:    Your holy [[Karma]] is based on the [[four vows]],
:    Likewise, I'll spread the Dharma to save all beings!
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:    Likewise, I'll spread [[the Dharma]] to save all [[beings]]!
  
=== 3. Blessing the Bell, Vajra and Drum ===
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=== 3. [[Blessing]] the [[Bell]], [[Vajra]] and Drum ===
===== (a) Visualization: =====
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===== (a) [[Visualization]]: =====
  
Visualize that Father and Mother Steadfast Buddha become lights that go into the Vajra and Bell, respectively. Visualize the moon on the right palm and the sun on the left one. With the right hand holding the Vajra and the left one holding the Bell, recite: "Ma Ha, Ban Zha, Hong" and "Ban Zha, Ga Za, A." (All incantations written in Pin Yin in accordance with Guru Chen's pronunciation.) Use the Vajra to touch the heart chakra three times, simultaneously ring the Bell three times.
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[[Visualize]] that Father and Mother Steadfast [[Buddha]] become lights that go into the [[Vajra]] and [[Bell]], respectively. [[Visualize]] the [[moon]] on the right palm and the {{Wiki|sun}} on the left one. With the right hand [[holding]] the [[Vajra]] and the left one [[holding]] the [[Bell]], recite: "Ma Ha, Ban Zha, Hong" and "Ban Zha, Ga Za, A." (All incantations written in Pin Yin in accordance with [[Guru Chen's]] pronunciation.) Use the [[Vajra]] to touch the [[heart chakra]] three times, simultaneously ring the [[Bell]] three times.
  
===== (b) Stanza: =====
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===== (b) [[Stanza]]: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     The Five Wisdoms may conquer all evils,
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     The [[Five Wisdoms]] may conquer all [[evils]],
     The Five Elements produce the Lion's roar.
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     The [[Five Elements]] produce the Lion's roar.
     The Ewam of pleasure and Sunyata,
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     The Ewam of [[pleasure]] and [[Sunyata]],
     Brings Peace to the whole world forever!
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     Brings [[Peace]] to the whole [[world]] forever!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
===== (c) Incantation of Blessing the Bell and Vajra: =====
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===== (c) Incantation of [[Blessing]] the [[Bell]] and [[Vajra]]: =====
 
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:    Weng, Sha Wa Da Ta Ga Da, Xi Di Ban Zha, San Ma Ya, Di Cha, Ei Qia Si Dang, Da La Ya Mi, Ban Zha Sa Duo, Hei Hei Hei Hei Hei, Hong Hong Hong Pei, Suo Ha.
 
:    Weng, Sha Wa Da Ta Ga Da, Xi Di Ban Zha, San Ma Ya, Di Cha, Ei Qia Si Dang, Da La Ya Mi, Ban Zha Sa Duo, Hei Hei Hei Hei Hei, Hong Hong Hong Pei, Suo Ha.
  
===== (d) Incantation of Requesting the Blessing of All Buddhas: =====
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===== (d) Incantation of Requesting the [[Blessing]] of All [[Buddhas]]: =====
  
Then, while reciting the incantation of Requesting the Blessing of All Buddhas, use the Vajra to touch the heart chakra to awake all the Buddhas that are in one's own Buddha-nature and with the opening of the Bell facing the top of the Master's head, turn the Bell around three times counter-clockwise, then three times clockwise, thus all Buddhas in the ten directions are requested to give blessing.
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Then, while reciting the incantation of Requesting the [[Blessing]] of All [[Buddhas]], use the [[Vajra]] to touch the [[heart chakra]] [[to awake]] all the [[Buddhas]] that are in one's own [[Buddha-nature]] and with the opening of the [[Bell]] facing the top of the Master's head, turn the [[Bell]] around three times counter-clockwise, then three times clockwise, thus all [[Buddhas]] in the [[ten directions]] are requested to give [[blessing]].
 
:    Weng, Ban Zha, Geng Zha La Li Da, Zhua La Li Da, Shuang Zhua La Li Da, Sha Wa Bu Da Ken Zha, Zhua Zha Li Lei, Zhua Zha Ba Li Mi, Geng Zha Da Na Ya, Shuang Ha Bi Da, Ban Zha Da Ma Xi Da Ya, Sha Wa Qia Li, Hong Hong Hong, Ho Ho Ho, A Kang Suo Ha.
 
:    Weng, Ban Zha, Geng Zha La Li Da, Zhua La Li Da, Shuang Zhua La Li Da, Sha Wa Bu Da Ken Zha, Zhua Zha Li Lei, Zhua Zha Ba Li Mi, Geng Zha Da Na Ya, Shuang Ha Bi Da, Ban Zha Da Ma Xi Da Ya, Sha Wa Qia Li, Hong Hong Hong, Ho Ho Ho, A Kang Suo Ha.
  
 
=== 4. Protection ===
 
=== 4. Protection ===
  
Two pieces of food, prepared in advance, are offered. One is white in color for vegetarian Gods and the other is red for carnivorous Gods.
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Two pieces of [[food]], prepared in advance, are [[offered]]. One is white in color for vegetarian [[Gods]] and the other is red for carnivorous [[Gods]].
  
===== (a) The Incantation to offer food to the Protectors: =====
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===== (a) The Incantation to offer [[food]] to the [[Protectors]]: =====
  
 
:    Weng A Hong, Ka Ka, Ka Xi, Ka Xi.
 
:    Weng A Hong, Ka Ka, Ka Xi, Ka Xi.
  
===== (b) Prayer Stanza to the Protectors: =====
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===== (b) [[Prayer]] [[Stanza]] to the [[Protectors]]: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     All the eight departments of protectors,
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     All the eight departments of [[protectors]],
     And all the Yaksas and your family,
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     And all the [[Yaksas]] and your family,
     Please take all this blessed and delicious food.
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     Please take all this blessed and delicious [[food]].
     Protect all the Yogis and their families.
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     Protect all the [[Yogis]] and their families.
     Let all of them be free and have long life!
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     Let all of them be free and have long [[life]]!
     Gather all merits and sow all best seeds!
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     Gather all [[merits]] and sow all best [[seeds]]!
 
     And may you inspire all special enjoyments!
 
     And may you inspire all special enjoyments!
     Especially help this pacifying fire sacrifice,
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     Especially help this pacifying [[fire]] sacrifice,
 
     And let me get all the accomplishments!
 
     And let me get all the accomplishments!
     Please remember all your excellent vows,
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     Please remember all your excellent [[vows]],
 
     Help me to gain all the attainments.
 
     Help me to gain all the attainments.
     Get rid of all bad conditions and death,
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     Get rid of all bad [[conditions]] and [[death]],
     Destroy all my obstacles and demons.
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     [[Destroy]] all my obstacles and [[demons]].
     Pacify all terrible dreams and bad omens.
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     Pacify all terrible [[dreams]] and bad omens.
     Protect us from all dangerous risks.
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     Protect us from all [[dangerous]] risks.
     Help to make peace and rich harvests for all,
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     Help to make [[peace]] and rich harvests for all,
     May plenty of all kinds of corn and Dharma,
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     May plenty of all kinds of corn and [[Dharma]],
     And all good pleasures be helped by you.
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     And all good [[pleasures]] be helped by you.
 
     Do help me to fulfill all my best wishes!
 
     Do help me to fulfill all my best wishes!
 
     Those who have been divined to darkness
 
     Those who have been divined to darkness
     And cannot understand all the Tantras,
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     And cannot [[understand]] all the [[Tantras]],
 
     Not able to hear and see this secrecy,
 
     Not able to hear and see this secrecy,
 
     Please leave here and go to the places where you belong.
 
     Please leave here and go to the places where you belong.
 
     If you don't take my advice right now,
 
     If you don't take my advice right now,
     I shall use the powerful and fiery Vajra
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     I shall use the powerful and fiery [[Vajra]]
     To destroy your head into many pieces!
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     To [[destroy]] your head into many pieces!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
The Karma Vajra throws the two pieces of food in two different directions.
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The [[Karma]] [[Vajra]] throws the two pieces of [[food]] in two different [[directions]].
 
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===== (c) Repeat the Four-Hong Incantation while throwing the mustard seeds: =====
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===== (c) Repeat the Four-Hong Incantation while throwing the mustard [[seeds]]: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Repeat the Four-Hong Incantation to send the black deities away.
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     Repeat the Four-Hong Incantation to send the black [[deities]] away.
 
     Weng, Song Ba Li, Song Ba Li, Hong Hong Pei!
 
     Weng, Song Ba Li, Song Ba Li, Hong Hong Pei!
 
     Weng, Ge Li Ha Na, Ge Li Ha Na, Hong Hong Pei!
 
     Weng, Ge Li Ha Na, Ge Li Ha Na, Hong Hong Pei!
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     Weng, A Na Ya Ho, Ba Ga Wen, Bi Ya Lan Zha, Hong Hong Pei!
 
     Weng, A Na Ya Ho, Ba Ga Wen, Bi Ya Lan Zha, Hong Hong Pei!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
Then the Master visualizes the Vajra Net that covers all ten directions and is formed with the Vajra Net Mudra. Thus from the beginning of the Homa performance until its end, the altar and the Master and his family and followers are protected.
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Then the [[Master]] visualizes the [[Vajra]] Net that covers all [[ten directions]] and is formed with the [[Vajra]] Net [[Mudra]]. [[Thus]] from the beginning of the [[Homa]] performance until its end, the [[altar]] and the [[Master]] and his family and followers are protected.
  
=== 5. Blessing the Offerings ===
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=== 5. [[Blessing]] the [[Offerings]] ===
  
The Master holds the Vajra dippers together, repeats the incantation given below and visualizes much nectar falling down from Father and Mother Yidam upon all the offerings. Thus all worldly offerings become Vajra Nectar of boundless supply.
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The [[Master]] holds the [[Vajra]] dippers together, repeats the incantation given below and visualizes much [[nectar]] falling down from Father and Mother [[Yidam]] upon all the [[offerings]]. [[Thus]] all [[worldly]] [[offerings]] become [[Vajra]] [[Nectar]] of [[boundless]] supply.
  
 
:    Weng, Cha Cha Cha Cha Cha!
 
:    Weng, Cha Cha Cha Cha Cha!
  
=== 6. Arranging the Seat of the God of Fire and that of the Yidam ===
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=== 6. Arranging the Seat of the [[God]] of [[Fire]] and that of the [[Yidam]] ===
  
Place auspicious grasses around the fire altar. Then arrange seats for the God of Fire and the Yidam.
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Place [[auspicious]] grasses around the [[fire]] [[altar]]. Then arrange seats for the [[God]] of [[Fire]] and the [[Yidam]].
 
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==== A. Praising and Welcoming the White God of Fire ====
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==== A. Praising and Welcoming the White [[God]] of [[Fire]] ====
 
===== (a) Praise: =====
 
===== (a) Praise: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Shine upon the dark becoming the bright.
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     Shine upon the dark [[becoming]] the bright.
     Drive away the demons with big fire!
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     Drive away the [[demons]] with big [[fire]]!
     Your kind smile sends away the sorrows.
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     Your kind [[smile]] sends away the sorrows.
 
     Please sit on this good seat and admire!
 
     Please sit on this good seat and admire!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
===== (b) Visualize the White God of Fire: =====
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===== (b) [[Visualize]] the White [[God]] of [[Fire]]: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     "Lang" appears on the moon that is on a lotus.
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     "Lang" appears on the [[moon]] that is on a [[lotus]].
     From this "Lang" arises the white God of Fire!
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     From this "Lang" arises the white [[God]] of [[Fire]]!
 
     He has one face and two arms.
 
     He has one face and two arms.
 
     The right hand holds the stove.
 
     The right hand holds the stove.
 
     The left hand holds a fairy bottle.
 
     The left hand holds a fairy bottle.
     His hair is very long; his belly big.
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     His [[hair]] is very long; his belly big.
     He has a white Brahmin thread around his belly!
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     He has a white [[Brahmin]] thread around his belly!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
===== (c) Welcome the Fire God: =====
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===== (c) Welcome the [[Fire]] [[God]]: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     The Master raises a bunch of auspicious grass up to the sky to welcome the Wisdom God of Fire and repeats the following incantation:
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     The [[Master]] raises a bunch of [[auspicious]] grass up to the [[sky]] to welcome the [[Wisdom]] [[God]] of [[Fire]] and repeats the following incantation:
 
     Zha Ge Hong Zha
 
     Zha Ge Hong Zha
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
===== (d) Praise: =====
 
===== (d) Praise: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     You are the victorious Prince of Dharma.
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     You are the victorious {{Wiki|Prince}} of [[Dharma]].
     You have got the initiation of good Karma!
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     You have got the initiation of good [[Karma]]!
     Your wisdom fire can get rid of obstacles!
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     Your [[wisdom]] [[fire]] can get rid of obstacles!
     I, now, beg you to help this Homa!
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     I, now, beg you to help this [[Homa]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
==== B. Arranging the Auspicious Seat for the Yidam ====
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==== B. Arranging the [[Auspicious]] Seat for the [[Yidam]] ====
 
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===== (a) Arrange the seat for Sakyamuni Buddha with the following stanza: =====
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===== (a) Arrange the seat for [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] with the following [[stanza]]: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     The four pillars of vows support the outer seat;
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     The four pillars of [[vows]] support the outer seat;
     The four bodies of the four Wisdoms form the inner seat;
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     The four [[bodies]] of the four [[Wisdoms]] [[form]] the inner seat;
     The lotus of pleasure and Sunyata in one is the secret seat;
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     The [[lotus]] of [[pleasure]] and [[Sunyata]] in one is the secret seat;
     The pleasure of Chan is the most secret seat!
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     The [[pleasure]] of [[Chan]] is the most secret seat!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
===== (b) Visualization of Sakyamuni Buddha: =====
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===== (b) [[Visualization]] of [[Sakyamuni Buddha]]: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Majestic Buddha, teacher of men and heavenly beings,
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     Majestic [[Buddha]], [[teacher]] of men and [[heavenly beings]],
     The successor of ancient Buddhas and the model for all times to come,
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     The successor of ancient [[Buddhas]] and the model for all times to come,
     Right hand pacifying the Earth, left one in the gesture of Samadhi,
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     Right hand pacifying the [[Earth]], left one in the gesture of [[Samadhi]],
     Before you, all evils confess their sins, while believers do prostrate!
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     Before you, all [[evils]] confess their [[sins]], while believers do prostrate!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
===== (c) The Seven-branch Prayer: =====
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===== (c) The Seven-branch [[Prayer]]: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     We prostrate on the foundation of Hinayana Purity,
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     We prostrate on the foundation of [[Hinayana]] [[Purity]],
     We praise through the inconceivable mystic gates of Mahayana,
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     We praise through the inconceivable {{Wiki|mystic}} gates of [[Mahayana]],
     We take delight in the unity of pleasure and Sunyata,
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     We take [[delight]] in the unity of [[pleasure]] and [[Sunyata]],
 
     We repent by staying in the Chan-joy free from pretensions.
 
     We repent by staying in the Chan-joy free from pretensions.
     We plead with you to turn the Great Dharma Wheel to convert the outsiders.
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     We plead with you to turn the Great [[Dharma Wheel]] to convert the outsiders.
     We beg you to stay in the non-born and non-death of Tathata,
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     We beg you to stay in the non-born and non-death of [[Tathata]],
     We are grateful for your tireless salvation of all sentient beings!
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     We are grateful for your tireless salvation of all [[sentient beings]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
===== (d) Repeat the Grateful Commemoration Stanza to Sakyamuni Buddha: =====
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===== (d) Repeat the Grateful Commemoration [[Stanza]] to [[Sakyamuni Buddha]]: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Like thunders waking up beings in the hibernation of Ignorance,
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     Like thunders waking up [[beings]] in the hibernation of [[Ignorance]],
 
     As moonlight shining through barred windows upon jailbirds,
 
     As moonlight shining through barred windows upon jailbirds,
     Buddha expounded the Tathagata-garbha luminously and fully;
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     [[Buddha]] expounded the [[Tathagata-garbha]] luminously and fully;
     Remembering such grace of Sakyamuni Buddha makes our tears flow!
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     Remembering such grace of [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] makes our tears flow!
 
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     Like a silkworm imprisoned by its cocoon of self-fabrication, we are caught in the illusive net of our Karmic threads;
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     Like a silkworm imprisoned by its cocoon of self-fabrication, we are caught in the illusive net of our [[Karmic]] threads;
 
     The more our efforts to untangle it, the deeper our entanglement therein;
 
     The more our efforts to untangle it, the deeper our entanglement therein;
     Buddha's transcendental wisdom clarified the non-existence of such inherent sufferers;
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     [[Buddha's]] [[transcendental wisdom]] clarified the [[non-existence]] of such inherent sufferers;
     Remembering such grace of Sakyamuni Buddha makes our tears flow!
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     Remembering such grace of [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] makes our tears flow!
  
     Buddha secretly realized the Bliss of Nirvana,
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     [[Buddha]] secretly [[realized]] the [[Bliss]] of [[Nirvana]],
     Not arising through practices, but existing innately to be enjoyed;
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     Not arising through practices, but [[existing]] innately to be enjoyed;
     Buddha unconditionally presented the complete collection of His treasures to us;
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     [[Buddha]] unconditionally presented the complete collection of His [[treasures]] to us;
     Remembering such grace of Sakyamuni Buddha makes our tears flow!
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     Remembering such grace of [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] makes our tears flow!
  
     The Light of Victorious Significance is continuously omnipresent;
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     The [[Light]] of Victorious Significance is continuously {{Wiki|omnipresent}};
     Silently holding a flower to hint at the indescribable Truth,
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     Silently [[holding]] a [[flower]] to hint at the indescribable [[Truth]],
     Buddha showed us the meaning of the oneness of Samsara and Nirvana;
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     [[Buddha]] showed us the meaning of the [[oneness]] of [[Samsara]] and [[Nirvana]];
     Remembering such grace of Sakyamuni Buddha makes our tears flow!
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     Remembering such grace of [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] makes our tears flow!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
===== (e) Pleading for Blessings: =====
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===== (e) Pleading for [[Blessings]]: =====
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
 
     Bless me to renounce thoroughly and be free from pollutions!
 
     Bless me to renounce thoroughly and be free from pollutions!
     Bless me to remember Impermanence and be diligent!
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     Bless me to remember [[Impermanence]] and be diligent!
     Bless me to attain the supernatural powers of Buddha!
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     Bless me to attain the [[supernatural powers]] of [[Buddha]]!
     Bless me to have the power to debate and convert others!
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     Bless me to have the [[power]] to [[debate]] and convert others!
     To know the thoughts of sentient beings without doubts;
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     [[To know]] the [[thoughts]] of [[sentient beings]] without [[doubts]];
     To see the views of sentient beings without veils;
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     To see the [[views]] of [[sentient beings]] without veils;
     To open the mind of sentient beings without blocks;
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     To open the [[mind]] of [[sentient beings]] without blocks;
     Do bless me with such Holy Karmas!
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     Do bless me with such Holy [[Karmas]]!
     In this Kali Age the perversive views are getting wilder;
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     In this [[Kali]] Age the perversive [[views]] are getting wilder;
     The outsiders' perversive views are mixed with the right Dharma;
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     The outsiders' perversive [[views]] are mixed with the right [[Dharma]];
     The holy land gradually loses the Buddhist tradition;
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     The holy land gradually loses the [[Buddhist tradition]];
     The New World has young sprouts that are mixed with weeds;
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     The New [[World]] has young sprouts that are mixed with weeds;
     Thus it is even more difficult to preach the right and pure Dharma!
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     [[Thus]] it is even more difficult to preach the right and [[pure]] [[Dharma]]!
     May Your Holiness bless me to attain Buddhahood soon:
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     May Your Holiness bless me to attain [[Buddhahood]] soon:
     Building Mahayana on the foundation of Hinayana,
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     Building [[Mahayana]] on the foundation of [[Hinayana]],
     Comprehending the Exoteric teachings while honoring the Pureland School,
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     Comprehending the [[Exoteric]] teachings while honoring the [[Pureland]] School,
     Realizing the essence of Chan and applying the teachings of Tantras,
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     [[Realizing]] the [[essence]] of [[Chan]] and applying the teachings of [[Tantras]],
     How could there be a more direct and all-round approach than this!
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     How could there be a more [[direct]] and all-round approach than this!
     Bless me with the supernatural powers to convert all!
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     Bless me with the [[supernatural powers]] to convert all!
     Bless me with the task of Buddhist Renaissance!
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     Bless me with the task of [[Buddhist]] {{Wiki|Renaissance}}!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
=== 7. Blessing the Wood and Oil ===
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=== 7. [[Blessing]] the [[Wood]] and Oil ===
 
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[[File:87250-84352.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
 
     With the calamity-like firewood,
 
     With the calamity-like firewood,
     Start up the wisdom fire.
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     Start up the [[wisdom]] [[fire]].
     After offering them,
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     After [[offering]] them,
     All the Sages, beings, do have the Pleasure!
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     All the Sages, [[beings]], do have the [[Pleasure]]!
     The pure and clean butter helps the wisdom fire,
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     The [[pure]] and clean butter helps the [[wisdom]] [[fire]],
     May all sufferings in the six realms be burned out!
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     May all [[sufferings]] in the [[six realms]] be burned out!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
=== 8. Starting the Fire ===
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=== 8. Starting the [[Fire]] ===
===== (a) Start the fire: =====
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===== (a) Start the [[fire]]: =====
  
With the fire mudra turn around clockwise thrice on top of the fire altar while repeating, "Lang Lang Lang."
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With the [[fire]] [[mudra]] turn around clockwise thrice on top of the [[fire]] [[altar]] while repeating, "Lang Lang Lang."
Use a fan with the Tibetan syllable "Yang" to fan the fire thrice while repeating, "Yang, Yang, Yang." Then repeat:
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Use a fan with the [[Tibetan]] syllable "Yang" to fan the [[fire]] thrice while repeating, "Yang, Yang, Yang." Then repeat:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Wisdom Wisdom Great Wisdom!
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     [[Wisdom]] [[Wisdom]] Great [[Wisdom]]!
     Wisdom Wisdom Constant Wisdom!
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     [[Wisdom]] [[Wisdom]] Constant [[Wisdom]]!
     Wisdom Wisdom Samadhi Wisdom!
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     [[Wisdom]] [[Wisdom]] [[Samadhi]] [[Wisdom]]!
     Wisdom Wisdom Tranquility Wisdom!
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     [[Wisdom]] [[Wisdom]] [[Tranquility]] [[Wisdom]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
===== (b) Offering to the God of Fire: =====
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===== (b) [[Offering]] to the [[God]] of [[Fire]]: =====
 
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[[File:90698 n.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
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Praise:
 
Praise:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     You are the sovereign Prince of Dharma.
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     You are the sovereign {{Wiki|Prince}} of [[Dharma]].
     You have been blessed as King of Karma!
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     You have been blessed as [[King]] of [[Karma]]!
     With special wisdom burn up the sorrow,
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     With special [[wisdom]] burn up the [[sorrow]],
     Help us to fulfill the good wishes through Homa!
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     Help us to fulfill the good wishes through [[Homa]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
===== (c) Prayer to the God of Fire: =====
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===== (c) [[Prayer]] to the [[God]] of [[Fire]]: =====
  
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     I, the Acarya, and all the followers
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     I, the [[Acarya]], and all the followers
     Do have learned Dharma and done good Karma.
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     Do have learned [[Dharma]] and done good [[Karma]].
     Any kind of obstacles before the Homa is done
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     Any kind of obstacles before the [[Homa]] is done
     Please send away from this Mandala!
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     Please send away from this [[Mandala]]!
 
     Weng, A Na Ye, Sha Ba Li Wa La, Weng, Sha Wa Ba Bang, Xin Deng Gu Lu Ye, Suo Ha.
 
     Weng, A Na Ye, Sha Ba Li Wa La, Weng, Sha Wa Ba Bang, Xin Deng Gu Lu Ye, Suo Ha.
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
=== 9. Offering to Sakyamuni Buddha ===
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=== 9. [[Offering]] to [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] ===
 
===== (a) Offer Bodhi-branches: =====
 
===== (a) Offer Bodhi-branches: =====
 
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[[File:937.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Like the Bodhi-tree that shades you on the Vajra Seat,
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     Like the [[Bodhi-tree]] that shades you on the [[Vajra]] Seat,
     This offering will bring the attainment of Buddhahood!
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     This [[offering]] will bring the [[attainment]] of [[Buddhahood]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation (repeat thrice):
 
Incantation (repeat thrice):
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===== (b) Offer black sesame: =====
 
===== (b) Offer black sesame: =====
  
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     The master of all sins is the perversive view,
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     The [[master]] of all [[sins]] is the perversive [[view]],
     May this offering bring the unlimited powers of debate.
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     May this [[offering]] bring the [[unlimited]] [[powers]] of [[debate]].
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation (repeat thrice):
 
Incantation (repeat thrice):
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:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa Ba Bang, Xin Deng Gu Lu Ye, Suo Ha.
 
:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa Ba Bang, Xin Deng Gu Lu Ye, Suo Ha.
  
===== (c) Offer mustard seeds: =====
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===== (c) Offer mustard [[seeds]]: =====
  
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Perversive views and violence are promoted by the evils,
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     Perversive [[views]] and violence are promoted by the [[evils]],
     May this offering convert the evils to become our protectors!
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     May this [[offering]] convert the [[evils]] to become our [[protectors]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
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===== (d) Offer five kinds of grain: =====
 
===== (d) Offer five kinds of grain: =====
  
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     People of this Kali age lack the two kinds of merits.
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     [[People]] of this [[Kali]] age lack the two kinds of [[merits]].
     May this offering bring abundance of Wisdom and Compassion!
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     May this [[offering]] bring abundance of [[Wisdom]] and [[Compassion]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
  
:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa, Sang Ba Dou, Suo Ha.
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:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa, [[Sang]] Ba Dou, Suo Ha.
  
 
===== (e) Offer three whites and three sweets: =====
 
===== (e) Offer three whites and three sweets: =====
  
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     All things white and pure contain the joy of Chan;
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     All things white and [[pure]] contain the [[joy]] of [[Chan]];
     After offering these may all beings dine on form born of Sunyata.
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     After [[offering]] these may all [[beings]] dine on [[form]] born of [[Sunyata]].
     Wondrous flavor of pleasant sweetness, free from impurities,
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     Wondrous flavor of [[pleasant]] sweetness, free from [[impurities]],
     Would inspire Dharma nectar to imbue the countless worlds!
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     Would inspire [[Dharma]] [[nectar]] to imbue the countless [[worlds]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
  
:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa, Sang Ba Dou, Suo Ha.
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:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa, [[Sang]] Ba Dou, Suo Ha.
  
 
===== (f) Offer one coconut: =====
 
===== (f) Offer one coconut: =====
 
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[[File:Angulimala 02iu.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Sincerely and whole-heartedly dedicate oneself to the Dharma,
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     Sincerely and whole-heartedly dedicate oneself to [[the Dharma]],
     Receiving from above the merciful initiations of Bodhicitta,
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     Receiving from above the merciful initiations of [[Bodhicitta]],
     Pouring to suffering beings below the compassionate rain of teachings,
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     Pouring to [[suffering]] [[beings]] below the [[compassionate]] rain of teachings,
 
     Benefiting all through constant and enduring aspirations and activities.
 
     Benefiting all through constant and enduring aspirations and activities.
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
  
:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Po Ti Qi Da, Suo Ha.
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:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Po Ti [[Qi]] Da, Suo Ha.
  
 
===== (g) Offer walnuts: =====
 
===== (g) Offer walnuts: =====
  
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Wondrous joy of Chan, who attained its marrows?
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     Wondrous [[joy]] of [[Chan]], who attained its marrows?
     Four joys of Tantric practice, who arrived at the ultimate sphere?
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     Four joys of [[Tantric]] practice, who arrived at the [[ultimate]] [[sphere]]?
     Matching outer form and inner sense through this concord offering,
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     Matching outer [[form]] and inner [[sense]] through this concord [[offering]],
     May we obtain realization that completely harmonizes the two truths.
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     May we obtain [[realization]] that completely harmonizes the [[two truths]].
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
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:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Ke Ba Ya, Suo Ha.
 
:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Ke Ba Ya, Suo Ha.
  
===== (h) Offer herbs for the five chakras: =====
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===== (h) Offer herbs for the five [[chakras]]: =====
 
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[[File:B13.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Hundreds of illness as suffered by beings are indeed hard to bear.
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     Hundreds of illness as [[suffered]] by [[beings]] are indeed hard to bear.
 
     All physicians have no treatments and effective prescriptions unavailable.
 
     All physicians have no treatments and effective prescriptions unavailable.
     Relying solely on the great compassionate power of Sakyamuni Buddha,
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     Relying solely on the great [[compassionate]] [[power]] of [[Sakyamuni Buddha]],
     Karmic hindrances dispersed invisibly so that recovery will arrive sooner.
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     [[Karmic]] [[hindrances]] dispersed invisibly so that recovery will arrive sooner.
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
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===== (i) Offer yellow and red flowers: =====
 
===== (i) Offer yellow and red flowers: =====
  
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Just like this offering of half-open beautiful flowers,
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     Just like this [[offering]] of half-open [[beautiful]] flowers,
     May we obtain the young and beautiful Vajra partner!
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     May we obtain the young and [[beautiful]] [[Vajra]] partner!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
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===== (j) Offer yellow silk, needles and threads: =====
 
===== (j) Offer yellow silk, needles and threads: =====
 
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[[File:Bjtk090a.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Pure and majestic robe of yellow silk is offered,
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     [[Pure]] and majestic robe of yellow silk is [[offered]],
 
     So that we'll have wonderful partners to attain success.
 
     So that we'll have wonderful partners to attain success.
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
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:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa Nuo Ga, Wa Xiang Gu Lu Huo, Weng, A Ma Na Ni, Jiu Wang Di Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, A Yu Ke, Hong, Suo Ha.
 
:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa Nuo Ga, Wa Xiang Gu Lu Huo, Weng, A Ma Na Ni, Jiu Wang Di Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, A Yu Ke, Hong, Suo Ha.
  
===== (k) Offer fresh fruits: =====
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===== (k) Offer fresh [[fruits]]: =====
  
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Compassionate aspirations to benefit others is the fruit of Nirmanakaya.
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     [[Compassionate]] aspirations to benefit others is the [[fruit]] of [[Nirmanakaya]].
     Completion of merits and wisdom is the fruit of Sambhogakaya.
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     Completion of [[merits]] and [[wisdom]] is the [[fruit]] of [[Sambhogakaya]].
     Dependence-free light of original purity is the fruit of Dharmakaya.
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     Dependence-free [[light]] of original [[purity]] is the [[fruit]] of [[Dharmakaya]].
     The above three indistinguishable is the fruit of Sahajakaya.
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     The above three indistinguishable is the [[fruit]] of Sahajakaya.
     Wisdom rainbow-body born of great pleasure is the fruit of Mahasukhakaya.
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     [[Wisdom]] rainbow-body born of great [[pleasure]] is the [[fruit]] of Mahasukhakaya.
     Soon fulfill wisdom and compassion to attain perfect fruit of Buddhahood.
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     Soon fulfill [[wisdom]] and [[compassion]] to attain perfect [[fruit]] of [[Buddhahood]].
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
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:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Ke Ba Ya, Da Ma Ka Ya, Suo Ha.
 
:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Ke Ba Ya, Da Ma Ka Ya, Suo Ha.
  
===== (l) Offer gold foil: =====
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===== (l) Offer {{Wiki|gold}} foil: =====
 
[[File:Bodhgya-atue.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
 
[[File:Bodhgya-atue.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Priceless teachings are superior to worldly gold and wealth.
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     Priceless teachings are superior to [[worldly]] {{Wiki|gold}} and [[wealth]].
     May this offering inspire compassion that is like the wish-fulfilling gem.
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     May this [[offering]] inspire [[compassion]] that is like the wish-fulfilling [[gem]].
     All resources needed for propagation of Dharma and salvation of beings
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     All resources needed for [[propagation]] of [[Dharma]] and salvation of [[beings]]
     Through pure applications would inspire their flowing in like springs.
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     Through [[pure]] applications would inspire their flowing in like springs.
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
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===== (m) Offer dates: =====
 
===== (m) Offer dates: =====
  
Ten Soon Stanza:
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Ten Soon [[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Soon break all doubts and be happy!
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     Soon break all [[doubts]] and be [[happy]]!
     Soon meet all dakinis and work together!
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     Soon meet all [[dakinis]] and work together!
 
     Soon increase all practices and obtain fulfillment!
 
     Soon increase all practices and obtain fulfillment!
 
     Soon apply all mercies and conquer devils!
 
     Soon apply all mercies and conquer devils!
     Soon grasp supreme teachings and produce miracles!
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     Soon [[grasp]] supreme teachings and produce [[miracles]]!
     Soon attain original Wisdom and have the ten powers!
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     Soon attain original [[Wisdom]] and have the [[ten powers]]!
     Soon turn the wondrous Dharma Wheel by all means!
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     Soon turn the wondrous [[Dharma Wheel]] by all means!
     Soon purify the worldlings by wonderful speeches!
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     Soon purify the [[worldlings]] by wonderful speeches!
     Soon illuminate the Dharmadhatu with the light of Dharma!
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     Soon [[illuminate]] the [[Dharmadhatu]] with the [[light]] of [[Dharma]]!
     Soon show the Buddha realm to all sentient beings!
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     Soon show the [[Buddha realm]] to all [[sentient beings]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
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:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Ke Ba Ya, Suo Ha.
 
:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Ke Ba Ya, Suo Ha.
  
===== (n) Offer the eight offerings: =====
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===== (n) Offer the eight [[offerings]]: =====
 
[[File:Boo30tbb.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
 
[[File:Boo30tbb.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     With offering of water may five sensual desires be purified!
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     With [[offering]] of [[water]] may five sensual [[desires]] be [[purified]]!
     With offering of flowers may supreme and wondrous joy be attained!
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     With [[offering]] of flowers may supreme and wondrous [[joy]] be attained!
     With offering of incense may all silas be well kept!
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     With [[offering]] of [[incense]] may all silas be well kept!
     With offering of light may attainment of rainbow body be realized!
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     With [[offering]] of [[light]] may [[attainment]] of [[rainbow body]] be [[realized]]!
     With offering of perfume may all fine features of Buddha be attained!
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     With [[offering]] of perfume may all fine features of [[Buddha]] be attained!
     With offering of foods may enjoyment of Sambhogakaya be attained!
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     With [[offering]] of [[foods]] may [[enjoyment]] of [[Sambhogakaya]] be attained!
     With offering of music may everlasting joy be attained!
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     With [[offering]] of music may everlasting [[joy]] be attained!
     Accomplish all five Buddha kayas to save worldly beings!
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     Accomplish all five [[Buddha]] [[kayas]] to save [[worldly]] [[beings]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
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:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, A Gang, Ba Dang, Bu Bei, Du Bei, A Nu Gei, Gen Deng, Nu Wei Dou, Xia Da, Zhua Di Zha Ye, Suo Ha.
 
:    Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, A Gang, Ba Dang, Bu Bei, Du Bei, A Nu Gei, Gen Deng, Nu Wei Dou, Xia Da, Zhua Di Zha Ye, Suo Ha.
  
=== 10. Giving thanks to the God of Fire ===
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=== 10. Giving thanks to the [[God]] of [[Fire]] ===
  
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Brightness shines, warmth and heat felt.
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     [[Brightness]] shines, warmth and heat felt.
     As incense smokes float and spread so are the grand Dharma activities.
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     As [[incense]] smokes float and spread so are the grand [[Dharma]] activities.
     Nectars from Sakyamuni Buddha moisten the whole universe,
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     Nectars from [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] moisten the whole [[universe]],
     While the grace of the God of Fire extends throughout the Dharmadhatu.
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     While the grace of the [[God]] of [[Fire]] extends throughout the [[Dharmadhatu]].
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
 
Incantation:
 
Incantation:
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:    Weng, A Na Ye, Sha Ba Li Wa La, Ka Ka, Ka Xi, Ka Xi, Weng A Hong.
 
:    Weng, A Na Ye, Sha Ba Li Wa La, Ka Ka, Ka Xi, Ka Xi, Weng A Hong.
  
=== 11. Dedication of the Merits ===
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=== 11. [[Dedication]] of the [[Merits]] ===
 
[[File:Budd2moon.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
 
[[File:Budd2moon.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
Stanza:
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[[Stanza]]:
 
<poem>
 
<poem>
     Wisdom life was born of Gurus.
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     [[Wisdom]] [[life]] was born of [[Gurus]].
     Corporeal life was born of parents.
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     Corporeal [[life]] was born of parents.
     Offerings were born of donors.
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     [[Offerings]] were born of donors.
     Fire, the fire god; water, Dragon King.
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     [[Fire]], the [[fire]] [[god]]; [[water]], [[Dragon]] [[King]].
 
     Place belongs to the country; companions are others.
 
     Place belongs to the country; companions are others.
 
     In all these there is neither I nor mine.
 
     In all these there is neither I nor mine.
     Good coming from whatever causes and conditions
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     Good coming from whatever [[causes]] and [[conditions]]
     Is the natural fruit of those causes and conditions.
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     Is the natural [[fruit]] of those [[causes]] and [[conditions]].
     The great tranquility that all beings possess originally
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     The great [[tranquility]] that all [[beings]] possess originally
     Is beyond the sphere of causes and consequences.
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     Is beyond the [[sphere]] of [[causes]] and consequences.
     May this Homa that transcends causes and consequences
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     May this [[Homa]] that transcends [[causes]] and consequences
     Bring about the great fruit of great causes!
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     Bring about the great [[fruit]] of great [[causes]]!
     All calamities, sufferings and hindrances to meditation,
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     All calamities, [[sufferings]] and [[hindrances]] to [[meditation]],
     Those arise before attaining the great fruit,
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     Those arise before attaining the great [[fruit]],
     May they all be pacified in the light of Dharma nature!
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     May they all be pacified in the [[light]] of [[Dharma nature]]!
 
</poem>
 
</poem>
  
 
=== 12. Amendment ===
 
=== 12. Amendment ===
  
Repeat thrice the 100-Word Incantation of Vajrasattva.
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Repeat thrice the 100-Word Incantation of [[Vajrasattva]].
  
=== 13. Repeat Original Vows ===
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=== 13. Repeat Original [[Vows]] ===
  
Recite the practitioner's Bodhi Vows to pray for continuous and never ending progress of Dharma activities.
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Recite the practitioner's [[Bodhi]] [[Vows]] to pray for continuous and never ending progress of [[Dharma]] activities.
  
=== 14. Mudra ===
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=== 14. [[Mudra]] ===
  
Hold Sakyamuni Buddha Mudra while reciting his mantra.
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Hold [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] [[Mudra]] while reciting his [[mantra]].
  
 
=== 15. Circumambulation ===
 
=== 15. Circumambulation ===
  
Circumambulate clockwise the Homa platform thrice as gesture of reverence, then bow thrice to Sakyamuni Buddha in reverence to express gratitude.
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Circumambulate clockwise the [[Homa]] platform thrice as gesture of reverence, then bow thrice to [[Sakyamuni Buddha]] in reverence to express [[gratitude]].
  
 
{{R}}
 
{{R}}
Based on the Chinese Ritual by [[A Brief Introduction of Buddhist Yogi C. M. Chen|Guru Chen]]<br/>
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Based on the {{Wiki|Chinese}} [[Ritual]] by [[A Brief Introduction of Buddhist Yogi C. M. Chen|Guru Chen]]<br/>
Rearranged for Practice and Translated into English by his disciple Dr. Yutang Lin<br/>
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Rearranged for Practice and Translated into English by his [[disciple]] Dr. Yutang Lin<br/>
(With Guru Chen's original English stanzas preserved as many as appropriate)<br/>
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(With [[Guru Chen's]] original English [[stanzas]] preserved as many as appropriate)<br/>
 
[http://www.yogichen.org/gurulin/efiles/e0/e0062.html yogichen.org]
 
[http://www.yogichen.org/gurulin/efiles/e0/e0062.html yogichen.org]
  
 
[[Category:Buddha Shakyamuni]]
 
[[Category:Buddha Shakyamuni]]
 
[[Category:Rituals]]
 
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Revision as of 00:56, 4 September 2013

1. Getting Permission from the Goddess of the Earth

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Visualize the Goddess of the Earth with a yellow body as suddenly appearing from the earth and accepting the blessing of the Master who is no different from the Yidam, Sakyamuni Buddha. After she offers her approbation, she disappears. The Master wields the Vajra toward the center of the borrowed place where the fire altar is situated to create there a Vajra-cross foundation. Repeat the incantation of Sakyamuni Buddha and the following half-stanza:

Abiding in the limitless oneness of Dharmadhatu,
The palace of Sakyamuni Buddha appears within.

2. Generating Bodhicitta

Stanza:

Your holy Karma is based on the four vows,
Likewise, I'll spread the Dharma to save all beings!

3. Blessing the Bell, Vajra and Drum

(a) Visualization:

Visualize that Father and Mother Steadfast Buddha become lights that go into the Vajra and Bell, respectively. Visualize the moon on the right palm and the sun on the left one. With the right hand holding the Vajra and the left one holding the Bell, recite: "Ma Ha, Ban Zha, Hong" and "Ban Zha, Ga Za, A." (All incantations written in Pin Yin in accordance with Guru Chen's pronunciation.) Use the Vajra to touch the heart chakra three times, simultaneously ring the Bell three times.

(b) Stanza:

    The Five Wisdoms may conquer all evils,
    The Five Elements produce the Lion's roar.
    The Ewam of pleasure and Sunyata,
    Brings Peace to the whole world forever!

(c) Incantation of Blessing the Bell and Vajra:
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Weng, Sha Wa Da Ta Ga Da, Xi Di Ban Zha, San Ma Ya, Di Cha, Ei Qia Si Dang, Da La Ya Mi, Ban Zha Sa Duo, Hei Hei Hei Hei Hei, Hong Hong Hong Pei, Suo Ha.
(d) Incantation of Requesting the Blessing of All Buddhas:

Then, while reciting the incantation of Requesting the Blessing of All Buddhas, use the Vajra to touch the heart chakra to awake all the Buddhas that are in one's own Buddha-nature and with the opening of the Bell facing the top of the Master's head, turn the Bell around three times counter-clockwise, then three times clockwise, thus all Buddhas in the ten directions are requested to give blessing.

Weng, Ban Zha, Geng Zha La Li Da, Zhua La Li Da, Shuang Zhua La Li Da, Sha Wa Bu Da Ken Zha, Zhua Zha Li Lei, Zhua Zha Ba Li Mi, Geng Zha Da Na Ya, Shuang Ha Bi Da, Ban Zha Da Ma Xi Da Ya, Sha Wa Qia Li, Hong Hong Hong, Ho Ho Ho, A Kang Suo Ha.

4. Protection

Two pieces of food, prepared in advance, are offered. One is white in color for vegetarian Gods and the other is red for carnivorous Gods.

(a) The Incantation to offer food to the Protectors:
Weng A Hong, Ka Ka, Ka Xi, Ka Xi.
(b) Prayer Stanza to the Protectors:

    All the eight departments of protectors,
    And all the Yaksas and your family,
    Please take all this blessed and delicious food.
    Protect all the Yogis and their families.
    Let all of them be free and have long life!
    Gather all merits and sow all best seeds!
    And may you inspire all special enjoyments!
    Especially help this pacifying fire sacrifice,
    And let me get all the accomplishments!
    Please remember all your excellent vows,
    Help me to gain all the attainments.
    Get rid of all bad conditions and death,
    Destroy all my obstacles and demons.
    Pacify all terrible dreams and bad omens.
    Protect us from all dangerous risks.
    Help to make peace and rich harvests for all,
    May plenty of all kinds of corn and Dharma,
    And all good pleasures be helped by you.
    Do help me to fulfill all my best wishes!
    Those who have been divined to darkness
    And cannot understand all the Tantras,
    Not able to hear and see this secrecy,
    Please leave here and go to the places where you belong.
    If you don't take my advice right now,
    I shall use the powerful and fiery Vajra
    To destroy your head into many pieces!

The Karma Vajra throws the two pieces of food in two different directions.

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(c) Repeat the Four-Hong Incantation while throwing the mustard seeds:

    Repeat the Four-Hong Incantation to send the black deities away.
    Weng, Song Ba Li, Song Ba Li, Hong Hong Pei!
    Weng, Ge Li Ha Na, Ge Li Ha Na, Hong Hong Pei!
    Weng, Ge Li Ha Na Ba Ya, Ge Li Ha Na Ba Ya, Hong Hong Pei!
    Weng, A Na Ya Ho, Ba Ga Wen, Bi Ya Lan Zha, Hong Hong Pei!

Then the Master visualizes the Vajra Net that covers all ten directions and is formed with the Vajra Net Mudra. Thus from the beginning of the Homa performance until its end, the altar and the Master and his family and followers are protected.

5. Blessing the Offerings

The Master holds the Vajra dippers together, repeats the incantation given below and visualizes much nectar falling down from Father and Mother Yidam upon all the offerings. Thus all worldly offerings become Vajra Nectar of boundless supply.

Weng, Cha Cha Cha Cha Cha!

6. Arranging the Seat of the God of Fire and that of the Yidam

Place auspicious grasses around the fire altar. Then arrange seats for the God of Fire and the Yidam.

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A. Praising and Welcoming the White God of Fire

(a) Praise:

    Shine upon the dark becoming the bright.
    Drive away the demons with big fire!
    Your kind smile sends away the sorrows.
    Please sit on this good seat and admire!

(b) Visualize the White God of Fire:

    "Lang" appears on the moon that is on a lotus.
    From this "Lang" arises the white God of Fire!
    He has one face and two arms.
    The right hand holds the stove.
    The left hand holds a fairy bottle.
    His hair is very long; his belly big.
    He has a white Brahmin thread around his belly!

(c) Welcome the Fire God:

    The Master raises a bunch of auspicious grass up to the sky to welcome the Wisdom God of Fire and repeats the following incantation:
    Zha Ge Hong Zha

(d) Praise:

    You are the victorious Prince of Dharma.
    You have got the initiation of good Karma!
    Your wisdom fire can get rid of obstacles!
    I, now, beg you to help this Homa!

B. Arranging the Auspicious Seat for the Yidam

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(a) Arrange the seat for Sakyamuni Buddha with the following stanza:

    The four pillars of vows support the outer seat;
    The four bodies of the four Wisdoms form the inner seat;
    The lotus of pleasure and Sunyata in one is the secret seat;
    The pleasure of Chan is the most secret seat!

(b) Visualization of Sakyamuni Buddha:

    Majestic Buddha, teacher of men and heavenly beings,
    The successor of ancient Buddhas and the model for all times to come,
    Right hand pacifying the Earth, left one in the gesture of Samadhi,
    Before you, all evils confess their sins, while believers do prostrate!

(c) The Seven-branch Prayer:

    We prostrate on the foundation of Hinayana Purity,
    We praise through the inconceivable mystic gates of Mahayana,
    We take delight in the unity of pleasure and Sunyata,
    We repent by staying in the Chan-joy free from pretensions.
    We plead with you to turn the Great Dharma Wheel to convert the outsiders.
    We beg you to stay in the non-born and non-death of Tathata,
    We are grateful for your tireless salvation of all sentient beings!

(d) Repeat the Grateful Commemoration Stanza to Sakyamuni Buddha:

    Like thunders waking up beings in the hibernation of Ignorance,
    As moonlight shining through barred windows upon jailbirds,
    Buddha expounded the Tathagata-garbha luminously and fully;
    Remembering such grace of Sakyamuni Buddha makes our tears flow!

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    Like a silkworm imprisoned by its cocoon of self-fabrication, we are caught in the illusive net of our Karmic threads;
    The more our efforts to untangle it, the deeper our entanglement therein;
    Buddha's transcendental wisdom clarified the non-existence of such inherent sufferers;
    Remembering such grace of Sakyamuni Buddha makes our tears flow!

    Buddha secretly realized the Bliss of Nirvana,
    Not arising through practices, but existing innately to be enjoyed;
    Buddha unconditionally presented the complete collection of His treasures to us;
    Remembering such grace of Sakyamuni Buddha makes our tears flow!

    The Light of Victorious Significance is continuously omnipresent;
    Silently holding a flower to hint at the indescribable Truth,
    Buddha showed us the meaning of the oneness of Samsara and Nirvana;
    Remembering such grace of Sakyamuni Buddha makes our tears flow!

(e) Pleading for Blessings:

    Bless me to renounce thoroughly and be free from pollutions!
    Bless me to remember Impermanence and be diligent!
    Bless me to attain the supernatural powers of Buddha!
    Bless me to have the power to debate and convert others!
    To know the thoughts of sentient beings without doubts;
    To see the views of sentient beings without veils;
    To open the mind of sentient beings without blocks;
    Do bless me with such Holy Karmas!
    In this Kali Age the perversive views are getting wilder;
    The outsiders' perversive views are mixed with the right Dharma;
    The holy land gradually loses the Buddhist tradition;
    The New World has young sprouts that are mixed with weeds;
    Thus it is even more difficult to preach the right and pure Dharma!
    May Your Holiness bless me to attain Buddhahood soon:
    Building Mahayana on the foundation of Hinayana,
    Comprehending the Exoteric teachings while honoring the Pureland School,
    Realizing the essence of Chan and applying the teachings of Tantras,
    How could there be a more direct and all-round approach than this!
    Bless me with the supernatural powers to convert all!
    Bless me with the task of Buddhist Renaissance!

7. Blessing the Wood and Oil

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Stanza:

    With the calamity-like firewood,
    Start up the wisdom fire.
    After offering them,
    All the Sages, beings, do have the Pleasure!
    The pure and clean butter helps the wisdom fire,
    May all sufferings in the six realms be burned out!

8. Starting the Fire

(a) Start the fire:

With the fire mudra turn around clockwise thrice on top of the fire altar while repeating, "Lang Lang Lang." Use a fan with the Tibetan syllable "Yang" to fan the fire thrice while repeating, "Yang, Yang, Yang." Then repeat:

    Wisdom Wisdom Great Wisdom!
    Wisdom Wisdom Constant Wisdom!
    Wisdom Wisdom Samadhi Wisdom!
    Wisdom Wisdom Tranquility Wisdom!

(b) Offering to the God of Fire:
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Incantation:

Weng, A Na Ye, Sha Ba Li Wa La, Ka Ka, Ka Xi, Ka Xi.

Praise:

    You are the sovereign Prince of Dharma.
    You have been blessed as King of Karma!
    With special wisdom burn up the sorrow,
    Help us to fulfill the good wishes through Homa!

(c) Prayer to the God of Fire:

Stanza:

    I, the Acarya, and all the followers
    Do have learned Dharma and done good Karma.
    Any kind of obstacles before the Homa is done
    Please send away from this Mandala!
    Weng, A Na Ye, Sha Ba Li Wa La, Weng, Sha Wa Ba Bang, Xin Deng Gu Lu Ye, Suo Ha.

9. Offering to Sakyamuni Buddha

(a) Offer Bodhi-branches:
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Stanza:

    Like the Bodhi-tree that shades you on the Vajra Seat,
    This offering will bring the attainment of Buddhahood!

Incantation (repeat thrice):

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Po Ti Zhi Qia Ye, Suo Ha.
(b) Offer black sesame:

Stanza:

    The master of all sins is the perversive view,
    May this offering bring the unlimited powers of debate.

Incantation (repeat thrice):

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa Ba Bang, Xin Deng Gu Lu Ye, Suo Ha.
(c) Offer mustard seeds:

Stanza:

    Perversive views and violence are promoted by the evils,
    May this offering convert the evils to become our protectors!

Incantation:

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Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa, A Qia, Xi Da Ye, Suo Ha.
(d) Offer five kinds of grain:

Stanza:

    People of this Kali age lack the two kinds of merits.
    May this offering bring abundance of Wisdom and Compassion!

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa, Sang Ba Dou, Suo Ha.
(e) Offer three whites and three sweets:

Stanza:

    All things white and pure contain the joy of Chan;
    After offering these may all beings dine on form born of Sunyata.
    Wondrous flavor of pleasant sweetness, free from impurities,
    Would inspire Dharma nectar to imbue the countless worlds!

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa, Sang Ba Dou, Suo Ha.
(f) Offer one coconut:
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Stanza:

    Sincerely and whole-heartedly dedicate oneself to the Dharma,
    Receiving from above the merciful initiations of Bodhicitta,
    Pouring to suffering beings below the compassionate rain of teachings,
    Benefiting all through constant and enduring aspirations and activities.

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Po Ti Qi Da, Suo Ha.
(g) Offer walnuts:

Stanza:

    Wondrous joy of Chan, who attained its marrows?
    Four joys of Tantric practice, who arrived at the ultimate sphere?
    Matching outer form and inner sense through this concord offering,
    May we obtain realization that completely harmonizes the two truths.

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Ke Ba Ya, Suo Ha.
(h) Offer herbs for the five chakras:
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Stanza:

    Hundreds of illness as suffered by beings are indeed hard to bear.
    All physicians have no treatments and effective prescriptions unavailable.
    Relying solely on the great compassionate power of Sakyamuni Buddha,
    Karmic hindrances dispersed invisibly so that recovery will arrive sooner.

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa Ba Bang, Xin Deng Gu Lu Ye, Suo Ha.
(i) Offer yellow and red flowers:

Stanza:

    Just like this offering of half-open beautiful flowers,
    May we obtain the young and beautiful Vajra partner!

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa, Bu Bei Ye, Suo Ha.
(j) Offer yellow silk, needles and threads:
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Stanza:

    Pure and majestic robe of yellow silk is offered,
    So that we'll have wonderful partners to attain success.

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Sha Wa Nuo Ga, Wa Xiang Gu Lu Huo, Weng, A Ma Na Ni, Jiu Wang Di Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, A Yu Ke, Hong, Suo Ha.
(k) Offer fresh fruits:

Stanza:

    Compassionate aspirations to benefit others is the fruit of Nirmanakaya.
    Completion of merits and wisdom is the fruit of Sambhogakaya.
    Dependence-free light of original purity is the fruit of Dharmakaya.
    The above three indistinguishable is the fruit of Sahajakaya.
    Wisdom rainbow-body born of great pleasure is the fruit of Mahasukhakaya.
    Soon fulfill wisdom and compassion to attain perfect fruit of Buddhahood.

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Ke Ba Ya, Da Ma Ka Ya, Suo Ha.
(l) Offer gold foil:
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Stanza:

    Priceless teachings are superior to worldly gold and wealth.
    May this offering inspire compassion that is like the wish-fulfilling gem.
    All resources needed for propagation of Dharma and salvation of beings
    Through pure applications would inspire their flowing in like springs.

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha.
(m) Offer dates:

Ten Soon Stanza:

    Soon break all doubts and be happy!
    Soon meet all dakinis and work together!
    Soon increase all practices and obtain fulfillment!
    Soon apply all mercies and conquer devils!
    Soon grasp supreme teachings and produce miracles!
    Soon attain original Wisdom and have the ten powers!
    Soon turn the wondrous Dharma Wheel by all means!
    Soon purify the worldlings by wonderful speeches!
    Soon illuminate the Dharmadhatu with the light of Dharma!
    Soon show the Buddha realm to all sentient beings!

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, Ban Zha, Ke Ba Ya, Suo Ha.
(n) Offer the eight offerings:
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Stanza:

    With offering of water may five sensual desires be purified!
    With offering of flowers may supreme and wondrous joy be attained!
    With offering of incense may all silas be well kept!
    With offering of light may attainment of rainbow body be realized!
    With offering of perfume may all fine features of Buddha be attained!
    With offering of foods may enjoyment of Sambhogakaya be attained!
    With offering of music may everlasting joy be attained!
    Accomplish all five Buddha kayas to save worldly beings!

Incantation:

Weng, Mu Ni, Mu Ni, Ma Ha Mu Ni Ye, Suo Ha, Weng, A Gang, Ba Dang, Bu Bei, Du Bei, A Nu Gei, Gen Deng, Nu Wei Dou, Xia Da, Zhua Di Zha Ye, Suo Ha.

10. Giving thanks to the God of Fire

Stanza:

    Brightness shines, warmth and heat felt.
    As incense smokes float and spread so are the grand Dharma activities.
    Nectars from Sakyamuni Buddha moisten the whole universe,
    While the grace of the God of Fire extends throughout the Dharmadhatu.

Incantation:

Weng, A Na Ye, Sha Ba Li Wa La, Ka Ka, Ka Xi, Ka Xi, Weng A Hong.

11. Dedication of the Merits

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Stanza:

    Wisdom life was born of Gurus.
    Corporeal life was born of parents.
    Offerings were born of donors.
    Fire, the fire god; water, Dragon King.
    Place belongs to the country; companions are others.
    In all these there is neither I nor mine.
    Good coming from whatever causes and conditions
    Is the natural fruit of those causes and conditions.
    The great tranquility that all beings possess originally
    Is beyond the sphere of causes and consequences.
    May this Homa that transcends causes and consequences
    Bring about the great fruit of great causes!
    All calamities, sufferings and hindrances to meditation,
    Those arise before attaining the great fruit,
    May they all be pacified in the light of Dharma nature!

12. Amendment

Repeat thrice the 100-Word Incantation of Vajrasattva.

13. Repeat Original Vows

Recite the practitioner's Bodhi Vows to pray for continuous and never ending progress of Dharma activities.

14. Mudra

Hold Sakyamuni Buddha Mudra while reciting his mantra.

15. Circumambulation

Circumambulate clockwise the Homa platform thrice as gesture of reverence, then bow thrice to Sakyamuni Buddha in reverence to express gratitude.

Source

Based on the Chinese Ritual by Guru Chen
Rearranged for Practice and Translated into English by his disciple Dr. Yutang Lin
(With Guru Chen's original English stanzas preserved as many as appropriate)
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