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Chinese Buddhist chants translated into English and practiced at Sravasti Abbey.

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Chants from the Chinese Tradition

“Praise to Amitabha Buddha” chant

The text and audio recordings of the Praise to Amitabha Buddha chanting that is practiced…

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Chants from the Chinese Tradition

“Refuge and Dedication” chant

Text and audio recording of the Refuge and Dedication practice that is done at Sravasti…

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Image of the transparent Buddha inside a bubble. Background showing a moon and mountain.
Chants from the Chinese Tradition

“Fundamental Teacher” chant and commentary

An explanation and recording of the Paying Homage and Bowing to the Buddha practice that…

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Amitabha Buddha and alot of bodhisattva coming to fetch an old man to pureland.
Chants from the Chinese Tradition

“Namo Amitabha” chant and commentary

An explanation of the meaning and purpose of the Namo Amitabha practice that is done…

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Chants from the Chinese Tradition

Chanting practices and rituals

Explanations of various practices done at the Abbey.

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Chants from the Chinese Tradition

Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha practice

How to visualize when doing the practice of paying homage to Shakyamuni Buddha.

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Chants from the Chinese Tradition

Amitabha Buddha practice

How to engage in the practice of chanting Amitabha's name

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Chants from the Chinese Tradition

More on the Amitabha Buddha practice

How prayers to Amitabha can brighten the mind and how to visualize Amitabha's pure land,…

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Chants from the Chinese Tradition

Refuge and Dedication practice

Explanation of each of the chants for taking refuge in the Triple Gem. This is…

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