Prayers and Practices

Buddhist prayers and ritual practices to steer our thoughts and actions in a beneficial direction.

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Abbey statue of Samantabhadra.
Texts to Recite and Contemplate

The King of Prayers

An introduction to, and the full text of, this inspiring prayer that can fill our…

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The audience standing with palm's together at Kreta Ayer People's Theatre, Singapore.
Prayers and Practices

Abbreviated recitations

Recitations to prepare the mind for meditation, to make it receptive for transformation and attaining…

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Statue of Avalokiteshvara
Texts to Recite and Contemplate

The Heart of Wisdom Sutra

Recording of the Sravasti Abbey sangha chanting the Heart of Wisdom Sutra, accompanied by the…

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Large Mahayana Buddha statue.
Texts to Recite and Contemplate

Praise of the Teacher, the Buddha, Through His 12 Deeds

An extended homage to Shakyamuni Buddha, describing his many activities in spreading the Dharma, from…

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