Recite the "Universal Door Chapter" of the Lotus Sutra

Somebody suggested that we make a pledge to recite the "Universal Door Chapter" from the Lotus Sutra  with the wish that Guan Yin Bodhisattva might respond to end the suffering of people whose lives have been impacted by the economic crisis. The Universal Door Chapter (Pu Men Pin 普門品） is the story of Guan Yin Bodhisattva that is told in Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra. The idea caught on and lots of folks have already pledged to recite the sutra. Should you want to read it or recite it yourself, you can find it here.

We are inviting people to recite the sutra once a day or many times a day, up to reciting it 100 times, and then transfer the merit to end the suffering and hardship caused by the global recession that is plaguing so many individuals, families, and nations. We plan to gather in Berkeley on Saturday, August 15th and transfer the merit together.

Many people have experienced Guan Yin Bodhisattva's compassionate responses in their own lives; we are suggesting that Guan Yin can respond in a big way if we supply a large enough spiritual stimulus. It takes about twelve minutes to recite the Universal Door Chapter; then please transfer the merit or dedicate it with a prayer or a vow or a wish however your heart desires it.

Please do consider reciting this wonderful text and sending out your thoughts for healing energy for the world and for living beings.

Here is an English version (text format)  of the "Universal Door Chapter," translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.Download Pumenpin_text

Comments

[jk5177]

Thanks for the update.

[jk5177]

This is my favorite sutra.

[Lily]

So far we have 38 poeple registered at Bodhiway, about 30 poeple on Y.C‘s list from Berkeley Monastery, 10 poeple from Atalanta Buddhist Association...

[Fred]

This disciple bows in deep respect, once again in awe of the superlative translation work done by BTTS, in this case the Universal Door Chapter. What wondrous language, what faithful representation of the Buddha's words, and what an excellent version of the teaching that will benefit numerous people who speak English. The words are simply alive to the point of being melodious. It's poetry at its highest and most beneficial form.

The Chinese version always brings tears to my eyes. Now the English version is just as sublime.

Homage to the Venerable Master who had the wisdom to spearhead this translation work, and deep gratitude to those who are behind this work. There simply isn't anything quite up to this standard in the world.

May the Buddha's light eternally bless us all.

Respectfully,

Fred

[thuy singer]

Being away from the temple. teachers and friends, it's so precious to receive such information. Because of the economy that I was tranplanted in Montana. Thanks to the internet and technology that I feel home spritually when I am still in touch with the activity of the temple.

Regards,

Thuy Singer

[tammy]

:D

[anh tran]

I would like to register for Recitation of the "Universal Door Chapter" of the Lotus Sutra.
I am still not quite understand about the project.
Please explain more if my understanding is not correct.

I understand that I recite by myself at home 100x of this chapter. then on August 15, 2009 I will go to Berkley and join the service of transferring the merit?

I am from Sunnyvale Zen Center and Gold Sage Monastery.
Sincerely, Anh Tran

[Lily]

Dear Anh:

You understood right. Set your own pace for recitation. Enjoy this wonderful Sutra!

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