Chanting Service

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Sesshin service July 1965.
Robe chant, Maka Hannya Haramita Shin Gyo, eko, Maka Hannya Haramita Shin Gyo, eko, Maka Hannya Haramita Shin Gyo, eko, meal chants in Japanese (?)
"Thursday morning chanting": same contents.

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This talk primarily focuses on the theme of chanting during a Zen sesshin service in July 1965, with a specific emphasis on various chants, including the "Robe chant" and "Maka Hannya Haramita Shin Gyo." The chanting also includes repetitive intonations of "Om Namah Shivaya," highlighting the ritualistic and meditative aspects of the service.

Referenced Texts and Their Relevance:

  • Maka Hannya Haramita Shin Gyo: This text, commonly known as the Heart Sutra, is central to Mahayana Buddhism and emphasizes the concept of emptiness. It plays a significant role in the chanting service described, underscoring its spiritual and philosophical importance during Zen practices.

  • Robe Chant: This chant is associated with the ritual of wearing the kesa (Buddhist robe), reflecting the practice's deep-rooted traditions and the spiritual commitment of Zen practitioners.

These elements provide insight into the ritual practices and the spiritual dimensions emphasized in the chanting service, framing its role within Zen philosophy and meditation.

AI Suggested Title: Harmony in Zen Chanting Rituals

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Possible Title: Summer Week Sesshin
Additional text:
1: Mon and Thurs
2: Morning chants and services.
3: WED: T-381
4: Dick, stick, post-3pm chant
5: Service sutra
6: Meal chant
7: Editing
8: Post meal bit
9: THURS: 382-692
10: #3 3-5 above
11: These chants recorded over some lecturer who comes back into his own from 692 on to end.
12: 1-25 Wed Mon service etc.
13: Reel labels on the wrong side!
14: How to splice tape instructions.

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Summer 1965 week sesshin: Weds and Thurs morning chants and services: Wed: 1 - Dick, 2 - stick, 3 - post-zazen chant, 4 - service and sutra, 5 - meal chant, 6 - eating, 7 - post-meal bit; Thurs #3 - 5 as above ; #approximate-date

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This is the chanting on Wednesday morning, early morning chanting. This is the chanting on Wednesday morning, early morning chanting.

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This is the chanting on Wednesday morning, early morning chanting. This is the chanting on Wednesday morning, early morning chanting.

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Nithyananda. Om Namah Shivaya. Om Namah Shivaya. Om Namah Shivaya.

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