Shan-Tao

Shan-tao's definition of the "Right Practices (shogyo) is as follows:

1) to single-mindedly and wholeheartedly read and recite the Meditation Sutra, the Amida Sutra, and the Sutra of Immeasurable Life;

2) to single-mindedly and wholeheartedly contemplate the splendid view of Amida and the landscape in that Land;

3) to single-mindedly and wholeheartedly prostrate oneself before Amida Buddha;

4) to single-mindedly and wholeheartedly utter the name of Amida Buddha; and

5) when giving praises and offerings is in order, to single-mindedly and wholeheartedly praise and make offerings to Amida.

Extract from the Jodo Shu Research Centre Website

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