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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