Rise Up!

This is a translation from the Chinese of the standardized daily recitations used worldwide in Mahayana Buddhist Temples for Buddhist study and practice. It is suitible for English readers who want to join in services easily. It is also good for private study or as a general introduction to Buddhism for it emcompasses all the schools teachings. Volume 1: Morning service has the Surangama Mantra from the esoteric or tantric schools, the Great Compassion Mantra, The Heart Sutra, the Ten Small Spells and the meal offering service. Typically services normally begin and some end in meditation, during services there are meditations of Bodhisattvas, Buddhas, and quiet reflections on verses. All Buddhist practices have the same goal to calm and purify the mind from greed, anger, and delusion. Then gradually this evolves into wisdom emerging and then later with dilligence enlightenment is possible. Seekiing Enlightement while on the Path is the goal of all Buddhists and nothing else.The use of daily recitations in services is the traditional way to introduce Buddhist study and practice; by participating in services one builds a sense of Buddhist social and cultural practices that support you on your own walk on the Path. All of what you need is in Rise Up! series, it's best to use all three sets for a complete day. There are plans for more volumes to be published soon for Buddhist practitioners, look for more dharma materials by Ven. Hong Yang published by Bhikshuni.