17. OTSUTOME at Home (Several Versions of OTSUTOME)
For the members and followers of Jodo Shu, I will introduce the several versions of daily practice.
The full version is the basic one for official priests like me, which we chant every day. It includes many noble teachings, and it is also highly/excellently structured. We might call it a treasure of Jodo Shu.
(1) [Koge]
(2) [Sanborai]
(3) [Sanbujo]
(4) [Sangege]
(5) [Junen]
(6) [Raisan]
(7) [Kaikyoge]
(8) [Bu-ssetsu mu ryo ju kyo shi sei ge]
(9) [Honzeige]
(10) [Junen]
(11) [Shuso Honen Shonin Go-yuikun / Ichimai Kishomon]
(12) [Shoyakumon]
(13) [Nembutsu Ichie]
[Betsu eko] (Solo chant by principal priest)
(14) [Soekoge]
(15) [Junen]
(16) [Sogange]
(17) [Sanjinrai]
(18) [Sobutsuge]
(19) [Teisei Junen]
However, for lay people or busy people the full version might be a little too difficult or long to practice. Thus, I will introduce the short versions for the busy people.
(3) [Sanbujo]
(4) [Sangege]
(5) [Junen]
(7) [Kaikyoge]
(8) [Shi sei ge]
(9) [Honzeige]
(10) [Junen]
((11) [Shuso Honen Shonin Go-yuikun / Ichimai Kishomon]) (Optional)
(12) [Shoyakumon]
(13) [Nembutsu Ichie]
(14) [Soekoge]
(15) [Junen]
(18) [Sobutsuge]
(19) [Teisei Junen]
(7) [Kaikyoge]
(8) [Shi sei ge]
(12) [Shoyakumon]
(13) [Nembutsu Ichie]
(14) [Soekoge]
(15) [Junen]
Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu
Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu Namu Amidabu
Namu Amidabutsu Namu Amidabu
The shortest version is just Junen, which anyone can practice once or twice a day in front of the home altar. Sutra chanting is not absolutely necessary. As a matter of fact, Nembutsu is the supreme practice in Jodo Shu, so sutra chanting is regarded as an auxiliary practice. Keeping that in mind, try any of the longer versions if you like.
Created: April 8, 2021 Updated: July 11, 2023