Meditation for the Every Day Shin Buddhist #2

Meditation for the Every Day Shin Buddhist #2

Sitting quietly I think on the Pure Land
jeweled towers beaming bright
I listen carefully and hear the Dharma
drift melodically through the air.

Sitting quietly I think on the Pure Land
I see beautiful lotus blossoms everywhere
radiant light shining from each perfect petal
colors rich and vibrant, how amazing!

Sitting quietly my mind turns to Amida Buddha
Amida is bright and perfect sitting peacefully
on a lotus blossom
Amida is not alone. He is sitting with Kannon and
Seishi, thrones of lotus blossoms beneath them
radiating Compassion and Wisdom.

Sitting quietly my mind focuses completely on Amida Buddha
his rays of light are so penetrating...
my mind and heart are washed clean
Amida's perfection is beyond my understanding
I close my eyes, take a deep breath
and feel myself completely
immersed in the light of Amida Buddha
Namo Amida Butsu
Namo Amida Butsu
Namo Amida Butsu






thank you,
Jishin
(Journal notes 2/19/13)