Selection from Guan Yin Sutra and Heart Sutra, Read by Head Priest Souken Danjo

Listen to the practices of Avalokitesvara, which have their application to all! His vow is deep like the ocean and his kalpa is of inconceivable length. After having attended many thousands of kotis of buddhas, He made a great, pure vow. I will now explain it to you in brief: If you hear his name and see his body, and contemplate him in though, your life will not be in vain; and you will extinguish all suffering. If anyone wants to hurt you and pushes you into a great firepit, If you contemplate the power of Avalokitesvara, the firepit will change into a pond. If you drift upon the great ocean and meet danger from dragons, fish, and demons, If you contemplate the power of Avalokitesvara, you will not be swallowed by the waves. If you on the peak of Sumeru and are pushed by somebody, If you contemplate the power of Avalokitesvara, you will stay suspended in the air like the sun. If any evil one chases you and pushes you from Mount Diamond, If you contemplate the power of Avalokitesvara, not even a single hair will be hurt.