May the enlightened minds of the myriad Buddhas
And Bodhisattvas guide us
As we seek elightenment for all sentient beings.
May the Bodhi-mind, spread forth like the moon,
Across the numberless worlds and infinite space.

Kannon,
She Who Hears the Cries of the World
May your holy deeds without number
Be an inspiration to all sentient beings.
So pure are her vows
That her light shines into every corner of every universe.
This great Bodhisattva from her own golden lips
Pronounced that she will never accept enlightenment
Until she has helped all others to that state before her.
Her beauty outshining the suns of myriad worlds,
Her eyes as bright as the moons of limitless universes,
Her comforting hands softer than a cloud,
And her smile spreading joy and contentment
To every corner of limitless universes.

Oh Kannon,
We pray for your presence
As we slowly walk upon the Path,
Following in the footsteps
Of the myriad Buddhas and Bodhisattvas,
Of our past teachers and ancestors,
Illuminating the darkness in all directions.
For as long as there are sentient beings
Striving to help each other
Towards enlightenment
And bring peace to all worlds
May you continue to watch over us
And assist us until the end of time.

With reverence we take refuge
In the wisdom and compassion of Kannon,
She Who Hears the Cries of the World
Sees all sentient beings
And guides them to enlightenment
Following in the footsteps of the Buddha,
Spreading fragrant Dharma flowers,
To each member of the Sangha.
In blind ignorance we have lived our lives
And this we confess freely.
Thus we seek the compassion
And wisdom of
Kannon
To lift the darkness from our hearts,
eyes, and minds.
In its place may you leave us rejoicing
In the light of the Dharma as it
Fills our hearts, shines from our eyes,
And becomes our hearts.
Then let us all move happily together
To turn the Wheel of the Dharma
Spreading peace and tranquility
To innumerable worlds.
To this goal we dedicate ourselves
And pledge to uphold the
Bodhisattva Vow,
Working joyfully
For the enlightenment of all sentient beings.

In her perfect presence
We pay reverence and
call upon her name,
Namu Kannon Bodhisattva,
For those who need
her compassionate aide
And shinning example.

In her great compassion,
Enshrouded in perfect wisdom,
Bestowing great blessings
And merit without bounds,
We gassho in great reverence.