On this page, you will find a list of our most used chants. Many of these chants are performed during Shotsuki Hoyo services and Special Services. The Jusege is the chant regulary used for all of our services. We hope you enjoy listening to these ancient sutras. Please adjust your speaker volume as needed. You will need Windows Media Player if you use the Internet Explorer Browser. If you are using Firefox or Netscape Browsers, please use Quicktime. This CD was graciously supplied by Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin to this website. 

The full title of this gatha, Shoshin Nembutsu Ge, means Gatha on the Right (or True) Faith in the Nembutsu.

This gatha was written by Shinran Shonin, father of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

Sanbujo or "Three Respectful Callings" is used at the beginning of many Jodo Shinshu services.

The verses were written by Shan Tao (Zendo in Japanese, 618-681 CE), the fifth master of Shin Buddhism.

Juseige or "Three Sacred Vows" expresses determination to work toward enlightenment.

In this gatha, Bodhisattva Dharmakara praises the Buddha Avalokesvraraja and affirms his intention and determination to become a Buddha in order to save all sentient beings.