The Core
十仏名 (Ju-Butsumyo) is a Zen chanting practice that praises Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Prajna Paramita. It recites the names of ten Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and teachings, and praises their virtues. While commonly regarded as "a chant that expresses devotion to and praise for Buddhas and Bodhisattvas," this dictionary defines it as "an active practice in which one does not worship Buddhas and Bodhisattvas as external saviors, but resonates with their way of being, aspires to become a Buddha or Bodhisattva oneself, and vows to embody their qualities in one's own life."
Q&A
- Q: Why does Ju-Butsumyo recite the names of many Buddhas and Bodhisattvas?
- A: Because each Buddha and Bodhisattva represents different virtues and practices. Ju-Butsumyo is a chanting practice for learning their way of being and applying it to one's own practice.
