Question

dear Kosen Roshi
I would like to say a prayer at the begining and at the end of my sitting
practice. It will be wonderful if the prayer said is a buddhist one
and knowing its translation.
Would you help me sending me a couple prayers?
It will be very appreciated
thank you for your time and attention
best regards from Mexico

Answer from Master Kosen

You may sing the Hannya Shingyo. It is the sutra that we always sing at the end of the morning and evening zazen. You may also sing "La Marseillaise", go the blue team, go!!!




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