Thought for Sun, 04 Apr 2010

Shan-tao's definition of the "Right Practices. (shogyo) is as follows:

1) to single-mindedly and wholeheartedly read and recite the Meditation Sutra,
the Amida Sutra, and the Sutra of Immeasurable Life;

2) to single-mindedly and wholeheartedly contemplate the splendid view of
Amida and the landscape in that Land;

3) to single-mindedly and wholeheartedly prostrate oneself before Amida Buddha;

4) to single-mindedly and wholeheartedly utter the name of Amida Buddha; and

5) when giving praises and offerings is in order, to single-mindedly and
wholeheartedly praise and make offerings to Amida.