Our Chants

Print or pull up the pdf and follow along on your digital device. If you would like a hard copy of our chant book, join as a Bright Way Zen member or email info[at]brightwayzen.org.

Separate Chants for Printing or Easy Reference:

Tuesday Evenings:

Fukanzazengi (Universally Recommended Instructions for Zazen) – Dogen

Zazen Yojinki (Points to Keep in Mind When Practicing Zazen) – Part 1 (Keizan)

Zazen Yojinki (Points to Keep in Mind When Practicing Zazen) – Part 2 (Keizan)

Silent Illumination – Hongzhi

Genjokoan – Dogen

Wednesday-Friday Mornings:

Short Morning Chant after Weekday Zazen (Wed-Fri)

Sunday Mornings:

BWZ Sunday Chanting – Full Service A

BWZ Sunday Chanting – Full Service B

Full Morning Services Including Chant Leading Instructions

These documents give the full chanting service in order, including doan instructions and dedications

BWZ Sunday Chanting – Full Service A

BWZ Sunday Chanting – Full Service B

Chants for Retreats

Formal Meal Verses

Metta Sutta (closing chant in the evening)

Term Student Fall Closing Ceremony

Ceremonies

Founder’s Ceremony (September)

Segaki Ceremony (November)

Nehan Festival (February)

Wesak Festival (April)