In the wake of the events of September
11, a number of Buddhist teachers and practitioners have
offered thoughts and prayers for guidance during this time.
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Memorial Eko—September
2001
May we awaken Buddha's compassion and luminous mirror wisdom.
Chanting the En Mei Jukku Kannon Gyo and the Metta Sutta,
we offer this merit to the peaceful passage of all those
whose lives have been taken in these terrible acts of violence,
and to the wellbeing of the wounded. We also pray for the
healing and turning of the planners and perpetrators of
these crimes whose damaged hearts and clouded minds have
created endless suffering in the present and into the future.
And to the wisdom, patience, and lovingkindness of all the
world's leaders, so that they may exercise restraint and
care in their actions.
May the power of these Sutras and words
of dedication help heal the world of suffering and confusion.
May we with all our acts of body, speech, and mind, from
this day on, dedicate ourselves to peacefulness so that
the power of human goodness and kindness will overcome human
folly and the delusion of violence. And may we and all beings
find solace and strength in Buddha's Way.
—Norman Fischer, San Francisco Zen Center/Green Gulch
Farm
Sojun Weitsman, Berkeley Zen Center
