摩訶止觀 2.40

2.40

諸經行法，上三不攝者，即屬隨自意也。且約《請觀音》示其相，於靜處嚴道場，旛蓋香燈；請彌陀像，觀音、勢至二菩薩像，安於西方；設楊枝淨水。若便利左右，以香塗身，澡浴清淨，著新淨衣。齋日建首，當正向西方，五體投地，禮三寶、七佛、釋尊、彌陀、三陀羅尼、二菩薩聖眾。禮已胡跪，燒香散華，至心運想如常法。供養已，端身正心，結跏趺坐，繫念數息，十息為一念。十念成就已，起燒香。為眾生故，三遍請上三寶。請竟，三稱三寶名，加稱觀世音。合十指掌，誦四行偈竟，又誦三篇呪，或一遍，或七遍，看時早晚。誦呪竟，披陳懺悔，自憶所犯。發露洗浣已，禮上所請。禮已，一人登高座，若唱若誦此經文，餘人諦聽。午前、初夜，其方法如此，餘時如常儀。若嫌闕略，可尋經補益（云云）。

The ritual practices of the various sūtras that are not subsumed under the previous three [types of samādhi] belong to [the samādhi of] following one's own mind. Taking the Qing Guanyin [jing] to illustrate its features: adorn a bodhimaṇḍa in a quiet place with banners, canopies, incense, and lamps; invite an image of Amitābha and images of the two bodhisattvas Avalokiteśvara and Mahāsthāmaprāpta, placing them in the west; set out willow branches and pure water. If one relieves oneself, one must smear oneself with perfume, bathe until pure, and put on fresh, clean clothes. Beginning on a fast day, one should face directly west, throw the five limbs to the ground, and pay homage to the Three Jewels, the seven Buddhas, Śākyamuni, Amitābha, the three dhāraṇīs, the two bodhisattvas, and the holy assembly. Having paid homage, kneel on the right knee, burn incense and scatter flowers, with the utmost sincerity forming the visualizations according to the regular method. Having made offerings, straighten the body and make the mind upright, sit cross-legged, fix mindfulness, and count the breaths, taking ten breaths as one mindfulness. When ten mindfulnesses are accomplished, rise and burn incense. For the sake of sentient beings, thrice invite the Three Jewels mentioned above. Having finished the invitation, recite the names of the Three Jewels three times, additionally reciting the name of Avalokiteśvara. Clasp the ten fingers, chant the four-line gāthā to completion, and then chant the three sections of dhāraṇī, either once or seven times, depending on whether the time is early or late. Having finished chanting the dhāraṇī, spread out one's confession, recalling one's offenses. Having revealed them and washed oneself clean, pay homage to those invited above. Having paid homage, one person mounts the high seat and either recites or chants this sūtra text, while the others listen attentively. Such is the method before noon and in the early night; at other times, follow the standard ritual. If one feels it is too brief, one may consult the sūtra to supplement it (and so forth).