千手眼大悲心呪行法 1.41

1.41

The sūtra says: "Having made these vows, with utmost sincerity recite my name, and you should also single-mindedly recite [the name of] my root teacher, Amitābha Tathāgata; after that, you should then recite this dhāraṇī." (The practitioner visualizes their body standing before these Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, reciting the venerable names, with the sole focus on mournful sincerity, like one caught in fire or drowning seeking rescue. If time is short, recite them briefly seven times; if time is somewhat more plentiful, reciting many times is no impediment.) "Homage to Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Homage to Amitābha Buddha." (Having finished reciting, say:)