The copying of a sutra, "Shakyo" in Japanese, is a brush meditation.  Shakyo gives one a feeling of peace, balancing the mind and body in unification with Amida Buddha.  The whole event inspires respect for the Dharma and as one writes the characters, one feels a a deeper gratitude for the precious teachings.

In this version of the Heart Sutra, we will be copying 266 characters over the period of 4 weeks.  No experience, is necessary, only a genuine desire for the spiritual development of self and others.

To read the Heart Sutra in Japanese and English, click here.