Precious Litany of Azure Mystery for Saving from Suffering

Hymn of Reverence; the Three Refuges; Hymn of Taking Seats.

Your servant, holding ritual rank, [name], respectfully burns incense and devoutly memorializes: the Treasure of the Tao, most true and supreme, the Three Worthies of the Most High; the Treasure of the Scriptures, most true and supreme, the thirty-six divisions of revered scriptures; the Treasure of the Masters, most true and supreme, the Great Dharma Master of the Mystery; the Great Master of the Tao of the Yellow Register, who follows the sound and answers appeals, the Heavenly Worthy Who Saves from Suffering (Taiyi Jiuku Tianzun); the Perfected Who Saves from Suffering, of great mercy and great compassion; the Perfected of Great Grace, of great mercy and great compassion; and the countless hosts of true immortals and sages who attend on the left and right in the Palace of the Eastern Pole, in the Realm of Everlasting Joy. Relying wholly on true incense, we make offerings to all alike. (State the intention.)

We humbly reflect: the Realm of Everlasting Joy of Azure Florescence is at root a heaven without sound or color; in the Palace of Wondrous Majesty of the Eastern Pole dwells the Father of great mercy and great compassion. Pervading the ten directions, he saves from suffering; through vast kalpas, he delivers people. He opens wide the gate of repentance and throws open the road of ascent. The dark realm and the bright look to him; ordinary beings and sages take refuge in him. If only one turns one's thoughts to earnest prayer, he follows the sound and answers every appeal. Now the sponsor of this fast, in memory of the departed, reverently establishes this fast and its observances. Making nine times nine prostrations, we gaze toward the dust of your passage; setting forth our sincerity point by point, we confess our faults. We humbly pray that the Most Benevolent grant our wishes, and that Supreme Virtue, which loves life, erase the black records of the Right Bureau so that the faults may be forever dissolved, and bestow the azure slips of Donghua so that the soul may swiftly ascend. Bowing our heads, we take refuge in the Great Tao of the Ultimate of Nothingness (Wuji).

The cantor leads; let all be reverent.

With utmost sincerity I take refuge and pay homage.

The sacred realm of Jade Clarity, the heavenly palace of Pure Subtlety. Within the Yuluo Xiao Terrace, above the vast, ordered, pure depths. He manifests the Brahma form of the conditioned and possesses the divine powers of the Ultimate of Nothingness. Expounding the true mystery, he breaks the obstructions of being and nonbeing, form and emptiness; rescuing beings of every kind, he abolishes the distinctions of wise and foolish, high and low. His wondrous workings are hard to glimpse; his numinous mechanism is unfathomable. Of great compassion and great vows, great sage of great mercy, the Primordial Heavenly Worthy (Yuanshi Tianzun), who delivers people without measure.

With utmost sincerity I take refuge and pay homage. The true realm of Highest Clarity, the heavenly palace of Yuyu. Within the Jasper Terrace of Purple Tenuity, above the Jade Capital of the Mysterious Metropolis. He continues the lineage of the Primordial Void Sovereign and surpasses the roots of the Jade Kingdom of Xina. Entering the millet-grain pearl, he draws in all the pure essence of the true mystery; in the Fragrant Grove Garden, he repeatedly discourses on the means to the secret essentials. His wondrous virtue is hard to conceive; his divine powers are unfathomable. Of great compassion and great vows, great sage of great mercy, the Heavenly Worthy of Numinous Treasure (Lingbao Tianzun), who delivers people without measure.

With utmost sincerity I take refuge and pay homage. The immortal realm of Grand Clarity, the heavenly palace of Taichi. At the height of the towering Golden Gate, above the far-off ninefold empyrean. He was born through countless kalpas and preached the law in twelve thousand heavens. His five thousand secret words blend the wondrous Tao of the Three Powers; in more than eighty transformations he reached the beings of the six paths. His holy virtue is lofty; his mysterious work vast. Of great compassion and great vows, great sage of great mercy, the Heavenly Worthy of the Tao and Its Virtue (Daode Tianzun), who delivers people without measure.

With utmost sincerity I take refuge and pay homage. The sacred realm of Azure Florescence, the upper palace of the Eastern Pole. Under transformation-names in the ten directions he delivers all beings; amid ten billion auspicious rays his wondrous form is beheld. He responds to appeals as occasion requires, because his vows are vast and deep. The nine-colored lotus is the far shore of the ship of compassion; a single willow sprig opens the dharma gate of sweet dew. Delivering people without measure, the greatly compassionate benevolent one. Of great compassion and great vows, great sage of great mercy, the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Follows the Sound and Saves from Suffering.

We, your servants, with utmost sincerity take refuge in body, in spirit, and in life with the Compassionate Worthy, and offer our sincerity to the Supreme Sage. We earnestly remember the soul of the departed [name], who, from birth until death, accumulated faults of unfilial conduct and has not yet repented. Perhaps they defied their parents and deceived the principles of heaven—there is no greater sin; perhaps they offended their parents-in-law and abandoned the proper human relations—this is called a fault. They lost the order of senior and junior, turning their backs on the duties of kinship; having gained wealth and rank, they betrayed the kindness of their teachers. They fell short in courtesy, respect, and deference, and failed to provide clothing, food, and support. Such faults and offenses are measureless and boundless. Now before the Tao we sincerely confess and ask forgiveness. We respectfully pray that you issue talismanic commands to rescue the departed soul. May there be no cries of suffering in the hells, stilling the fury of wind and thunder; may the soul enjoy great blessings in the heavens, ascending to the lofty void of the Milky Way. The assembly, taking refuge, with utmost sincerity pays homage.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, True Body of the Wondrous Tao.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Auspicious Form of Purple Gold.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Responds as Occasion Requires.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Boundless Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Great Sage of Great Mercy.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Great Compassion and Great Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Transformation-Names in the Ten Directions.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Saves All Beings Universally.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Follows the Sound and Answers Every Appeal.

We, your servants, with utmost sincerity take refuge in body, in spirit, and in life with the Compassionate Worthy, and offer our sincerity to the Supreme Sage. We earnestly remember the soul of the departed [name], who, from birth until death, accumulated faults of disloyalty and has not yet repented. Perhaps, receiving generous emoluments, they gave no thought to repaying them and found it hard indeed to hold to their integrity; perhaps, holding a lowly post, they did not labor diligently but made idle ease their business. Facing peril, they could not give their lives; watching victory and defeat, they always kept a divided heart. They sealed their lips and tied their tongues to avoid suspicion, and deceived their inner hearts and feigned their feelings to court a reputation. Such faults and offenses are measureless and boundless. Now before the Tao we sincerely confess and ask forgiveness. We respectfully pray that you issue talismanic commands to rescue the departed soul. May there be no cries of suffering in the hells, sparing it the scorching of the bronze pillar that burns the body; may the soul enjoy great blessings in the heavens, ascending the Jasper Terrace and strolling there at ease. The assembly, taking refuge, with utmost sincerity pays homage.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, True Body of the Wondrous Tao.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Auspicious Form of Purple Gold.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Responds as Occasion Requires.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Boundless Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Great Sage of Great Mercy.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Great Compassion and Great Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Transformation-Names in the Ten Directions.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Saves All Beings Universally.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Follows the Sound and Answers Every Appeal.

We, your servants, with utmost sincerity take refuge in body, in spirit, and in life with the Compassionate Worthy, and offer our sincerity to the Supreme Sage. We earnestly remember the soul of the departed [name], who, from birth until death, accumulated faults of killing and harming and has not yet repented. Perhaps they saw someone dying and did not rouse compassion to save them, which is as if they had killed them; perhaps they set their minds deliberately on killing, which was not heaven's decree. Setting aside grudges, they went along with what was convenient; taking bribes, they wrongly condemned others. Pushing people to drown and forcing them to hang, they bore to be inhumane; eating their flesh and sleeping on their hides, they were calm and felt no horror. Such faults and offenses are measureless and boundless. Now before the Tao we sincerely confess and ask forgiveness. We respectfully pray that you issue talismanic commands to rescue the departed soul. May there be no cries of suffering in the hells, freeing it from the ordeal of scorching toil in the fiery shade; may the soul enjoy great blessings in the heavens, delighting in a pure dwelling amid mist and clouds. The assembly, taking refuge, with utmost sincerity pays homage.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, True Body of the Wondrous Tao.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Auspicious Form of Purple Gold.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Responds as Occasion Requires.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Boundless Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Great Sage of Great Mercy.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Great Compassion and Great Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Transformation-Names in the Ten Directions.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Saves All Beings Universally.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Follows the Sound and Answers Every Appeal.

We, your servants, with utmost sincerity take refuge in body, in spirit, and in life with the Compassionate Worthy, and offer our sincerity to the Supreme Sage. We earnestly remember the soul of the departed [name], who, from birth until death, accumulated faults of lust and has not yet repented. Perhaps, seeing beauty, they rashly gave rise to depraved thoughts and lost their original truth; perhaps they violated their own kin and could not keep themselves upright, trampling on public morals. They sang seductive songs and lewd lyrics to disorder people's natures; they made themselves up alluringly and used teasing words to arouse others' passions. Their dissipation brought ruin to states and destruction to families; their excess led to abortions and harm to children. Such faults and offenses are measureless and boundless. Now before the Tao we sincerely confess and ask forgiveness. We respectfully pray that you issue talismanic commands to rescue the departed soul. May there be no cries of suffering in the hells, ending the pain and bitterness of being butchered and cut; may the soul enjoy great blessings in the heavens, gaining the pleasures of carefree feasting and joy. Bowing our heads, we take refuge and with utmost sincerity pay homage.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, True Body of the Wondrous Tao.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Auspicious Form of Purple Gold.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Responds as Occasion Requires.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Boundless Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Great Sage of Great Mercy.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Great Compassion and Great Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Transformation-Names in the Ten Directions.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Saves All Beings Universally.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Follows the Sound and Answers Every Appeal.

We, your servants, with utmost sincerity take refuge in body, in spirit, and in life with the Compassionate Worthy, and offer our sincerity to the Supreme Sage. We earnestly remember the soul of the departed [name], who, from birth until death, accumulated faults of theft and has not yet repented. Perhaps, seeing profit, they could not yield to righteousness and so conceived the heart of a thief; perhaps they cheated the public and freely did wrong, so that their ruin became manifest. Openly they relied on force to rob and seize; secretly they used schemes to encroach and grab. They hid it from people's eyes and ears so that none knew, yet, searching their own hearts, they felt ashamed. Such faults and offenses are measureless and boundless. Now before the Tao we sincerely confess and ask forgiveness. We respectfully pray that you issue talismanic commands to rescue the departed soul. May there be no cries of suffering in the hells, sparing it the beatings of iron staves and golden hammers; may the soul enjoy great blessings in the heavens, fulfilling its wish to roam Penghu and the Langyuan gardens. Bowing our heads, we take refuge and with utmost sincerity pay homage.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, True Body of the Wondrous Tao.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Auspicious Form of Purple Gold.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Responds as Occasion Requires.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Boundless Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Great Sage of Great Mercy.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Great Compassion and Great Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Transformation-Names in the Ten Directions.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Saves All Beings Universally.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Follows the Sound and Answers Every Appeal.

We, your servants, with utmost sincerity take refuge in body, in spirit, and in life with the Compassionate Worthy, and offer our sincerity to the Supreme Sage. We earnestly remember the soul of the departed [name], who, from birth until death, accumulated faults of anger and has not yet repented. Perhaps without cause they vented their wrath, making others uneasy; perhaps, seeking pretexts, they indulged fierce anger, bringing heaven's punishment. Speaking defiantly, they offended their superiors to their faces; with harsh words they piled up resentment in others. Shouting, scolding, and cursing, they were unkind; flogging and torturing, they were excessively cruel. Such faults and offenses are measureless and boundless. Now before the Tao we sincerely repent. We respectfully pray that you issue talismanic commands to rescue the departed soul. May there be no cries of suffering in the hells, causing the fire chariots to stop turning; may the soul enjoy great blessings in the heavens, riding the road of clouds and roaming freely. Bowing our heads, we take refuge and with utmost sincerity pay homage.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, True Body of the Wondrous Tao.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Auspicious Form of Purple Gold.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Responds as Occasion Requires.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Boundless Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Great Sage of Great Mercy.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Great Compassion and Great Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Transformation-Names in the Ten Directions.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Saves All Beings Universally.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Follows the Sound and Answers Every Appeal.

We, your servants, with utmost sincerity take refuge in body, in spirit, and in life with the Compassionate Worthy, and offer our sincerity to the Supreme Sage. We earnestly remember the soul of the departed [name], who, from birth until death, accumulated faults of deceit and flattery and has not yet repented. Perhaps they flattered their sovereign and father with clever words, harming principle and acting improperly; perhaps they secretly plotted to harm the good, deceiving their own hearts most grievously. In dealing with friends they kept no faith; swearing by the gods, they spoke much falsehood. Embellishing their words and feigning their conduct, they could not be relied upon; agreeing to one's face and condemning behind one's back, they were truly detestable. Such faults and offenses are measureless and boundless. Now before the Tao we sincerely repent. We respectfully pray that you issue talismanic commands to rescue the departed soul. May there be no cries of suffering in the hells, releasing it from the agony of the cold ice; may the soul enjoy great blessings in the heavens, beholding the brightness of the sun of grace. Bowing our heads, we take refuge and with utmost sincerity pay homage.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, True Body of the Wondrous Tao.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Auspicious Form of Purple Gold.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Responds as Occasion Requires.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Boundless Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Great Sage of Great Mercy.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Great Compassion and Great Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Transformation-Names in the Ten Directions.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Saves All Beings Universally.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Follows the Sound and Answers Every Appeal.

We, your servants, with utmost sincerity take refuge in body, in spirit, and in life with the Compassionate Worthy, and offer our sincerity to the Supreme Sage. We earnestly remember the soul of the departed [name], who, from birth until death, accumulated faults of arrogance and has not yet repented. Perhaps, riding in carriages drawn by horses, they were haughty toward their peers and still felt aggrieved; perhaps, regarding the sacred images as mere earth and wood, they slighted the Most True and truly incurred guilt. They scorned lords and ministers as if they were common people; they treated their own kin as strangers met on the road. To worthy elders they thought a single bow too much; with vulgar and mediocre folk they were at heart delighted. Such faults and offenses are measureless and boundless. Now before the Tao we sincerely repent. We respectfully pray that you issue talismanic commands to rescue the departed soul. May there be no cries of suffering in the hells, relieving it of the boiling heat of the cauldron; may the soul enjoy great blessings in the heavens, drinking the cool clarity of sweet dew. Bowing our heads, we take refuge and with utmost sincerity pay homage.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, True Body of the Wondrous Tao.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Auspicious Form of Purple Gold.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Responds as Occasion Requires.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Boundless Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Great Sage of Great Mercy.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Great Compassion and Great Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Transformation-Names in the Ten Directions.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Saves All Beings Universally.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Follows the Sound and Answers Every Appeal.

We, your servants, with utmost sincerity take refuge in body, in spirit, and in life with the Compassionate Worthy, and offer our sincerity to the Supreme Sage. We earnestly remember the soul of the departed [name], who, from birth until death, accumulated faults of a divided heart and has not yet repented. Perhaps they upheld the law without focus or singleness and so ran afoul of its statutes; perhaps they sought the truth half believing and half doubting and instead brought calamity and blame upon themselves; they broke their oaths and violated their covenants, yet blamed others and resented the spirits; they broke fasts and violated precepts, deceiving the sages and cheating heaven. In dealing with people, they said yes with their mouths and no in their hearts; in their affairs, they were diligent at first and slack in the end. Such faults and offenses are measureless and boundless. Now before the Tao we sincerely repent. We respectfully pray that you issue talismanic commands to rescue the departed soul. May there be no cries of suffering in the hells, leaving the place of the sword trees and mountains of blades; may the soul enjoy great blessings in the heavens, attending beside the lotus thrones of the Qian Grove. Bowing our heads, we take refuge and with utmost sincerity pay homage.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, True Body of the Wondrous Tao.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Auspicious Form of Purple Gold.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Responds as Occasion Requires.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Boundless Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Great Sage of Great Mercy.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Great Compassion and Great Vows.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Of Transformation-Names in the Ten Directions.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Saves All Beings Universally.

With utmost sincerity we pay homage to the Heavenly Worthy Taiyi Who Saves from Suffering, Who Follows the Sound and Answers Every Appeal.

Three invocations, three bows.

We humbly reflect: to cry out to heaven in pain is the deepest principle of the human heart; to love life and save beings is the naturalness of our Tao. If only we are pure and reverent, we will surely receive your descent. Now the jade caskets and pistil satchels have all been fully opened and proclaimed; our plain sincerity and loyal hearts have happily been brought into harmony with your response. We rejoice that the dead and the living receive grace, and trust that the dark and the bright are touched by favor. We humbly pray that the One Who Saves from Suffering with Good Vision respond and transform at all times throughout the sands and dust, and ever by majestic spiritual power empty the hells so that all may ascend. Bowing our heads, we take refuge and extol his merit.

Chanting of scriptures; dedication of merit.

Here ends the Precious Litany of Azure Mystery for Saving from Suffering.