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SONG OF THE ABBOT for PURE LAND BIRTH for SATB Choir, Organ and Timpani

SONG OF THE ABBOT for PURE LAND BIRTH for SATB Choir, Organ and Timpani Choral SATB

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939828 Composed by Richard…(+)

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939828 Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,Contemporary. Octavo. 90 pages. Richard St. Clair #5008553. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939828). This 11+-minute cantata is a setting of an 11th century Buddhist text by the Japanese Pure Land patriarch, Genshin Shonin (942-1017). The main text is his Yokawa Hogo, which teaches about rebirth in the Pure Land of Amida Buddha through saying His Name, Namu Amida Butsu. The timpani part is appended to the full PDF score.
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#SONG OF THE ABBOT for PURE LAND BIRTH for SATB Choir, Organ and Timpani

15 Pure Land Hymns on Poems by Shinran Shonin

#15 Pure Land Hymns on Poems by Shinran Shonin

THE SONG OF QUEEN VAIDEHI, a Buddhist Magnificat for Chorus and Piano Choral SATB

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939872 Composed by Richard…(+)

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939872 Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 22 pages. Richard St. Clair #6059233. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939872). This 8-minute work for SATB chorus and piano is essentially a Buddhist 'Magnificat', the storyher of awakening of faith by the ancient queen Vaidehi, who takes refuge in the savior-Buddha Amida (a.k.a. Amitayus) as explained in the Buddhist Contemplation Sutra, the teaching of Shakyamuni Buddha. In the sutra, Shakyamuni shows her all the Buddha-lands and she selects, as her desired place of rebirth, the Land of Peace and Bliss, called Sukhavati or the Pure Land. She learns of being reborn in the Pure Land through reciting the Holy Name of Amida Buddha, pronounced Namu Amida Butsu. The Contemplation Sutra is one of three great ancient sutras about the salvation in the Pure Land of Amida Buddha.
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Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939717 Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,Contemporary. Octavo. 23 pages. Richard St. Clair #3002339. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939717). This 9-minute motet in which the Buddha-to-be Dharmakara praises His master, Lokeshvaraja Buddha and vows to become the Savior of all Beings (namely, Amida Buddha). The music beings with an extended recitative/aria by solo soprano, and proceeds to the full choral ensemble to its conclusion. The MP3 Audio Clip is a computer-generated soundfile of the entire work. The music is completely tonal and traditional, suitable for good amateur choirs and professional choruses alike.Words from the Larger Sutra on Amida Buddha expounded by Shakyamuni Buddha some 2500 years ago in India.[Setting: Many ages ago, Dharmakara Bhikshu (in his stage before becoming Amida Buddha) declares to his Master, Buddha Lokeshvararaja, his intention to create a Pure Land wherein all suffering beings can be saved.]Text (slightly abridged):Then appeared a Buddha named Lokeshvararaja, the Tathagata, Arhat, Perfectly Enlightened One, Possessed of Wisdom and Practice, Perfected One, Knower of the World, Unsurpassed One, Tamer of Men, Master of Gods and Men, Buddha and World-Honored One.At that time there was a king, who, having heard the Buddha's exposition of the Dharma, rejoiced in his heart and awakened aspiration for the highest, perfect Enlightenment. He renounced his kingdom and the throne, and became a monk named Dharmakara. Having superior intelligence, courage and wisdom, he distinguished himself in the world. He went to see the Tathagata Lokeshvararaja, knelt down at his feet, walked round him three times keeping him always on his right, prostrated himself on the ground, and putting his palms together in worship, praised the Buddha with these verses:The shining face of the Buddha is glorious;Boundless is his magnificence.Radiant splendor such as hisIs beyond all comparison.The sun, the moon and the mani-jewel,Though shining with dazzling brightness,Are completely dimmed and obscuredAs if they were a pile of ink-sticksThe countenance of the TathagataIs beyond compare in the whole world.The great voice of the Enlightened OneResounds throughout the ten regions.His morality, learning, endeavor,Absorption in meditation, wisdomAnd magnificent virtues have no equal;They are wonderful and unsurpassed.I resolve to become a Buddha,Equal in attainment to you, O holy king of the Dharma,To save living beings from birth-and-death,And to lead them all to emancipation.I vow that, when I have become a Buddha,I shall carry out this promise everywhere;And to all fear-ridden beingsShall I give great peace.Even though there are Buddhas,A thousand million kotis in number,And multiudes of great sagesCountless as the sands of the Ganges,I shall make offeringsTo all those Buddhas.I shall seek the supreme WayResolutely and tirelessly.Even though the Buddha-lands are as innumerableAs the sands of the Ganges,And other regions and worldsAre also without number,My light shall shine everywhere,Pervading all those lands.Such being the result of my efforts,My glorious power shall be immeasurable.When I have become a Buddha,My land shall be most exquisite,And its people wonderful and unexcelled;The seat of Enlightenment shall be supreme.My land, being like Nirvana itself,Shall be beyond comparison.I take pity on living beingsAnd resolve to save them all.Those who come from the ten quartersShall find joy and serenity of heart;When they reach my land,They shall dwell in peace and happiness.I beg you, the Buddha, to become my witnessAnd to vouch for the truth of my aspiration.Having now made my vows to you,I will strive to fulfilll them.The World-Honored Ones in the ten quartersHave unimpeded wisdom;I call upon those Honored OnesTo bear witness to my intention.Even though I mu.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939673 Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,Contemporary. Octavo. 13 pages. Richard St. Clair #3000545. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939673). These words were composed by Genshin Shonin (Japan, 11th c. CE), one of the seven Pure Land Masters named by Shinran Shonin (Japan, 1173-1262), founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of True Shin Buddhism. The MP3 Audio File is a computer-generated soundfile. Duration, about 5 minutes.Lyrics:Dharma Words at Yokawa by Genshin Shonin (942-1017)It is a great joy for us sentient beings to escape from the three evil realms and be born as humans. Even if our status in society is low, could it be worse than the state of animals? Even if we are born in a poor family, we are in a far better condition than hungry spirits. Even if our wishes are not fulfilled, our suffering cannot be compared with the tortures of hell. We should not sorrow over unhappiness in this life; we should consider our lower social position as an incentive to seek Enlightenment. For this reason, we should rejoice at having been born as humans.Even though the mind of faith is shallow, anyone who takes refuge in Amida Buddhawill unfailingly attain birth, because the Original Vow is sdeep. Even though the Nembutsu comes from a reluctant heart,anyone who recites it never fails to see Amida welcoming him to his Pure Land; so great is the merit of the Nembutsu. For this reason, we should rejoice at having encountered the Original Vow.Delusion is the nature of ordinary beings. Apart from delusion, there is no mind in us. If we recite the Nembutsu while resigned to the fact that we are to remain ordinary beings full of delusion until death, we shall be received in welcome by Amida; then, as soon as we mount the lotus seat, our mind of delusion will be turned into that of Enlightenment. The Nembutsu that is uttered with the mind of delusion is like a lotus flower unstained by the muddy water. There should not be any doubt as to our attainment of birth.We should not be concerned about our delusion, but reflecting on the shallowness of our mind of faith, continually recite the Name in earnest.

The Nembutsu of Gratitude: A Buddhist Motet of Thanks for SATB Chorus a Capella Choral SATB

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939685 Composed by Richard…(+)

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939685 Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,A Cappella,Contemporary. Octavo. 5 pages. Richard St. Clair #3000655. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939685). This Buddhist motet is a tonal choral setting of the Nembutsu, a prayer-like expression of gratitude for being saved by the great Buddha Amida. By being saved is meant that, through the Great Vow of Amida Buddha to save all suffering beings, one is reborn in the afterlife in the Pure Land over which Amida Buddha is Lord. The Nembutsu is Namu Amida Butsu in Japanese, and means Thank You, Amida Buddha and also I take Refuge in Amida Buddha. Duration: about 3 1/2 minutes. The MP3 Audio Clip is a computer-generate soundfile.
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#being saved is meant that, through the Great Vow of Amida Buddha to save all suffering beings, one is reborn in the afterlife in the Pure Land over which Amida Buddha is Lord

NAMU AMIDA BUTSU - A Buddhist Motet of Faith and Thanksgiving for SATB Chorus and Piano Choral SATB

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939790 Composed by Richard…(+)

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939790 Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 27 pages. Richard St. Clair #3638559. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939790). This 9-minute composition, scored for mixed voices and piano, uses only one 7-syllable chant in the Pure Land Buddhist tradition, Namu Amida Butsu. The text of this music is a Jodo Shinshu chant of faith and thanksgiving to the great Savior, Amida Buddha.The translation of Namu Amida Butsu is twofold: I entrust myself to Amida Buddha and I give thanks to Amida Buddha.The chant is recited by millions of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists worldwide.
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THE MANY NAMES OF AMIDA BUDDHA: For Chorus SATB and Piano Choral SATB

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939851 Composed by Richard…(+)

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939851 Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,Contemporary,Praise & Worship. Octavo. 16 pages. Richard St. Clair #5984993. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939851). This powerful 6-minute chorale is a setting of words of Shinran Shonin (Japan, 1173-1262), the founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Amida Buddha is the savior-being of Pure Land (Jodo Shinshu) Buddhism, the widest and most popular form of Buddhism in Japan. The text sets the 37 different epithets or names of Amida Buddha.
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JUSEIGE: Dharmakara Confirms His Great Vows - A Buddhist Motet for SATB Chorus a Cappella Choral SATB

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939787 Composed by Richard…(+)

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939787 Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,A Cappella,Praise & Worship,World. Octavo. 11 pages. Richard St. Clair #3636661. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939787). The duration of this motet is about 6-8 minutes. JUSEIGE is a series of verses from the Larger Sutra on Amida Buddha, a famous Pure Land sutra proclaiming Amida Buddha as the savior of all beings. The verses are recited in the sutra by Dharmakara, a Bodhisattva who, through the fulfillment of his great vows, became Amida Buddha billions of years in the past. This motet is scored for SATB Chorus, unaccompanied. The full range of the voice parts are employed, thus this will require a proficient chorus, whether professional, semi-professional or highly skilled amateur.
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