“Sutra copying experience” at Yakuoji Temple, the 23rd temple of the 88 temples in Shikoku

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Although the Heart Sutra is very brief, it is imbued with the wisdom of Manjushri and Prajnaparamita, and is a scripture of immense spiritual merit and blessing. It is said that simply viewing or listening to the sutra brings blessings, and the merit gained from chanting it aloud or transcribing it-a practice known as shakyo-is immeasurable. Why not sit quietly with the transcription paper and slowly copy the text, mindful that every single character embodies the Buddha?