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Appendix: Ceremonial Texts

Part Two: Ceremonial Texts for the Formalities concerning Family Affairs

37. Mental Affirmation at the Memorial Service of the Deceased’s Day of Passing

Dharmakaya Buddha, Fourfold Grace!
Today, may the dharma power of great loving-kindness and compassion be imparted on the deceased, for whom this memorial service is being held. When is unable to enter into the wholesome path, we pray enters into that path immediately; when cannot find the right dharma, may find that dharma immediately; when the path of attaining Buddhahood does not open to , may that path open to immediately.
We offer this prayer with single‐mindedness.