一嚴道場
Solemn Practice Site
住於靜室。設盧舍那像。或釋迦像。或但𦘕像亦得。然須有佛像。不得單供菩薩像也。懸幡。然燈。香華。飲食。以用供養。或一七日。二三七日。乃至一。年三年。晝夜六時。勤而行之。若不能日日設供。初日決不可闕。或見好相為期。或但發好心。終身行之。若晝夜共三徧。若二若一。但令相續不斷。嚴護不侵。必為諸佛攝受矣。
Dwell in a quiet room. Set up an image of Vairocana Buddha, or Shakyamuni Buddha. Even a painted image is acceptable. However, there must be a Buddha image; it is not permissible to enshrine only a Bodhisattva image. Hang banners, light lamps, and offer incense, flowers, food, and drink as part of the offering. Practice this diligently for seven days, fourteen to twenty-one days, or even a year or three years, at all six periods of the day and night.
If you cannot make offerings every day, you absolutely must not skip the first day. You may continue until you perceive auspicious signs, or simply develop sincere resolve and maintain the practice for life. Whether you recite three times daily, or two times, or just once, keep the practice unbroken. Guard it strictly against any lapse. If you do this, you will certainly be received and supported by all Buddhas.