109) The one Hundred and nineth Gate; The state in which water is sprinkled on the head
The state in which water is sprinkled on the head is a gate of Dharma illumination; for [with it], following birth in a family, we are at last able to realize anuttara samyaksambodhi. (Nishijima/Cross)
The ground of sprinkling wisdom water on the head is a gate of realizing dharma; it brings forth birth, leaving the household, and unsurpassable, complete enlightenment. (Tanahashi)
Gate Gatha:
May we, together with all buddhas;
Realize the true majesty of our birth
That we attain the non-goal of ultimate enlightenment
Reflection Prompts:
True wisdom is the Dharma Eye.
Prajna paramitta, Boji sowa ka
Capping Verse:
Not to be wasted
So precious
Is this human birth
Happy Vesak to all
gassho,Shokai
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