Namo Buddha-yah.
Namo Dharma-yah
Namo Sangha-yah

Due to the great relationship with Buddhas’ Worlds,
and the interlinked great causes,
There comes the Buddha’s Dharmas,
which is Eternal, Bliss, Self, and Pure;
And we have become the relations of the Buddha-Dharmas.

Namo Maha Prajna Paramita, the great sacrosanct mantra;
Namo Maha Prajna Paramita, the great brilliant mantra;
Namo Maha Prajna Paramita, the unsurpassed mantra;
Namo Maha Prajna Paramita, the unequaled mantra.

Namo Pure Light Secret Buddha, Dharma Treasury Buddha, the Tranquil King Buddha
with Lion’s roar and divine speed, the Sumeru Light King Buddha announced by
Buddha, Dharma Protector Buddha, Vajra Treasury Roaming Lion Buddha, Precious
Victory Buddha, Supernatural Power Buddha, Medicine Master Crystal Light King
Buddha, Universal Light Merit Mountain King Buddha, Merit Retaining Jewel King
Buddha,

the seven past Buddhas, the coming one thousand Buddhas of the Fortunate kalpa,
the fifteen hundred Buddhas, the fifteen thousand Buddhas, the five hundred
Flower Victory Buddhas, the one hundred billion Vajra Treasury Buddhas, and
Samadhi Light Buddha.

The Buddhas of Six Directions:
To the East the Precious Light Moon Palace Venerable Wonderful Voice King
Buddha,
To the South the Tree-Root Flower King Buddha,
To the West the Spiritual Power Flower Blazing King Buddha,
To the North the Moon Palace Purity Buddha,
Above, the countless Vigor Jewel Crown Buddha,
Below, the Tranquil Moon Sound King Buddha.

All the countless Buddhas, Prabhuta-ratna(Many Treasures) Buddha, Sakyamuni
Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, Akshobhya Buddha, Amitabha Buddha,

All beings in the Central Realm, and those in the Pure Lands, while moving upon
the Earth and in the Heavens, continually shower compassion upon all living
beings, affording them equanimity and peace, that they might cultivate day and
night. By constantly invoking this sutra, one is liberated from the pain of
death and birth, and freed from all the many kinds of suffering.

Namo the Great Wisdom Avalokitesvara, the Observant Avalokitesvara, the Noble
Avalokitesvara, the Expansively-Minded Avalokitesvara, the Medicine King
Bodhisattva, the Supreme Medicine Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva,
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Akasagarbha Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva,
the billions of Clear Cool Treasure Mountain Bodhisattvas, the Universal Light
Venerable King Tathagata Bodhisattva, Chanting this sutra continually, the
Seven World-Honored Buddhas, recite this mantra:

Lee-poh-lee-poh-deh, kyo-ho-kyo-ho-deh, toh-loh-nee-deb, nee-ah-la-deh,
pee-lee-nee-deh, mo-ho-kya-deh, jun-len-chan-deh, so-ha.

All the transformation bodies of Avalokitesvara
and all the bodhisattvas
have vowed to liberate every being in samsara,
and to cleanse all sufferings when called upon.

One who has non-dual faith in Buddha
will be greatly blessed with guidance.
By keeping intact the root of virtue
one will be able to practice this,
and with one thousand recitations,
the practice blends into one’s mindstream.

Then one remains unharmed by fire or weapons,
and anger is transformed into happiness.
Even those who are left for dead
returns thereby to life.
One must not doubt this,
for it is the word of Buddha.

The High King Avalokitesvara
In truth removes all obstacles.
Even in the most grave plight
One is saved from death.
This is the truth all Buddhas announce,
Therefore pay them homage.
By reciting this praise one thousand times,
One purifies the most negative of karmas.
Those fortunate ones endowed with indestructible faith
Are to always uphold this sutra.

Recite the name of the Eight Mahasattvas:

Namo Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Mahasattva
Namo Maitreya Bodhisattva Mahasattva,
Namo Akasa-garbha Bodhisattva Mahasattva,
Namo Samanta-bhadra Bodhisattva Mahasattva,
Namo Vajra-pani Bodhisattva Mahasattva,
Namo Manjusri Bodhisattva Mahasattva,
Namo Sarva-nivaraNaviskambhin Bodhisattva Mahasattva,
Namo Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Mahasattva,
Namo all venerable Bodhisattva Mahasattvas.

May these merits and virtues
be spread universally to everything.

Marjoram is the dried leaves and floral parts of
the herb Origanium hortensis.

Both Oregano and Marjoram are members of the mint family.

Marjoram is considered to be a species of Oregano.

The light grayish green, oval spade shaped leaves of Marjoram have a sweeter and more delicate flavor than Oregano.

Marjoram is pleasantly aromatic and has a distinctly minty sweet flavor with slightly bitter undertones.

Marjoram can be used in sausages, lamb, beef, pork, chicken, fish,
tomato dishes, stuffing, breads, salad dressings, chowders and pickle
blends.

It is also used in soaps and herbal wreaths.

You may Substitute oregano, but use less.

Marjoram is used in Italian, French, North African, Middle Eastern, and
American cuisines and spice blends, Bouquet Garni and Fines Herbs.

Egypt is the principal source for nearly all of the Marjoram imported into the United States.


Marjoram and Oregano were well known in the Roman-Greco era.

Marjoram was one of the herbs and spices used by the ancient Egyptians in the embalming process.

Ancient Greeks and Romans made head wreaths of marjoram for wedding couples as a symbol of love, honor, and happiness.

Marjoram is used as a steam inhalant to clear the sinuses and relieve laryngitis.

Marjoram tea sweetened with honey helps preserve the voice of professional singers.

 

Sweet Marjoram


Majorana hortensis

Sweet Marjoram can grow to12 inches in height.

It is a fine textured plant with white flowers.

The mature leaves can be harvested.

Use the Marjoram leaves in salads, soups and dressings.

3 Marjoram Recipes: