A comprehensive, contemporary service book that includes everything needed for a Shin Buddhist service at temple or at home. Organized into 5 sections: "Entering" - a brief welcome and introduction to Jodo Shinshu and temple customs, "Speaking" - words for recitation like the Three Treasures, "Chanting" - sutras including English translations and kanji, "Singing" - both Japanese and English gathas, and "Notes" - about Shinran and his teachings as well as about special observances. Special binding allows the book to easily lay open flat