A Throw of the Mantra Dice

The Prompt

Play a session of Xuanfo tu or one of its historical variants — Jōdo sugoroku, Seonbuldo, or a faithful reproduction — with at least one other player. If no purpose-inscribed dice are available, designate the six faces of a standard die with the characters of the Amitābha mantra. Attend to the prescribed mindset: approach the board with reverence rather than amusement, and observe the moments when the game's mechanics produce what feels like a genuine contemplative encounter. Record the conditions of play, the highest gate reached, and one moment in which the dice disclosed something about the player's own disposition.

Completion Criteria

The variant played, the date and conditions, the highest gate reached, and a brief written account of the contemplative moment.

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