List of basic things used for the ceremony (items vary depending on the temple and situation)

· Maetaku 　
The long table in front of the shumidan altar
· Kōro (large) 　
Incense burner for senkō (in the center of the maetaku between the flowers and candle)
· Ka (Hana)　
Flowers (left side of the kōro when facing the altar)
· Shoku
Candle / Candlestick (right side of the kōro when facing the altar)
· Muka-e Senkō 　
Two senkō (incense sticks) placed in the kōro, as pictured in the drawing, used to “invite” the main incense stick from the officiating priest.
· Chūō Kōdai
A special stand placed in front of the maetaku for the sanbō kōdai
· Sanbō Kōdai
A distinctly shaped tray set up with a small kōro and kōgō (a container which holds makkō chipped or ground incense) for the offering of incense by the officiating priest
· Kenguki　
Implements used to make offerings to the Honzon-sama or central altar figure
· Tō（mittō）
Hot water with sugar
· Ka（okashi）
confection / sweets
· Sa（ocha）
green tea
· Zaniku
A large rectangular cushion used by the officiating priest
· Haishiki
A mat that is laid underneath the zaniku

献湯菓茶終わって、
導師の進退に合わせ、打鏧三声◎◎◎△◯ 挙経。
『般若心経』読経。大衆立誦。
『般若心経』打鏧点

After the chanting of the Heart Sutra, the inō, the priest serving as the lead sutra chanter, will recite the ekō. As soon as the chanting of the sutra is completed and just before the inō begins reading the ekō, the daikei (large bell) is struck and held to stop its vibrations. (Note: this style does not apply to all temples)
During the reading of the ekō, the shōkei (small bell) is struck lightly right before the reading of the Buddha’s name and struck again after reading Keizan Zenji’s name. The officiant will do a long prostration during this interval and everyone else will position themselves facing the altar and bow in gasshō while standing.
Everyone will join in the chanting of the ryaku sanbō verse when the reading of the ekō is finished.

Jōrai maka hannya haramitta shingyō wo fujusuru kudoku wa
Daion kyōshu-honshi Shakamuni Butsu
Kōso Jōyō Daishi-Taiso Jōsai Daishi-ni-kuyōshi tatematsuri
mujō bukka bodai wo shōgonsu fushite negawaku wa
shion subete hōji-sannu hitoshiku tasuke-hokkai no ujō to-onajiku shuchi wo madokani senkoto wo

＝ring small bell

Having chanted the Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra,
we offer the merit　to our Great Benefactor and Founder of the Doctrine,
the Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddha (or whatever other figure is currently enshrined as the main object of veneration in the practice place), to the Eminent Ancestor Dōgen, and to the Great Ancestor Keizan, that it may adorn their awakening, the unsurpassed fruit of Buddhahood.
We humbly pray that the blessings of the four benefactors may be fully requited, that the three classes of existences may all be saved, and that sentient beings throughout the triple world equally perfect omniscience. (What we hope for is prosperity for the household, long continuity of the family line, prevention of disasters, and that all conditions may be favorable.)

Translation taken from Soto School Scriptures for Daily Services and Practice, Sotoshu Shumucho and the Soto Zen Text Project, 2001