An example of a Shodaigyo service is as follows:

• Rahai: (a deep bow preparing oneself to receive the Buddha and his teachings)
• Dojokan: (Meditation on the Throne of Enlightenment)
• Sanki: (Taking refuge in the Three Treasures, Buddha, Dharma and Samgha represented here by Nichiren Shonin)
• Joshingyo: (a few minutes of silent meditation to cleanse and bring harmony to the Body and Mind)
• Shoshogyo: (Odaimoku chanting)
• Jinshingyo: (a few minutes of silent meditation to reflect on the Odaimoku and the merits received)
• Prayer: (dedication of the merits received to family, friends and all the beings of the universe)
• Four Great Vows:
  Sentient beings are innumerable; I vow to save them all.
  Our evil desires are inexhaustible; I vow to quench them all.
  The Buddha's teachings are immeasurable; I vow to study them all.
  The way of the Buddha is unexcelled; I vow to attain the path sublime.
• Raihai: (a deep bow in appreciation for the merits received and the chance to practice the Dharma)