Pali Recitation

Yo so bhagavā arahaṃ sammāsambuddho,
Vijjācaraṇasampanno sugato lokavidū,
Anuttaro purisadammasārathi satthā devamanussānaṃ buddho bhagavā.
Yo dhammaṃ desesi ādikalyāṇaṃ majjhekalyāṇaṃ pariyosānakalyāṇaṃ,
Sātthaṃ sabyañjanaṃ kevalaparipuṇṇaṃ parisuddhaṃ brahmacariyaṃ pakāsesi.
Tamahaṃ bhagavantaṃ abhipūjayāmi, tamahaṃ bhagavantaṃ sirasā namāmi.

[Morning Praise of the Dhamma]:
Yo so svākkhāto bhagavatā dhammo,
Sandiṭṭhiko akāliko ehipassiko, opaneyyiko paccattaṃ veditabbo viññūhi.
Tamahaṃ dhammaṃ abhipūjayāmi, tamahaṃ dhammaṃ sirasā namāmi.

[Morning Praise of the Sangha]:
Yo so supaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho,
Ujuppaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho, ñāyappaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho, sāmīcippaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho.
Yadidaṃ cattāri purisayugāni aṭṭha purisapuggalā, esa bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho.
Tamahaṃ saṅghaṃ abhipūjayāmi, tamahaṃ saṅghaṃ sirasā namāmi.

English Translation

The Blessed One who is far from defilements, perfectly self-awakened,
Consummate in knowledge and conduct, sublime, knower of the worlds,
Unsurpassed trainer of those who can be tamed, teacher of devas and humans, awakened, blessed.
Who taught the Dhamma, beautiful in the beginning, beautiful in the middle, beautiful in the end, who proclaimed the spiritual life of absolute perfection and purity.
I pay supreme homage to that Blessed One, I bow my head to that Blessed One.

[Morning Praise of the Dhamma]:
The Dhamma well-expounded by the Blessed One,
Visible here & now, timeless, inviting all to come & see, leading inwards, to be personally realized by the wise.
I pay supreme homage to that Dhamma, I bow my head to that Dhamma.

[Morning Praise of the Sangha]:
The Sangha of the Blessed One’s disciples who have practiced well,
Who have practiced straightforwardly, methodically, with integrity.
This is the Sangha of the Blessed One’s disciples — the four pairs, the eight kinds of noble persons.
I pay supreme homage to that Sangha, I bow my head to that Sangha.

Pali Recitation

Yo so bhagavā arahaṃ sammāsambuddho,
Vijjācaraṇasampanno sugato lokavidū,
Anuttaro purisadammasārathi satthā devamanussānaṃ buddho bhagavā.
Tassamayhaṃ bhagavantaṃ sayasaṅgītaṃ, dīgharattaṃ hitāya sukhāya.
Handamayaṃ buddhassa bhagavato parābhāgabhāgapaṇāmaṃ karoma se.

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa. (×3)

[Reflection on Impermanence & Samvega]:
Sabbe saṅkhārā aniccāti, yadā paññāya passati,
Atha nibbindati dukkhe, esa maggo visuddhiyā.
Sabbe saṅkhārā dukkhāti, yadā paññāya passati,
Atha nibbindati dukkhe, esa maggo visuddhiyā.
Sabbe dhammā anattāti, yadā paññāya passati,
Atha nibbindati dukkhe, esa maggo visuddhiyā.

English Translation

The Blessed One who is far from defilements, perfectly self-awakened,
Consummate in knowledge and conduct, sublime, knower of the worlds,
Unsurpassed trainer of those who can be tamed, teacher of devas and humans, awakened, blessed.
To that Blessed One, I offer my praise and devotion, for my long-term welfare and happiness.
Let us now pay evening homage to the Blessed One.

Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Self-Awakened One. (×3)

[Reflection on Impermanence & Dispassion]:
‘All conditioned things are impermanent’ — when one sees this with wisdom, each is disenchanted with suffering. This is the path to purity.
‘All conditioned things are stressful’ — when one sees this with wisdom, each is disenchanted with suffering. This is the path to purity.
‘All phenomena are not-self’ — when one sees this with wisdom, each is disenchanted with suffering. This is the path to purity.

Pali Recitation

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa. (×3)

English Translation

Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Self-Awakened One.

Pali Recitation

Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.

Dutiyampi buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Dutiyampi dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Dutiyampi saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.

Tatiyampi buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Tatiyampi dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.
Tatiyampi saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi.

English Translation

I go to the Buddha for refuge.
I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
I go to the Sangha for refuge.

For the second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.
For the second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
For the second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.

For the third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.
For the third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
For the third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.

Pali Recitation

1. Pāṇātipātā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.

2. Adinnādānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.

3. Kāmesu micchācārā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.

4. Musāvādā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.

5. Surāmerayamajjapamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi.

English Translation

1. I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking life.

2. I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking what is not given.

3. I undertake the training rule to abstain from sexual misconduct.

4. I undertake the training rule to abstain from false speech.

5. I undertake the training rule to abstain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness.

Pali Recitation

Itipi so bhagavā arahaṃ sammāsambuddho,
vijjācaraṇasampanno sugato lokavidū,
anuttaro purisadammasārathi satthā devamanussānaṃ buddho bhagavāti.

English Translation

He is indeed the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Self-Awakened One,
consummate in knowledge and conduct, sublime, knower of the worlds,
unsurpassed trainer of those who can be tamed, teacher of devas and humans, awakened, blessed.

Pali Recitation

Svākkhāto bhagavatā dhammo, sandiṭṭhiko akāliko ehipassiko, opaneyyiko paccattaṃ veditabbo viññūhīti.

English Translation

The Dhamma is well-expounded by the Blessed One, visible here & now, timeless, inviting all to come & see, leading inwards, to be personally realized by the wise.

Pali Recitation

Supaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho,
ujuppatitpanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho,
ñāyappaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho,
sāmīcippaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho.
Yadidaṃ cattāri purisayugāni aṭṭha purisapuggalā, esa bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho.
Āhuneyyo pāhuneyyo dakkhiṇeyyo añjalikaraṇīyo, anuttaraṃ puññakkhettaṃ lokassāti.

English Translation

The Sangha of the Blessed One’s disciples who have practiced well,
who have practiced straightforwardly, who have practiced methodically, who have practiced with integrity.
This is the Sangha of the Blessed One’s disciples — the four pairs, the eight kinds of noble persons.
Worthy of gifts, worthy of hospitality, worthy of offerings, worthy of respect, the unsurpassed field of merit for the world.

Pali Recitation

Puññassidāni katassa, Yānaññāni katāni me,
Tesañca bhāgino hontu, Sattānantāpayānaka.

Ye piyā guṇavantā ca, Mayhaṃ mātāpitādayo,
Diṭṭhā me cāpya-diṭṭhā vā, Aññe madjhatta-verino.

Sattā tiṭṭhanti lokasmiṃ, Te-bhummā catu-yonikā,
Pañca-ceka-catu-vokārā, Saṃsarantā bhavābhave.

Ñātaṃ ye pattidānam-me, Anumodantu te sayaṃ,
Ye cimaṃ nappajānanti, Devā tesaṃ nivedayuṃ.

Mayā dinnāna puññānaṃ, Anumodana-hetunā,
Sabbe sattā sadā hontu, Averā sukha-jīvino.

Khemappadañca pappontu, Tesāsā sidjhatā subhā.

English Translation

May all beings, limitless and infinite, share in the merits
that I have made now, and other merits made by me before.

Those who are dear to me and virtuous, such as my mother and father,
those seen by me or unseen, and others who are neutral or hostile.

Beings existing in the world, in the three realms and four states of birth,
with five, one, or four aggregates, wandering from existence to existence.

Those who know of this dedication of merit, may they rejoice in it themselves,
as for those who do not know, may the devas inform them of it.

By reason of rejoicing in the merits given by me,
may all beings always live free from enmity and in happiness.

May they attain the secure path, and may their wholesome hopes be fulfilled.

Pali Recitation

Bahū devā manussā ca, Maṅgalāni acintayuṃ,
Ākaṅkhamānā sotthānaṃ, Brūhi maṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Asevanā ca bālānaṃ, Paṇḍitānañca sevanā,
Pūjā ca pūjaneyyānaṃ, Etammaṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Patirūpadesavāso ca, Pubbe ca katapuññatā,
Attasammāpaṇidhi ca, Etammaṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Bāhusaccañca sippañca, Vinayo ca susikkhito,
Subhāsitā ca yā vācā, Etammaṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Mātāpitu-upaṭṭhānaṃ, Puttadārassa saṅgaho,
Anākulā ca kammantā, Etammaṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Dānañca dhammacariyā ca, Ñātakānañca saṅgaho,
Anavajjāni kammāni, Etammaṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Āratī viratī pāpā, Majjapānā ca saṃyamo,
Appamādo ca dhammesu, Etammaṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Gāravo ca nivāto ca, Santuṭṭhī ca kataññutā,
Kālena dhammasavaṇaṃ, Etammaṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Khantī ca sovacassatā, Samaṇānañca dassanaṃ,
Kālena dhammasākacchā, Etammaṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Tapo ca brahmacariyañca, Ariyasaccāna dassanaṃ,
Nibbānasacchikiriyā ca, Etammaṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Phuṭṭhassa lokadhammehi, Cittaṃ yassa na kampati,
Asokaṃ virajaṃ khemaṃ, Etammaṅgalam-uttamaṃ.

Etādisāni katvāna, Sabbattham-aparājitā,
Sabbatthi sotthiṃ gacchanti, Tantesaṃ maṅgalam-uttaman-ti.

English Translation

Many devas and humans have pondered on blessings,
aspiring to safety. Tell me the highest blessing.

Not associating with fools, associating with the wise,
paying homage to those worthy of homage: this is the highest blessing.

Living in a suitable locality, having made merit in the past,
directing oneself rightfully: this is the highest blessing.

Great learning, skill in crafts, a well-trained discipline,
and well-spoken speech: this is the highest blessing.

Support for mother and father, cherishing of wife and children,
and peaceful occupations: this is the highest blessing.

Generosity, righteous conduct, assistance to relatives,
and blameless actions: this is the highest blessing.

Avoiding and abstaining from evil, refraining from intoxicants,
and vigilance in virtue: this is the highest blessing.

Respect, humility, contentment, gratitude,
and timely hearing of the Dhamma: this is the highest blessing.

Patience, compliance, seeing those who have gone forth,
and timely discussions on the Dhamma: this is the highest blessing.

Austerity, spiritual life, seeing the Noble Truths,
and realizing Unbinding (Nirvana): this is the highest blessing.

A mind that is unshaken when touched by the worldly winds,
sorrowless, dustless, secure: this is the highest blessing.

Having accomplished these things, they are everywhere undefeated;
they go everywhere in safety: this is their highest blessing.

Pali Recitation

Karaṇīyam-attha-kusalena, Yantaṃ santaṃ padaṃ abhisamecca:
Sakko ujū ca suhujū ca, Suvaco c’assa mudu anatimānī.

Santussako ca subharo ca, Appakicco ca sallahukavutti,
Santindriyo ca nipako ca, Appagabbho kulesu ananugiddho.

Na ca khuddhaṃ samācare kiñci, Yena viññū pare upavadeyyuṃ.
Sukhino vā khemino hontu, Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā.

Ye keci pāṇabhūtatthi, Tasā vā thāvarā vā anavasesā,
Dīghā vā ye mahantā vā, Majjhimā rassakā aṇukathūlā.

Diṭṭhā vā yeva adiṭṭhā, Ye ca dūre vasanti avidūre,
Bhūtā vā sambhavesī vā, Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā.

Na paro paraṃ nikubbetha, Nātimaññetha katthaci naṃ kañci,
Byārosanā paṭighasaññā, Nāññamaññassa dukkham-iccheyya.

Mātā yathā niyaṃ puttaṃ, Āyusā ekaputtam-anurakkhe,
Evampi sabbabhūtesu, Mānasambhāvaye aparimāṇaṃ.

Mettañca sabbalokasmiṃ, Mānasambhāvaye aparimāṇaṃ,
Uddhaṃ adho ca tiriyañca, Asambādhaṃ averaṃ asapattaṃ.

Tiṭṭhañcaran-nisinno vā, Sayāno vā yāvat’assa vigatamiddho,
Etaṃ satiṃ adhiṭṭheyya, Brahmam-etaṃ vihāraṃ idham-āhu.

Diṭṭhiñca anupagamma sīlavā, Dassanena sampanno,
Kāmesu vineyya gedhaṃ, Na hi jātu gabbhaseyyaṃ punaretī-ti.

English Translation

This is what should be done by one who is skilled in goodness, having understood the path of peace:
Let him be able, upright, and straightforward, easy to speak to, gentle, and free from pride.

Contented and easily supported, with few duties and simple in livelihood,
controlled in senses, wise, modest, and not greedily attached to families.

Let him not commit any slight wrong that the wise might afterwards censure.
May all beings be happy and secure; may they be happy in themselves.

Whatever breathing beings there may be, whether weak or strong, without exception,
whether long, large, medium, short, small, or round;

Those seen or unseen, those dwelling near or far, those born or to be born —
may all beings be happy in themselves.

Let no one deceive another, or despise anyone anywhere, or through anger or ill-will wish harm to another.

Just as a mother would protect her only child with her life, even so, let one cultivate a boundless heart towards all beings.

Let one cultivate a boundless heart of loving-kindness towards the entire world —
above, below, and all around — unobstructed, free from hate and enmity.

Whether standing, walking, sitting, or lying down, as long as one is awake,
let one maintain this mindfulness. This is called the supreme dwelling here.

Not falling into wrong views, but virtuous and endowed with vision, discarding greed for sensual pleasures, one will never be born in a womb again.

Pali Recitation

Bāhuṃ sahassam-abhinimmitasāyudhantaṃ,
Girimekhalaṃ uditaghorasasenasūraṃ,
Dānādidhammavidhinā jitavā munindo,
Tantejasā bhavatu te jayamaṅgalāni.

Mārātirekam-abhiyujjhitasabalatarattaṃ,
Ghorampanāḷavakamakkhamathaddhayakkhaṃ,
Khantīsudantavidhinā jitavā munindo,
Tantejasā bhavatu te jayamaṅgalāni.

Nāḷāgiriṃ gajavaraṃ atimattabhūtaṃ,
Dāvaggicakkam-asānīva sudāruṇantaṃ,
Mettambusekavidhinā jitavā munindo,
Tantejasā bhavatu te jayamaṅgalāni.

Ukkhittakhaḍgam-atihatthasudāruṇantaṃ,
Dhāvantiyojanaputhuṅgulamālavantaṃ,
Iddhībhisaṅkhatamanopajavā munindo,
Tantejasā bhavatu te jayamaṅgalāni.

Katvāna kaṭṭham-udaraṃ iva gabbhinīyā,
Ciñcāya duṭṭhavacanaṃ janakāyamajjhe,
Santenāsomavidhinā jitavā munindo,
Tantejasā bhavatu te jayamaṅgalāni.

Saccaṃ vihāya mati-saccaka-vādaketuṃ,
Vādābhiropitamanaṃ ati-andhabhūtaṃ,
Paññāpadīpajalito jitavā munindo,
Tantejasā bhavatu te jayamaṅgalāni.

Nandopananda-bhujagaṃ vibudhaṃ mahiddhiṃ,
Puttena thera-bhujagena damāpayanto,
Iddhūpadesavidhinā jitavā munindo,
Tantejasā bhavatu te jayamaṅgalāni.

Duggāhadiṭṭhi-bhujagena daṭṭha-hatthaṃ,
Brahmaṃ visuddhi-jutim-iddhi-bakābhidhānaṃ,
Ñāṇāgadena vidhinā jitavā munindo,
Tantejasā bhavatu te jayamaṅgalāni.

Etāpi Buddhajayamaṅgalā-aṭṭhagāthā,
Yo vācano dinadine sarate matandī,
Hitvān-aneka-vividhāni c’upaddavāni,
Mokkhaṃ sukhaṃ adhigameyya naro sapañño.

English Translation

Creating a thousand hands with weapons armed, Mara the evil one, seated on his war-elephant Girimekhala, came with his frightful army. The Lord of Sages conquered him through the power of generosity and other virtues. By this power, may yours be the victory and blessing.

More fierce even than Mara was Alavaka, the fierce and stubborn yakkha (demon) who fought the whole night through. The Lord of Sages conquered him through the power of patience and self-control. By this power, may yours be the victory and blessing.

Nalagiri, the king elephant, highly charging, raging like a forest fire, frightful as a thunderbolt. The Lord of Sages conquered him through sprinkling the water of loving-kindness. By this power, may yours be the victory and blessing.

With sword uplifted in his hand, Angulimala, the terrible murderer, chased the Buddha for three leagues. The Lord of Sages conquered him through his miraculous psychic power of speed. By this power, may yours be the victory and blessing.

Binding a piece of wood to her belly to simulate pregnancy, Cinca whispered wicked accusations in the midst of the people. The Lord of Sages conquered her through his serene and peaceful methods. By this power, may yours be the victory and blessing.

Disregarding truth, the wandering sectary Saccaka, who held debate as his banner of victory, came in extreme blindness. The Lord of Sages conquered him with the shining lamp of wisdom. By this power, may yours be the victory and blessing.

The powerful serpent king Nandopananda was subdued by the Buddha’s disciple, the Elder Moggallana, who took the form of a great serpent by his master’s instruction. The Lord of Sages conquered him by guiding his disciple’s psychic power. By this power, may yours be the victory and blessing.

The great Brahma king Baka, who held wrong views and believed himself eternal, pure, and supreme, was cured of his illusion. The Lord of Sages conquered him with the medicine of supreme knowledge. By this power, may yours be the victory and blessing.

He who recites or remembers these eight stanzas of the Buddha’s victories daily, without laziness, will overcome various misfortunes and achieve the happiness of liberation.

Pali Recitation

Jayāsanāgata Buddhā, jetvā Māraṃ savāhanaṃ,
Catu-saccāsabhaṃ rasaṃ, ye piviṃsu narāsabhā.

Taṇhaṅkarādayo Buddhā, aṭṭhavīsati nāyakā,
Sabbe patiṭṭhitā mayhaṃ, matthake te munissarā.

Sīse patiṭṭhito mayhaṃ, Buddho dhammo dutilocane,
Saṅgho patiṭṭhito mayhaṃ, ure sabba-guṇākaro.

Hadayasmiṃ me Anuruddho, Sārīputto ca dakkhiṇe,
Koṇḍañño piṭṭhibhāgasmiṃ, Moggallāno ca vāmake.

Dakkhiṇe savaṇe mayhaṃ, āsuṃ Ānanda-Rāhulā,
Kassapo ca Mahānāmo, ubhosuṃ vāmasotake.

Kesato piṭṭhibhāgasmiṃ, Suriyo-va pabhaṅkaro,
Nisinno sirisampanno, Sobhito munipuṅgavo.

Kumārakassapo thero, mahesī citravādako,
So mayhaṃ vadane niccaṃ, patiṭṭhāsi guṇākaro.

Puṇṇo Aṅgulimālo ca, Upālī Nanda-Sīvalī,
Therā pañca ime jātā, nalāṭe tilakā mama.

Sesāsīti Mahātherā, vijitā jinasāvakā,
Etesīti-mahātherā, jitavanto jinorasā,
Jalantā sīlatejena, aṅgamaṅgesu saṇṭhitā.

Ratanaṃ purato āsi, dakkhiṇe Metta-suttakaṃ,
Dhajaggaṃ pacchato āsi, vāme Aṅgulimālakaṃ.

Khandha-Mora-Parittañca, Āṭānāṭiya-suttakaṃ,
Ākāse chadhanaṃ āsi, sesā pākārasaññitā.

Jināṇāvara-saṃyuttā, sattappākāra-laṅkatā,
Vātapittādisañjātā, bāhirajjhattupaddavā,
Asesā vilayaṃ yantu, anantajinatejasā.

Vasato me sakiccena, sadā Sambuddhapañjare,
Jinapañjara-majjhamhi, viharantaṃ mahītale,
Sadā pāle ntu maṃ sabbe, te mahāpurisāsabhā.

Iccevam-accantakato surakkho,
Jinānubhāvena jitupaddavo,
Dhammānubhāvena jitārisaṅgho,
Saṅghānubhāvena jitantarāyo,
Saddhammānubhāvapālito, carāmi jinapañjare-ti.

English Translation

The Buddhas, the noble lords who have attained the seat of victory, having conquered Mara the evil one together with his mount, drank the nectar of the Four Noble Truths.

The twenty-eight Buddhas, led by Tanhankara, are established upon my head.

The Buddha is established on my head, the Dhamma in my eyes, and the Sangha, the source of all virtues, is established on my chest.

Anuruddha is in my heart, Sariputta on my right, Kondanna behind me, and Moggallana on my left.

Ananda and Rahula are in my right ear, Kassapa and Mahanama are in my left ear.

Sobhita, the great sage who shines like the sun, is seated at the crown of my head.

The Elder Kumar-Kassapa, the great speaker and virtuous sage, is constantly established in my mouth.

Punna, Angulimala, Upali, Nanda, and Sivali — these five Elders are established as beauty marks on my forehead.

The remaining eighty great Elders, who are victorious disciples of the Buddha, shine with the power of their virtue and are established on different parts of my body.

The Ratana Sutta is in front of me, the Karaniya Metta Sutta on my right, the Dhajagga Sutta behind me, and the Angulimala Paritta on my left.

The Khandha, Mora, and Atanatiya protective chants are a canopy over my head, and the other protective verses form a spiritual fortress wall around me.

Consecrated by the power of the Buddhas, protected by a seven-walled fortress, may all external and internal misfortunes, caused by wind, bile, or other forces, be destroyed without remainder by the infinite power of the conqueror.

As I go about my daily duties, constantly dwelling within the armor of the Buddhas, may those great noble sages always guard and protect me.

Protected in this way, may all obstacles be destroyed by the power of the Buddha; may all adversaries be defeated by the power of the Dhamma; may all dangers be averted by the power of the Sangha. Under the protection of the True Dhamma, I live always within the Armor of the Buddha.

Pali Recitation

Yānīdha bhūtāni samāgatāni, bhummāni vā yāniva antalikkhe,
Sabbeva bhūtā sumanā bhavantu, athopi sakkacca suṇantu bhāsitaṃ.

Tasmā hi bhūtā nisāmetha sabbe, mettaṃ karotha mānusiyā pajāya,
Divā ca ratto ca haranti ye baliṃ, tasmā hi ne rakkhatha appamattā.

Yaṃ kiñci vittaṃ idha vā huraṃ vā, saggesu vā yaṃ ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ,
Na no samaṃ atthi Tathāgatena, idampi Buddhe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ,
Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Khayaṃ virāgaṃ amataṃ paṇītaṃ, yadadhagā Sakyamunī samāhito,
Na tena dhammena samatthi kiñci, idampi Dhamme ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ,
Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Yambuddhaseṭṭho parivaṇṇayī suciṃ, samādhimānantarikaññamāhu,
Samādhina tena samo na vijjati, idampi Dhamme ratanaṃ paṇีtaṃ,
Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Ye puggalā aṭṭha sataṃ pasatthā, cattāri etāni yugāni honti,
Te dakkhiṇeyyā Sugatassa sāvakā, etesu dinnāni mahapphalāni,
Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Ye suppayuttā manasā daḷhena, nikkāmino Gotama-sāsanamhi,
Te pattipattā amataṃ vigayha, laddhā mudhā nibbutiṃ bhuñjamānā,
Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Yathindakhīlo paṭhaviṃ sito siyā, catubbhi vātehi asampakampiyo,
Tathūpamaṃ sappurisaṃ vadāmi, yo ariyasaccāni avecca passati,
Idampi Buddhe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Ye ariyasaccāni vibhāvayanti, gambhīrapaññena sudesitāni,
Kiñcāpi te honti bhusaṃ pamattā, na te bhavaṃ aṭṭhamam-ādiyanti,
Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Sahāvassa dassanasampadāya, tayassu dhammā jahitā bhavanti,
Sakkāyadiṭṭhi vicikicchitañca, sīlabbataṃ vāpi yadatthi kiñci.
Catūhapāyehi ca vippamutto, chaccābhiṭhānāni abhabbo kātuṃ,
Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Kiñcāpi so kammaṃ karoti pāpakaṃ, kāyena vācā uda cetasā vā,
Abhabbo so tassa paṭicchādāya, abhabbatā diṭṭhapadasya vuttā,
Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Vanappagumbe yathā phussitāgre, gimhānamāse paṭhamasmiṃ gimhe,
Tathūpamaṃ Dhammavaraṃ adesayi, Nibbānagāmiṃ paramaṃ hitāya,
Idampi Buddhe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Varo varaññū varado varāharo, anuttaro Dhammavaraṃ adesayi,
Idampi Buddhe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Khīṇaṃ purāṇaṃ navaṃ natthi sambhavaṃ, virattacittā’yatike bhavasmiṃ,
Te khīṇabījā avirūḷhichandā, nibbanti dhīrā yathāyaṃ padīpo,
Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, Etena saccena suvatthi hotu.

Yānīdha bhūtāni samāgatāni, bhummāni vā yāniva antalikkhe,
Tathāgataṃ devamanussapūjitaṃ, Buddhaṃ namassāma suvatthi hotu.

Yānīdha bhūtāni samāgatāni, bhummāni vā yāniva antalikkhe,
Tathāgataṃ devamanussapūjitaṃ, Dhammaṃ namassāma suvatthi hotu.

Yānīdha bhūtāni samāgatāni, bhummāni vā yāniva antalikkhe,
Tathāgataṃ devamanussapūjitaṃ, Saṅghaṃ namassāma suvatthi hotu.

English Translation

Whatever beings are assembled here, whether of the earth or in the air, may all these beings have happy minds, and may they listen attentively to what is said.

Therefore, pay attention, all you beings! Show loving-kindness to the human race who, day and night, bring you offerings; therefore, protect them diligently.

Whatever wealth there is here or in other worlds, or whatever precious jewel there is in the heavens, there is none equal to the Tathagata (the Buddha). In the Buddha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

The destruction (of defilements), dispassion, deathless, and exquisite, which the Sakyan Sage (the Buddha) attained in concentration — there is nothing equal to that Dhamma. In the Dhamma is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

The pure concentration which the supreme Buddha praised, and which they call immediate (in its results) — there is no concentration equal to that. In the Dhamma is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

The eight persons praised by the wise, who constitute four pairs — they are the disciples of the Sublime One (the Buddha) worthy of offerings; gifts given to them yield great fruit. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

Those who, with a firm mind, apply themselves well and are free from desire in Gotama’s dispensation — they have reached their goal, entered the Deathless, and enjoy the peace of Liberation. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

Just as a stone pillar firmly set in the earth is unshaken by the winds from the four directions, even so, I declare, is the noble person who clearly sees the Noble Truths. In the Buddha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

Those who clearly understand the Noble Truths well-expounded by the One of profound wisdom — even if they are highly negligent, they will not take an eighth birth in the round of rebirth. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

With his attainment of vision, three things are abandoned: identity-view, doubt, and whatever attachment to rules and rituals there may be. He is completely free from the four states of misery, and incapable of committing the six major wrongdoings. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

Even if he commits an evil deed by body, speech, or mind, he is incapable of concealing it; for such incapacity is declared for one who has seen the Path. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

Just like a woodland grove with blossoming tops in the first month of the summer heat, so is the glorious Dhamma which he taught leading to Nirvana, for the supreme benefit of all. In the Buddha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

The Excellent One, the knower of the excellent, the giver of the excellent, the bringer of the excellent, unsurpassed, taught the excellent Dhamma. In the Buddha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

The old is destroyed, there is no new birth; their minds are detached from future existence. With seeds destroyed and no desire for growth, the wise go out just as this lamp does. In the Sangha is this precious jewel. By this truth, may there be safety!

Whatever beings are assembled here, whether of the earth or in the air, let us pay homage to the Tathagata, the Buddha, honored by devas and humans. May there be safety!

Whatever beings are assembled here, whether of the earth or in the air, let us pay homage to the Tathagata, the Dhamma, honored by devas and humans. May there be safety!

Whatever beings are assembled here, whether of the earth or in the air, let us pay homage to the Tathagata, the Sangha, honored by devas and humans. May there be safety!

Pali Recitation

Virūpakkhehi me mettaṃ, mettaṃ Erāpathehi me,
Chabyāputtehi me mettaṃ, mettaṃ Kaṇhāgotamakehi ca.

Apādakehi me mettaṃ, mettaṃ dipādakehi me,
Catuppadehi me mettaṃ, mettaṃ bahuppadehi me.

Mā maṃ apādako hiṃsi, mā maṃ hiṃsi dipādako,
Mā maṃ catuppado hiṃsi, mā maṃ hiṃsi bahuppado.

Sabbe sattā sabbe pāṇā, sabbe bhūtā ca kevalā,
Sabbe bhadrāni passantu, mā kañci pāpam-āgamā.

Appamāṇo Buddho, appamāṇo Dhammo, appamāṇo Saṅgho,
Pamāṇavantāni sirīsapāni, ahi vicchikā satapadī uṇṇanābhī sarabū mūsikā.

Katā me rakkhā, katā me parittā. Paṭikkamantu bhūtāni.
So’haṃ namo Bhagavato, namo sattannaṃ Sammāsambuddhānaṃ.

English Translation

I have love for the Virupakkhas, love for the Erapathas,
love for the Chabyaputtas, and love for the Kanhagotamakas.

I have love for the footless, love for the two-footed,
love for the four-footed, and love for the many-footed.

Let not the footless harm me, let not the two-footed harm me,
let not the four-footed harm me, let not the many-footed harm me.

May all beings, all breathing things, all creatures without exception, see what is auspicious, and may no evil come to anyone.

Measureless is the Buddha, measureless is the Dhamma, measureless is the Sangha. Finite are creeping things: snakes, scorpions, centipedes, spiders, lizards, and mice.

I have made this protection, I have made this defense. May all creatures depart. I pay homage to the Blessed One, homage to the seven perfectly self-awakened Buddhas.

Pali Recitation

Udetayañ-cakkhumā ekarājā, harissavaṇṇo paṭhavippabhāso,
Taṃ taṃ namassāmi harissavaṇṇaṃ paṭhavippabhāsaṃ,
Tayajja gutta viharemu divasaṃ.

Ye brāhmaṇā vedagu sabbadhamme, te me namo te ca maṃ pālayantu,
Namatthu Buddhānaṃ namatthu bodhiyā,
Namo vimuttānaṃ namo vimuttiyā,
Imaṃ so parittaṃ katvā moro carati esanā.

Apetayañ-cakkhumā ekarājā, harissavaṇṇo paṭhavippabhāso,
Taṃ taṃ namassāmi harissavaṇṇaṃ paṭhavippabhāsaṃ,
Tayajja gutta viharemu rattiṃ.

Ye brāhmaṇā vedagu sabbadhamme, te me namo te ca maṃ pālayantu,
Namatthu Buddhānaṃ namatthu bodhiyā,
Namo vimuttānaṃ namo vimuttiyā,
Imaṃ so parittaṃ katvā moro vāsam-akappayī-ti.

English Translation

The one who rises, the eye of the world, the sole king, golden-colored, illuminating the earth: I pay homage to you, golden-colored, illuminating the earth. Guarded by you today, may we live throughout the day in safety.

Those brahmins who have reached the end of all teachings, homage to them, and may they protect me. Homage to the Buddhas, homage to their awakening, homage to the liberated ones, homage to their liberation. Having made this protection, the peacock wanders in search of food.

The one who sets, the eye of the world, the sole king, golden-colored, illuminating the earth: I pay homage to you, golden-colored, illuminating the earth. Guarded by you tonight, may we live throughout the night in safety.

Those brahmins who have reached the end of all teachings, homage to them, and may they protect me. Homage to the Buddhas, homage to their awakening, homage to the liberated ones, homage to their liberation. Having made this protection, the peacock settles down for the night.

Pali Recitation

Yatohaṃ bhagini ariyāya jātiyā jāto,
Nābhijānāmi sañcicca pāṇaṃ jīvitā voropetā,
Tena saccena sotthi te hotu sotthi gabbhassa.

English Translation

Sister, since I was born in the noble birth (ordained as a monk), I do not recall intentionally taking the life of any living being. By this truth, may you be well, and may your unborn child be well.

Pali Recitation

Vipassissa namatthu, cakkhumantassa sirīmato,
Sikhissa pi namatthu, sabba-bhūtānukampino.

Vessabhussa namatthu, nhātakassa tapassino,
Namatthu Kakusandhassa, Māra-senā-pamaddino.

Koṇāgamanassa namatthu, brāhmaṇassa vusīmato,
Kassapassa namatthu, vippamuttassa sabbadhī.

Aṅgīrasassa namatthu, Sakyaputtassa sirīmato,
Yo imaṃ dhammaṃ desesi, sabba-dukkhāpanūdanaṃ.

Ye cāpi nibbutā loke, yathābhūtaṃ vipassisuṃ,
Te janā apisuṇā, mahantā vītasāradā.

Hitaṃ deva-manussānaṃ, yaṃ namassanti Gotamaṃ,
Vijjā-caraṇa-sampannaṃ, mahantaṃ vītasāradaṃ-ti.

English Translation

Homage to Vipassi, the one with eyes, possessed of glory. Homage to Sikhi, who has compassion for all beings.

Homage to Vessabhu, washed clean, possessed of austerity. Homage to Kakusandha, who crushed the army of Mara.

Homage to Konagamana, the brahmin who lived the holy life. Homage to Kassapa, fully liberated in every way.

Homage to Angirasa, the glorious son of the Sakyas, who taught this Dhamma that dispels all suffering.

Those in the world who are fully extinguished, seeing things as they truly are, those people who never slander, who are great and free from fear.

They pay homage to Gotama, the friend of devas and humans, consummate in knowledge and conduct, great and free from fear.

Pali Recitation

Araññe rukkhamūle vā, suññāgāreva bhikkhavo,
Anussaretha Sambuddhaṃ, bhayaṃ tumhāka no siyā.

No ce Buddhaṃ sareyyātha, lokajeṭṭhaṃ narāsabhaṃ,
Atha Dhammaṃ sareyyātha, niyyānikaṃ sudesitaṃ.

No ce Dhammaṃ sareyyātha, niyyānikaṃ sudesitaṃ,
Atha Saṅghaṃ sareyyātha, puṇṇakkhettaṃ anuttaraṃ.

Evaṃ Buddhaṃ sarantānaṃ, Dhammaṃ Saṅghañca bhikkhavo,
Bhayaṃ vā chambhitattaṃ vā, lomahaṃso no hessatī-ti.

English Translation

Whether in the forest, at the foot of a tree, or in an empty dwelling, monks, recollect the perfectly Self-Awakened One, and no fear will arise in you.

If you do not recollect the Buddha, the chief of the world, the leader of men, then recollect the Dhamma, which leads out of suffering and is well-expounded.

If you do not recollect the Dhamma, which leads out of suffering and is well-expounded, then recollect the Sangha, the unsurpassed field of merit.

Recollecting in this way the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha, monks, no fear, trembling, or goosebumps of terror will ever arise in you.

Pali Recitation

Bojjhaṅgo satisankhāto, dhammānaṃ vicayo tathā,
Vīriyaṃ pīti-passaddhi, bojjhaṅgā ca tathāpare.

Samādhupēkkha-bojjhaṅgā, satte te sabba-dassinā,
Muninā sammadakkhātā, bhāvitā bahulīkatā.

Saṃvattanti abhiññāya, nibbānāya ca bodhiyā,
Etena sacca-vajjena, sotthi te hotu sabbadā.

Ekasmim-samaye Nātho, Moggallānañca Kassapaṃ,
Gilāne dukkhite disvā, bojjhaṅge satta desayi.

Te ca taṃ abhinanditvā, rogā muccissu taṅkhaṇe,
Etena sacca-vajjena, sotthi te hotu sabbadā.

Ekadā Dhammarājāpi, gelaññenābhipīḷito,
Cundattherena taññeva, bhaṇāpetvāna sādaraṃ.

Abhimoditvā ca bādhā, tamhā vuṭṭhāsi ṭhānaso,
Etena sacca-vajjena, sotthi te hotu sabbadā.

Pahīnā te ca ābādhā, tiṇṇannampi mahesinaṃ,
Magghāhata-kilesāva, pattānuppattidhammataṃ,
Etena sacca-vajjena, sotthi te hotu sabbadā.

English Translation

The Factors of Awakening are: mindfulness, investigation of phenomena, energy, joy, tranquility, and further, concentration and equanimity. These seven factors, expounded perfectly by the all-seeing Sage, when cultivated and frequently practiced, lead to direct knowledge, to Liberation, and to Awakening. By the speaking of this truth, may you be well always.

At one time, the Lord seeing Moggallana and Kassapa, ill and in pain, recited these seven Factors of Awakening. They rejoiced in them, and at that very moment were cured of their illness. By the speaking of this truth, may you be well always.

Once, even the King of Dhamma, afflicted with illness, respectfully had the Elder Cunda recite these very factors. Rejoicing in them, he rose from that illness immediately. By the speaking of this truth, may you be well always.

These illnesses were abandoned by the three great Sages, just as defilements are destroyed by the Path, never to arise again. By the speaking of this truth, may you be well always.

Pali Recitation

Yandunnimittaṃ avamaṅgalañca, yo cāmanāpo sakuṇassa saddo,
Pāpaggaho dussupinaṃ akantaṃ, Buddhānubhāvena vināsamentu.

Yandunnimittaṃ avamaṅgalañca, yo cāmanāpo sakuṇassa saddo,
Pāpaggaho dussupinaṃ akantaṃ, Dhammānubhāvena vināsamentu.

Yandunnimittaṃ avamaṅgalañca, yo cāmanāpo sakuṇassa saddo,
Pāpaggaho dussupinaṃ akantaṃ, Saṅghānubhāvena vināsamentu.

English Translation

Whatever bad omen, inauspicious sign, unpleasant bird cry, evil planetary influence, or bad dream there may be: may they be destroyed by the power of the Buddha.

Whatever bad omen, inauspicious sign, unpleasant bird cry, evil planetary influence, or bad dream there may be: may they be destroyed by the power of the Dhamma.

Whatever bad omen, inauspicious sign, unpleasant bird cry, evil planetary influence, or bad dream there may be: may they be destroyed by the power of the Sangha.