Recommendation for a busy person. This recitation is chanted daily in the morning to recollect our refuge and precepts commitment.
It is in Pali and simple. Alternatively we can also recite in English or any language that you are comfortable with. This daily recitation is for our own spiritual practice and recollection. There is no fixed rhythm or musical arrangement. (feel free to develop your own style 😉
Vandana (Homage)
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa (Pali)
Honour to the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the fully Enlightened One (Translation)
To be chanted 3 times.
Tisarana (The Three Refuges)
| Buddham saranam gacchami | I go to the Buddha as my refuge |
| Dhammam saranam gacchami | I go to the Dhamma as my refuge |
| Sangham saranam gacchami | I go to the Sangha as my refuge |
| Dutiyampi Buddham Saranam gacchami | For the second time, I go to the Buddha for my refuge |
| Dutiyampi Dhammam Saranam gacchami | For the second time, I go to the Dhamma for my refuge |
| Dutiyampi Sangham Saranam gacchami | For the second time, I go to the Sangha for my refuge |
| Tatiyampi Buddham Saranam gacchami | For the third time, I go to the Buddha for my refuge |
| Tatiyampi Dhammam Saranam gacchami | For the third time, I go to the Dhamma for my refuge |
| Tatiyampi Sangham Saranam gacchami | For the third time, I go to the Sangha for my refuge |
Recollection and commitment of the Five Buddhist precepts for Laity
Panatipata veramani sikkapadam samadiyami
I take the precept to abstain from killing
Addinnadana veramani sikkapadam samadiyami
I take the precept to abstain from taking that which is not given
Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I take the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct
Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami
I take the precept to abstain from false speech
Sura-meraya-majja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam
samadiyami
I take the precept to abstain from intoxicants
Categories: Chanting
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