The document contains preliminary homage and taking of the three refuges in Buddhism. It begins with paying homage to the Buddha three times, then takes refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community) by repeating the phrases of taking refuge three times, to fully commit to the three jewels of Buddhism.
The document contains preliminary homage and taking of the three refuges in Buddhism. It begins with paying homage to the Buddha three times, then takes refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community) by repeating the phrases of taking refuge three times, to fully commit to the three jewels of Buddhism.
The document contains preliminary homage and taking of the three refuges in Buddhism. It begins with paying homage to the Buddha three times, then takes refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community) by repeating the phrases of taking refuge three times, to fully commit to the three jewels of Buddhism.
namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma-sambuddhassa (3 times)
Homage to the Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Rightly Self-Awakened One.
TISARANANI/THREE REFUGES
buddham saranam gacchami
dhammam saranam gacchami sangham saranam gachami I go to the Buddha for refuge. I go to the Dhamma for refuge I go to the Sangha for refuge.
dutiyampi buddham saranam gacchami
dutiyampi dhammam saranam gacchami dutiyampi sangham saranam gachami 2nd time, I go to the Buddha for refuge. 2nd time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge 2nd time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.
tatiyampi buddham saranam gacchami
tatiyampi dhammam saranam gacchami tatiyampi sangham saranam gachami 3rd time, I go to the Buddha for refuge. 3rd time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge 3rd time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.