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Refuges and Precepts

The document presents Buddhist prayers and precepts in both English and Pali. It begins with homage to the Buddha through repeated salutations. It then presents the Three Refuges, where followers take refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community) three times. Next, it lists the Five Precepts of abstaining from harming living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxicants. Finally, it provides the Eight Precepts, which are more rigorous training rules that include abstaining from eating after noon, entertainment, jewelry, perfumes, and high beds. The document offers fundamental Buddhist teachings and practices.

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Refuges and Precepts

The document presents Buddhist prayers and precepts in both English and Pali. It begins with homage to the Buddha through repeated salutations. It then presents the Three Refuges, where followers take refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma (teachings), and Sangha (monastic community) three times. Next, it lists the Five Precepts of abstaining from harming living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxicants. Finally, it provides the Eight Precepts, which are more rigorous training rules that include abstaining from eating after noon, entertainment, jewelry, perfumes, and high beds. The document offers fundamental Buddhist teachings and practices.

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Refuges and Precepts

English & Pāli

Salutation to the Buddha – Pubbabhāganamakāra

Homage to the Blessed One, the Noble One, the Fully Awakened One.
Homage to the Blessed One, the Noble One, the Fully Awakened One.
Homage to the Blessed One, the Noble One, the Fully Awakened One.

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa


Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammāsambuddhassa

The Three Refuges – Tisaraṇa

I go for refuge to the Buddha.


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

Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi


Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi

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


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

Dutiyampi buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi


Dutiyampi dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Dutiyampi saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi

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


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

Tatiyampi buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi


Tatiyampi dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Tatiyampi saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
The Five Precepts – Pañcasīla

1. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from killing living beings.


Pāṇātipātā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
2. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from taking what is not given.
Adinnādānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
3. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.
Kāmesu micchācārā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
4. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from false speech.
Musāvādā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
5. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from alcoholic drink or drugs that cloud the mind and
cause heedlessness.
Surā meraya majja pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi

The Eight Precepts – Aṭṭhaṅgasīla

1. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from killing living beings.


Pāṇātipātā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
2. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from taking what is not given.
Adinnādānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
3. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from sexual conduct.
Abrahmacariyā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
4. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from false speech.
Musāvādā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
5. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from alcoholic drink or drugs that cloud the mind and
cause heedlessness.
Surā meraya majja pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
6. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from eating at the wrong time (after solar noon).
Vikāla bhojanā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
7. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from dancing, singing, music, going to see
entertainments, wearing jewellery, using perfumes, and beautifying the body with cosmetics.
Nacca gīta vādita visūkadassanā mālā gandha vilepana dhāraṇa maṇḍana vibhūsanaṭṭhānā
veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi
8. I undertake the training-precept to abstain from using high or luxurious beds and seats.
Uccāsayana mahāsayanā veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ samādiyāmi

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