{"id":10729,"date":"2026-01-10T01:02:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/?p=10729"},"modified":"2026-01-11T09:58:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T02:58:15","slug":"new-year-chanting-ritual-compiled-by-phap-nhan-temple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/new-year-chanting-ritual-compiled-by-phap-nhan-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year Chanting Ritual Compiled by Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 160%; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/category\/author\/ven-thich-trung-sy\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9<\/span> <\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/category\/author\/phap-nhan-temple\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10730 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/NY-ENGLISH-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/NY-ENGLISH-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/NY-ENGLISH-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/NY-ENGLISH-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/NY-ENGLISH.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 200%;\">NEW YEAR CHANTING RITUAL <\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 200%;\">COMPILED BY PH\u00c1P NH\u00c3N TEMPLE<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 160%;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #282828;\">Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%; color: #282828;\">(3 times, O)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One. <em>Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha, the path of practice leaning us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many right in the present life. <em>Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha, the Community of cultivated people who vow to live their lives of virtue, meditation, wisdom, liberation, and the knowledge and vision of liberation to benefit themselves and all sentient beings, right here and right now in this very life. <em>Namo Sanghaya<\/em>. <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">O<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000; font-size: 180%;\">Incense offering<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">The old year now is about to end,<br \/>\nAt this sacred hour, we welcome T\u1ebft, the Lunar New Year.<br \/>\nWith sincere hearts, offerings we make,<br \/>\nTo Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in all ten realms\u2019 space.<br \/>\nIn boundless compassion, please witness and protect.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">The old year has passed, the New Year has arrived<br \/>\nWe are present with sincere hearts<br \/>\nBowing our heads to pay homage to the Triple Gem<br \/>\nPraying for peace and happiness for all sentient beings. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">Today, the old year has passed,<br \/>\nWe gather together in the peaceful Dharma Hall.<br \/>\nWith sincere hearts, we pay homage to the Buddha and light incense,<br \/>\nToward the Triple Gem we offer with our infinite respect.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Currently, the old year has passed away,<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The new year comes, the family rejoices.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">May world peace be granted to all living beings,<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Bringing joy and happiness to everyone.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\">Now the old year has passed,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\">The New Year has come, all are at peace.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\">May the world of sentient beings<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\">Be permeated with the Buddha&#8217;s Dharma, and all be harmonious and peaceful.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">Now, on New Year\u2019s Eve, we, the Buddhist devotees, kneel before the Buddha, sincerely offering incense to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, the virtuous and holy Sangha, and the Dharma-protecting devas, asking them to witness our heartfelt reverence.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Namo Homage to the Future Maitreya Buddha. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">(3 times, O)<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 180%;\">Praising the Buddha<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">As wonderful as the lotus flower,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">As bright as the northern star,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Let us come back and take refuge in<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">the Teacher of gods and human beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,<br \/>\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.<br \/>\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,<br \/>\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.<br \/>\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,<br \/>\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.<br \/>\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,<br \/>\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">(3 times, O)<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Respectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<br \/>\nThe Fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<br \/>\nBearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<br \/>\nWith perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We, disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions.<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Dharma is the radiant way,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bringing us back to true home,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In order to live a life of awakening.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We, disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\"><strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,<br \/>\nWalks together on the joyful path;<br \/>\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,<br \/>\nTo bring peace and joy to life.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\"><strong>We take refuge in the Triple Gem,<br \/>\nOn the path of Dharma learning,<br \/>\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,<br \/>\nVowing to cultivate diligently,<br \/>\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.<br \/>\nWe, disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions.<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%;\">(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 180%;\">Open Verse<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">Now we have a chance<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">to see, study, and to practice,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">we vow to realize its true meaning.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">(3 times, O)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 180%;\">Discourse on spreading Loving-kindness and Compassion daily to all Directions<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #282828;\">(<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Metta &amp; Pubba\u1e47ha Sutta<\/em><\/span>)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May I be safe, well, happy, and peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May I be free from enmity, illness, grief, and suffering.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May I take care of myself happily, freely, and calmly.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May all beings\u00a0in the east, west, south, and the north\u00a0be safe, well, happy, and peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May they be free from enmity, illness, grief, and suffering.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May they take care of themselves happily, freely, and calmly.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May all beings\u00a0in the southeast, southwest, northeast, and northwest\u00a0be safe, well, happy, and peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May they be free from enmity, illness, grief, and suffering.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May they take care of themselves happily, freely, and calmly.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May all beings\u00a0in the direction above, the direction below, to my left, to my right, in front of me, behind me, and all around me\u00a0be safe, healthy, happy, and peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May they be free from enmity, illness, grief, and suffering.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May they take care of themselves happily, freely, and calmly.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May all beings\u00a0who love me, hate me, are friendly to me, and are unfriendly to me\u00a0be safe, well, happy, and peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May they be free from enmity, illness, grief, and suffering.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May they take care of themselves happily, freely, and calmly.\u00a0<\/strong>O<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May\u00a0I be free from enmity to anyone, from both physical and mental suffering, and may my body and mind always be peaceful.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May my\u00a0Parents, siblings, children, relatives, and lineages\u00a0be free from enmity to one another, from both physical and mental suffering, and may their bodies and minds always be peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May\u00a0my Teachers, sisters, and brothers in the Dharma\u00a0be free from enmity to one another, from both physical and mental suffering, and may their bodies and minds always be peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May\u00a0my disciples, students, fellow practitioners, colleagues, friends, and intellectuals\u00a0be free from enmity to one another, from both physical and mental suffering, and may their bodies and minds always be peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 170%; color: #000000;\"><strong>May\u00a0all donors, benefactors, and living beings on earth\u00a0be free from enmity to one another, from both physical and mental suffering, and may their bodies and minds always be peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #282828;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya<\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">(3 times, O)<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 180%;\">MAHA MANGALA SUTTA <span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #0000ff;\">[1]<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Discourse on the Greatest Happiness<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">Thus have I heard. On one occasion the World-Honored One was living in the vicinity of <em>Savatthi<\/em> at the <em>Anathapindika<\/em> Monastery in the <em>Jeta<\/em> Grove. Late at night, a deva appeared and visited the Buddha. The deva\u2019s light and beauty made the whole <em>Jeta<\/em> Grove shine radiantly. <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">After paying respects to the Buddha, the deva asked him a question in the form of a versa: Many gods and human beings are eager to know what are the greatest happiness which bring about a peaceful and happy life?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">Please, Tathagata, will you teach us?<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">These are the Buddha\u2019s teachings. <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">O<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">1. Keeping far away from evil and bad people,<br \/>\nAlways staying close to noble and virtuous people,<br \/>\nHonoring those who are worthy of honor\u2014<br \/>\nThis is the greatest happiness.<br \/>\n2. Knowing how to choose a wholesome environment,<br \/>\nDoing wholesome deeds,<br \/>\nWalking on the path of true goodness\u2014<br \/>\nThis is the greatest happiness.<br \/>\n3. Diligently learning wholesome occupations<br \/>\nKnowing how to lead a virtuous life<br \/>\nKnowing how to speak with loving speech\u2014<br \/>\nThis is the greatest happiness.<br \/>\n4. Knowing how to support and serve one\u2019s parents,<br \/>\nLoving to care for one\u2019s family,<br \/>\nKnowing how to perform a proper occupation\u2014<br \/>\nThis is the greatest happiness.<br \/>\n5. Living happily through almsgiving,<br \/>\nHelping relatives and friends,<br \/>\nTreating them with fairness and integrity\u2014<br \/>\nThis is the greatest happiness.<br \/>\n6. Avoiding all evil,<br \/>\nNot being intoxicated or addicted,<br \/>\nDiligently performing good deeds\u2014<br \/>\nThis is the greatest happiness.<br \/>\n7. Knowing how to be humble and polite,<br \/>\nLearning to appreciate wholesome things,<br \/>\nBeing contented and grateful\u2014<br \/>\nThis is the greatest happiness.<br \/>\n8. Knowing how to improve oneself and persevere,<br \/>\nKeeping company with talented and virtuous people,<br \/>\nDiligently studying and practicing the Dharma together\u2014<br \/>\nThis is the greatest happiness.<br \/>\n9. Living diligently and cultivating awakening,<br \/>\nRealizing the Noble Truths,<br \/>\nEnjoying the joy of Dharma\u2014<br \/>\nThis is the greatest happiness.<br \/>\n10. Living in the world,<br \/>\nWith a mind unshaken,<br \/>\nEasily ending defilements\u2014<br \/>\nThis is the greatest happiness.<br \/>\nThose who accomplish this,<br \/>\nWherever they go, they are safe,<br \/>\nWherever they arrive, they are stable,<br \/>\nBringing happiness to themselves<br \/>\nand happiness to others.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #282828;\">Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">(3 times, O)<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 180%;\">NEW YEAR GATHAS CHANTING<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%;\">On the First Day of T\u1ebft, Maitreya is born,<br \/>\nThe Buddha Maitreya is perfectly serene and peaceful.<br \/>\nIn joyful form, He manifests as a Bodhisattva,<br \/>\nWith sincere hearts, we offer our prayers.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nOn this first day of the new year, the birth of Maitreya is celebrated,<br \/>\nWith many virtuous deeds and a peaceful heart,<br \/>\nWe respectfully offer our prayers to the Buddha,<br \/>\nPraying for peace and well-being for all sentient beings.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nThe new spring brings fresh colors to life,<br \/>\nYoung and old rejoice with cheerful smiles.<br \/>\nEveryone, every home cultivates the Dharma,<br \/>\nWelcoming the New Year with peace and joy.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nAbiding in faith within the True Dharma,<br \/>\nThe practitioner smiles with ease and calm.<br \/>\nSteadfast and relaxed in spiritual practice,<br \/>\nWelcoming the present Spring in the present moment\u2014this is joy.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nSpring light shines upon all beings,<br \/>\nGranting the young ones a life of peace.<br \/>\nFor our homeland to be ever joyful,<br \/>\nIn city and village, may there be peace and harmony.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nToday, spring comes\u2014flower buds bloom;<br \/>\nTomorrow, spring leaves\u2014those blooms fall.<br \/>\nA human life is but a fleeting dream;<br \/>\nLet go of strife, and live in gentle peace.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nSpring arrives, whispering a silent prophecy,<br \/>\nAs it softly bids farewell to winter passing,<br \/>\nAll phenomena are impermanent, forever in flux,<br \/>\nOnly the Inner Spring remains endlessly beautiful.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nSpring returns across the homeland,<br \/>\nBringing happiness and peace to homes and to all.<br \/>\nThe Inner Spring shines everywhere,<br \/>\nIlluminating life with Dharma\u2019s light, bringing more Spring.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nJoyful Spring brings eternal blessings,<br \/>\nPracticing the Dharma with a devoted mind.<br \/>\nWe bow with reverence and homage,<br \/>\nSpreading the boundless love of the Compassionate One.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nTathagata Spring is present within us,<br \/>\nThrough virtuous practice and vows to save all beings<br \/>\nPropagating the Dharma everywhere without hindrance,<br \/>\nBringing joy and peace to all homes.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nToday we gather here,<br \/>\nDiligently practicing in peaceful months and days.<br \/>\nWith sincere and heartfelt reverence,<br \/>\nMay the Buddha bless our compassionate hearts.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nThe New Year has arrived, my heart is at peace,<br \/>\nThis year, all things have passed away.<br \/>\nEver diligent in Dharma learning and practice,<br \/>\nSpreading love and compassion to all beings.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nThe Noble Eightfold Path is profoundly deep,<br \/>\nWe diligently practice with single-mindedness,<br \/>\nAlways remembering the Buddha&#8217;s teachings,<br \/>\nWe apply them with sincere hearts.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nThis year we welcome T\u1ebft in peaceful ease,<br \/>\nRejoicing in a Spring of happiness, present here and now.<br \/>\nToday we come to the temple, offering homage to the Buddha,<br \/>\nPraying for peace to spread across every land.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nReceiving gifts during T\u1ebft is so joyful,<br \/>\nSpring arrives, bringing smiles and laughter.<br \/>\nThe path of wisdom and compassion always progresses,<br \/>\nBringing joy to the world, making it truly bright and beautiful.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nHappy New Year, may blessings last forever,<br \/>\nWelcoming Spring, with its wondrous virtues.<br \/>\nMay the path of the true Dharma always flourish,<br \/>\nBringing peace and joy to the whole world.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nT\u1ebft arrives everywhere in peaceful ease,<br \/>\nSpring returns, bringing calm and peace to all lands.<br \/>\nThe Noble Eightfold Path we always practice,<br \/>\nBringing boundless love to all.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nSpring arrives, virtue spreads its fragrant blooms,<br \/>\nSpring departs, compassion permeates peace and harmony,<br \/>\nSpring carries the meaning of the Buddha&#8217;s Dharma,<br \/>\nSpring sends love to all households.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nHappy New Year, may all things be harmonious,<br \/>\nThe Boat of Prajna blossoms like a lotus.<br \/>\nCompassion and wisdom ever shine brightly,<br \/>\nLove and understanding spread far and wide.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nWishing you a New Year full of compassion and kindness,<br \/>\nMay your mind and body be peaceful and truly serene,<br \/>\nMay you dedicate yourself to serving the Three Jewels,<br \/>\nBenefiting yourself, others, and all sentient beings.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nHappy New Year, may all things be harmonious,<br \/>\nThe Boat of Prajna spreads widely and far,<br \/>\nLoving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity ever shine brightly,<br \/>\nBringing happiness to all households.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nThe Buddha&#8217;s gate of compassion reaches all beings,<br \/>\nThe light of Spring Wisdom shines everywhere.<br \/>\nThose who dwell in a selfless mind,<br \/>\nRealize true enlightenment, smiling peacefully.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nLiving in accordance with the right Dharma brings true peace,<br \/>\nAfflictions are swiftly transformed,<br \/>\nBody and mind are cultivated in the Buddha&#8217;s Dharma,<br \/>\nClearly understanding impermanence all around us.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nSpring arrives, the Buddha&#8217;s Dharma is truly sublime,<br \/>\nT\u1ebft comes, the Sangha lives in sweet harmony,<br \/>\nThose who practice show a serene heart,<br \/>\nSo steadfast, peaceful, and beautiful!<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nJoyfully welcoming the arrival of Spring is truly happy,<br \/>\nCultivating blessings and good deeds everywhere,<br \/>\nProtecting the Three Jewels with a selfless heart,<br \/>\nBuilding bonds of Dharma friendship right here.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nMaking offerings during T\u1ebft is truly joyful,<br \/>\nChildren and grandchildren exchange smiles,<br \/>\nThe reunited family is ever happy,<br \/>\nTheir compassionate faces shine so brightly.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nSpring flowers bloom in full on the lotus throne,<br \/>\nThe path of practice shines so bright today,<br \/>\nAfflictions are transformed in this very moment,<br \/>\nBody and mind find peace in the present now.<br \/>\n.<br \/>\nThe Temple gate welcomes visitors from all directions,<br \/>\nThe Zen gate opens a wide and spacious path,<br \/>\nDiligently practicing reaches the Pure Land,<br \/>\nAttaining true happiness and Nirvana right here.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Namo Homage to the Future <em>Maitreya<\/em> Buddha<\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">(3 times, O)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 180%;\">MAY THE DAY BE WELL<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">May the day be well and the night be well.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">The day and night whose six times are auspicious.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">All the periods are peaceful. <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">May the Buddha and Bodhisattva bless and protect us. <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">The countenance of the World-Honored One,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">like the full moon or like the orb of the sun, shines with the light of clarity.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">A halo of wisdom spreads in every direction,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">enveloping all with love and compassion, joy and equanimity.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Namo the Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">(3 times, O)<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 180%;\">Practice something wholesome daily<span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"> [2]<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">In the morning, say something wholesome,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">in the afternoon, say something wholesome,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">in the evening, say something wholesome,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">we have a joyful day and night.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">In the morning, think about something wholesome,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">in the afternoon, think about something wholesome,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">in the evening, think about something wholesome,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">we have a joyful day and night.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">In the morning, do something wholesome,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">in the afternoon, do something wholesome,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">in the evening, do something wholesome,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">we have a joyful day and night,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">we have a joyful year and life.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #282828;\">Namo Compassion Father Buddhaya. (3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 180%;\">Four Great Vows of Bodhisattvas<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">Sentient beings are immeasurable, I vow to save them all.<br \/>\nDefilements are endless, I vow to end them all.<br \/>\nThe Buddha&#8217;s teachings are boundless, I vow to practice and cultivate them all.<br \/>\nThe Buddha\u2019s way is supreme, I vow to attain perfect Buddhahood.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Namo Compassion Mother Buddhaya. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #282828;\">(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 180%;\">Dedication of Merit<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Today we celebrate the New Year,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">May peace and happiness be present now,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">May enlightenment and wisdom ever shine brightly,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">And may peace prevail throughout all lands.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Happy New Year, may joy and peace abound,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Compassion broadens paths the world around.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Contributing to spreading the Buddha\u2019s Dharma<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Bringing blessings everywhere, near and far.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">As T\u1ebft arrives with peace and prosperity,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">We cultivate the Dharma immeasurably.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Contributing to prayers for the whole world,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">For peace, happiness, and love.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">In the New Year, we practice the Dharma,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Breathing in and out deeply,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Sustaining mindful breathing,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Revealing countless wondrous miracles.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">We practice the Dharma together,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Awakening the Buddha-nature within our hearts,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Turning to praise the Buddha\u2019s Dharma,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Compassion and wisdom become perfect.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Throughout cities and countryside,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">The world prospers and endures,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Everyone follows Buddhism,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">And the whole world reveres the Buddha.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Families have enough food and warm clothes,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Everyone is happy and peaceful,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Society is prosperous and tranquil,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">All people enjoy freedom and equality.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">In the new year, we make this vow:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">To cultivate virtue today,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">To manifest compassion and wisdom,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Bringing benefit and peace day by day.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">We, Buddhist followers, solemnly vow:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">To cultivate a life of merit and virtue,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">To attain the ultimate enlightenment of Buddhahood,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 170%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">And to achieve perfect self-benefit and benefit for others. <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">O<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 140%; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Express diligent vows and pay thankful respects to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">We, disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. <em>Namo Buddhaya<\/em>. <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">(One prostration, O)<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">We, disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Dharma. <em>Namo Dharmaya<\/em>. <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">(One prostration, O)<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">We, disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. <em>Namo Sanghaya<\/em>. <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">(One prostration, O)<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">May we be well,<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">May we be happy<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">May we be peaceful <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">May we be healthy<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, violence, ignorance, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">May the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines noble and solemn.<br \/>\nWherever we dwell firmly in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, there we are ever happy and peaceful. O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 180%;\">Sharing the Merit<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\">May the merit of today\u2019s cultivation<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\">Be dedicated to all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\">May we and all beings<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\">realize the Buddha Way together.<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; color: #000000; font-size: 170%;\">Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; font-size: 180%;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 180%;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;\">Namo Buddhaya. Namo Dharmaya. Namo Sanghaya. <\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 180%; color: #282828;\">OOO<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">[2]<\/span> <\/strong>Sutta Nip\u0101ta (Sn 2.4)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 200%;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>[2]<\/strong> <\/span><em>Anguttara Nikaya<\/em> &#8211; Numerical discourses of the Buddha. III. The Chapter of the Threes (<em>Tikanipata<\/em>). XV. The Auspicious Chapter. 150. Good Mornings. 41. 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