{"id":9864,"date":"2026-01-10T02:43:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/?p=9864"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T09:36:38","slug":"daily-sutras-chanting-by-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phapnhan.org\/en\/daily-sutras-chanting-by-heart\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Chanting of the Sutras by Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ven. Th\u00edch Tr\u1eebng S\u1ef9<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Ph\u00e1p Nh\u00e3n Temple<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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DAILY CHANTING OF THE SUTRAS BY HEART<\/span><\/div>\n
CHANTING ONE<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As bright as the northern star,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Let us come back and take refuge in<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
the Teacher of gods and human beings.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya<\/em><\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,
\nThe Fully Awakened and Enlightened One;
\nBearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,
\nWith perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
We take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions.<\/span><\/strong> (One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
With deep gratitude to the Masters and Patriarchs who have imparted to us both secular and Dharma knowledge, especially guiding us in the practice of wisdom, virtue, and meditation, we bow to our heads in homage to the Triple Gem, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. O<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
\n

With deep gratitude to our parents, who gave us birth, nurtured us, and bestowed upon us this physical body, we bow our heads in homage to the Triple Gem, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With deep gratitude to the donors who have devotedly supported the Sangha with robes, food, medicine, bedding, shelters, and all other necessities of daily life, we bow our heads in homage to the Triple Gem, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With deep gratitude to the national heroes who have the great merit of founding the country, building the country, defending the country, and developing the country richly and peacefully from ancient time until now, we bow our heads in homage to the Triple Gem, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. O
\nWith deep gratitude to the countries where we were born, grew up, lived, and have devotedly contributed, we bow our heads in homage to the Triple Gem, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

I vow, from now until the end of my life, to take refuge in the Buddha, the One who shows me the way of loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom in my lifetime.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I vow, from now until the end of my life, to take refuge in the right Dharma\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I vow, from now until the end of my life, to take refuge in the Sangha\u2014the 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<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong> O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
I vow, from now until the end of my life, to take refuge in the Buddha, not to take refuge in bad gods, devils, and evil things.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I vow, from now until the end of my life, to take refuge in the right Dharma, not to take refuge in wrong dharma,\u00a0 wrong teachings, wrong religion, and superstitions.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I vow, from now until the end of my life, to take refuge in the right Sangha, not to take refuge in wrong sangha, wrong teachers, bad people, and bad environments.<\/strong> O<\/span><\/div>\n
May the World-Honored One joyfully regard and accept me as a well-trained disciple of the Buddha. From now until the end of my life, I\u00a0 am determined to take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I vow to learn, understand, practice, and apply the Buddha\u2019s teachings in my daily life to benefit myself and others, right here and right now, in this very life. O<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, there we are ever happy and peaceful. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
DEDICATION OF MERIT<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May Dharma rain permeate all beings,
\nMay the Bodhi mind grow and nurture,
\nMay auspicious clouds provide shade and protection,
\nMay afflictions and karmic obstacles be eliminated,
\nMay blessings be well cultivated in the days ahead,
\nMay young and old alike rely together on the Triple Gem,
\nMay the Triple Gem be revered,
\nMay the Buddha\u2019s teachings be fully observed.
\nMay the Saha world be illuminated,
\nMay the Buddha\u2019s Pure Land blossom.
\nMay the blessed holy water purify the hearts of worldly beings.
\nMay the light of insight illuminate the darkness.
\nMay the mind remain unwavering,
\nMay the fruit of non-birth (Nirvana<\/em>) be realized.
\nMay the Buddha\u2019s path be perfected,
\nMay all sentient beings be liberated.
\nAgain, we pray together<\/span>:
\nMay the country be peaceful,
\nMay the families be well and happy,
\nMay the world live in peace and harmony,
\nMay all beings enjoy well-being, happiness, health, and peace.
\nNamo Buddhaya. Namo Dharmaya. Namo Sanghaya<\/span>. O<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Sharing the Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of today\u2019s cultivation
\nBe dedicated to all living beings.
\nMay we and all beings
\nrealize the Buddha Way together. O<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n

May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMay the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly. <\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nNamo Buddhaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em>Namo Dharmaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em>Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nO O O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
CHANTING TWO<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya. <\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\n<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/div>\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,
\nThe Fully Awakened and Enlightened One;
\nBearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,
\nWith perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions<\/b>. (One prostration, O)
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions.<\/b> (One prostration, O)
\nThe Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/b>(One prostration, O)
\n<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
now we have a chance<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
to see, study, and to practice,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we vow to realize its true meaning.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Recollection of Gratitude to the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The World-Honored Buddha:
\nThe Teacher is our peaceful, noble, and spiritual Leader, showing the way of peace to all beings.
\nThe Teacher is the most worthy of all offerings.
\nThe Teacher is fully endowed with loving-kindness, compassion, wisdom, and perfect virtue.
\nThe Teacher has skillfully crossed over to the shore of complete liberation, peace, joy, and happiness.
\nThe Teacher knows the world thoroughly.
\nThe Teacher has the ability to train and teach all living beings.
\nThe Teacher is the Teacher of both gods and human beings.
\nThe Teacher is fully awakened and enlightened.
\nThe Teacher deserves the highest honor and deepest respect around the world. <\/strong><\/span>O<\/span><\/div>\n
Recollection of Gratitude to the Dharma\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma of the World-Honored One, well proclaimed by the Buddha himself <\/strong><\/span>
\nis profoundly practical in the present, <\/strong><\/span>
\nhas value beyond time, <\/strong><\/span>
\nhas the power to transform one\u2019s body and mind, <\/strong><\/span>
\nhas the power to extinguish defilements of greed, anger, delusion, arrogance, doubt, wrong views, etc. <\/strong><\/span>
\nTaking refuge in the Buddha’s Dharma, you who are wise and capable of self-cultivation master and comprehend the true Dharma.<\/strong><\/span>
\nYou come and see,<\/strong><\/span>
\ncome and listen, <\/strong><\/span>
\ncome and learn,<\/strong><\/span>
\ncome and understand,<\/strong><\/span>
\ncome and practice, and\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\ncome and enjoy the flowers and fruits of peace and happiness, right here and right now, in the very life. O<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Recollection of Gratitude to the Sangha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Sangha of the World-Honored One is a noble community\u2014comprising Buddhist monks, nuns, and lay followers\u2014walking together on the truly good, pure, honest, beautiful, and right path.
\nIt is the community following the Buddha’s Dharma, practicing the Buddha’s Dharma, and living in harmony with the spirit of the Buddha’s Dharma.
\nWithin this noble community are those who have attained, or are in the process of attaining, the four noble fruitions:
\nthe first \u2013 Stream-Enterers,
\nthe second \u2013 Once-Returners,
\nthe third \u2013 Non-Returners, and
\nthe fourth \u2013 Arahants.
\nThey embody the four pairs and eight stages of noble attainment, fulfilling all aspects of virtue, meditation, wisdom, liberation, and the knowledge and vision of liberation.
\nThis community is worthy of taking refuge in, serving, respecting, honoring, admiring, and making offerings to. It is a fertile and wholesome field of merit, wherein all beings may sow and cultivate the seeds of goodness<\/strong><\/span>. O<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Recollection of Gratitude to the Dharma Precepts<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma Precepts of the World-Honored One, together with the Disciplines (Vinaya) and the right mindfulness that the Sangha is receiving, practicing, transmitting, and upholding,
\nare a complete and intact body of precepts \u2014
\na body that is never broken,
\na body that is never defiled,
\na body that is never tainted,
\na body that is never mixed or confused,
\na body praised and admired by wise people,
\na body with the power to protect freedom,
\na body leading us to fearlessness,
\na body leading us to virtue, meditation, wisdom, liberation, and the knowledge and vision of liberation, <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
and a body that brings forth everlasting peace and happiness to all beings. O<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo the Perfect Dharma Precepts’ Bodies<\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Sharing the Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of today\u2019s cultivation
\nBe dedicated to all living beings.
\nMay we and all beings
\nrealize the Buddha Way together. O<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n

May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMay the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly. <\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nNamo Buddhaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em>Namo Dharmaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em>Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nO O O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span>CHANTING THREE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa <\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>
\n(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.<\/strong><\/span>
\n(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,<\/strong><\/span>
\nAs bright as the northern star,<\/strong><\/span>
\nLet us come back and take refuge in<\/strong><\/span>
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The Fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times <\/b> and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration)
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\n<\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/strong><\/span>
\nnow we have a chance<\/strong><\/span>
\nto see, study, and to practice,<\/strong><\/span>
\nwe vow to realize its true meaning.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\n(3 times, O)<\/span>
\nDiscourse on A Person Knowing the Best Way to Live Alone<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Buddha has taught:<\/strong><\/span>
\nDo not pursue the past,<\/strong><\/span>
\nDo not lose yourself in the future<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe past is no longer,<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe future has not yet come.<\/strong><\/span>
\nLooking deeply at life as it is<\/strong><\/span>
\nin the very here and now.<\/strong><\/span>
\nA practitioner dwells<\/strong><\/span>
\nin stability and freedom.<\/strong><\/span>
\nWe must be diligent today.<\/strong><\/span>
\nWaiting until tomorrow is too late<\/strong><\/span>
\nHealth will get weaker and weaker<\/strong><\/span>
\nWe cannot practice.<\/strong><\/span>
\nDeath comes suddenly<\/strong><\/span>
\nIt is very hard for us to know it in advance.<\/strong><\/span>
\nA person knows how to dwell in<\/strong><\/span>
\nBoth day and night in mindfulness<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Buddha calls him or her as<\/strong><\/span>
\nthe person who knows the best way to live alone.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo the Original Teacher Shakayamuni Buddhaya<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\n(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Practicing the Five Remembrances in daily life\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
1. I am of the nature to grow old,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I cannot escape growing old.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
2. I am of the nature to have ill health,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I cannot escape having ill health.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
3. I am of the nature to die,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I cannot escape death.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
4. All actions created and caused by my bodily, verbal, and mental karma cannot be separated from me.
\nI cannot abandon them \u2014 whether they are wholesome or unwholesome karma.
\nClearly aware of this, I strive to uphold, cultivate, and develop wholesome karma, and at the same time, I also strive to recognize, transform, and purify unwholesome karma.
\nAll my loved ones, dear ones, and the things I cherish today are subject to arising and ceasing, impermanence, and change; one day, I must part from them. I cannot escape this separation.
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span>5. I am the owner of my wholesome and unwholesome karma. I am the heir to all their consequences. I cannot escape the results of what I have created.
\nKarma is my womb, relative, and companion on the endless path, and the only possession I carry beyond this life. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>O<\/strong><\/div>\n
Freedom of Body and Mind<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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\n
This body is not mine,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
I do not cling to it.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
I am not bound by this body.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
I am vast and infinite life itself\u2014<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Never born, and<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Never died.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Look! The sea is wide,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The sky is high,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Countless stars shimmer on high.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
All manifest together with me,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
From the luminous source of conscious mind.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
From all lives, I am free.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Birth and death are gateways in and out,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
They are a playful game of seek and hide.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
.<\/div>\n
Smile together with me,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Breathe together with me,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Meditate together with me,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Chant the Buddha\u2019s names together with me.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Namo the Fully Awakened Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Diligence in Practice\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Buddha taught:
\nToday has passed,
\nOur life has become shorter and shorter.
\nLook deeply \u2014
\nWhat have we truly done?
\nDear Maha Sangha,
\nlet us be diligent and steadfast,
\nas though our head were on fire.
\nLet us practice the Dharma wholeheartedly,
\nand live every moment deeply and peacefully.
\nRemember, all things are impermanent and changing.
\nDo not let the days and months pass by in vain.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo the Bodhisattva of Constant Diligence.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
The Four Great Vows of the Bodhisattva<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Sentient beings are immeasurable;
\nI vow to save them all.
\nDefilements are endless;
\nI vow to end them all.
\nThe Buddha’s teachings are boundless;
\nI vow to practice and cultivate them all.
\nThe Buddha Way is supreme;
\nI vow to attain perfect Buddhahood.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Compassion Mother Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be peaceful<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be healthy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMay the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly. <\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Sharing the Merit<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of today\u2019s cultivation
\nBe dedicated to all living beings.
\nMay we and all beings
\nrealize the Buddha Way together.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nNamo Buddhaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em>Namo Dharmaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em>Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nO O O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
CHANTING FOUR<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Sha<\/em>kyamuni Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.<\/span>
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo <\/span>The Original Teacher Sh<\/em>akyamuni Buddhaya<\/em>. <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times <\/b>and the ten directions.<\/strong> (One prostration, O)
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\n<\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
now we have a chance<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
to see, study, and to practice,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we vow to realize its true meaning.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
May the Day Be Well<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the day be well and the night be well.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The day and night whose six times are auspicious.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
All the periods are peaceful.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the Buddha and Bodhisattva bless and protect us.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The countenance of the World-Honored One,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
like the full moon or like the orb of the sun,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
shines with the light of clarity.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
A halo of wisdom spreads in all directions,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
enveloping all with love and compassion, joy and equanimity.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Awakened Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Practice Something Wholesome Daily<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(Anguttara Nikaya<\/em> – Numerical discourses of the Buddha. III. The Chapter of the Threes (Tikanipat<\/em>a). XV. The Auspicious Chapter. 150. Good Mornings. 41. Happy Days<\/span>).<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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In the morning,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
say something wholesome,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
in the afternoon,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
say something wholesome,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
in the evening, say something wholesome<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we have a joyful day and night<\/span>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
In the morning,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
think about something wholesome,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
in the afternoon,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
think about something wholesome,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
in the evening,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
think about something wholesome<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we have a joyful day and night<\/span>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
In the morning,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
do something wholesome,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
in the afternoon,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
do something wholesome,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
in the evening,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
do something wholesome<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we have a joyful day and night,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we have a joyful year and life<\/span>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Compassion Mother and Father Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
The Heart Sutra of Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Avalokiteshvara<\/em>, while practicing deeply with the insight that brings us to the other shore, suddenly discovered that all of the five Skandhas<\/em> are equally empty. After this penetration, he overcame all ill-being. \u201cListen, Sariputra<\/em>, this body itself is emptiness, and emptiness itself is this body. This body is not other than emptiness, and emptiness is not other than this body. The same is true of feelings, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Listen, Sariputra<\/em>, all phenomena bear the mark of emptiness\u037e their true nature is the nature of no Birth no Death, no Being no Non-being, no Defilement no Immaculacy, no Increasing no Decreasing.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
That is why in emptiness, body, feelings, perceptions, mental formations and consciousness are not separate self-entities. The Eighteen Realms of Phenomena which are the six Sense Organs, the six Sense Objects, and the six kinds of Consciousness are also not separate self-entities.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Twelve Links of Interdependent Arising and their extinction are also not separate self-entities. Ill-being, the Causes of Ill-being, the End of Ill-being, the Path, insight and attainment, are also not separate self-entities. Whoever can see this no longer needs anything to attain. <\/strong>O<\/span><\/div>\n
Bodhisattvas who practice the Insight that brings us to the other shore see no more obstacles in their mind, and because there are no more obstacles in their mind, they can overcome all fear, destroy all wrong perceptions and realize Perfect Nirvana.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
All Buddhas in the past, present, and future by practicing the insight that brings us to the other shore are all capable of attaining authentic and perfect enlightenment. Therefore, Sariputra<\/em>, it should be known that the insight that brings us to the other shore is a Great Mantra, the most illuminating mantra, the highest mantra, a mantra beyond compare, the true wisdom that has the power to put an end to all kinds of suffering. Therefore, let us proclaim a mantra to praise the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\u201cGate, gate, p\u0101ragate, p\u0101rasamgate, bodhi, svaha<\/em>.\u201d <\/strong><\/span>(3 times)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u201cGone, gone, well gone, gone beyond the other shore, got enlightenment so happily.\u201d <\/strong>(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Taking Refuge in the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I take refuge in the Buddha, the One who shows me the way of loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom in my lifetime.
\nHaving taken refuge in the Buddha, I can clearly see the path of light and beauty in life.
\nTurning back and taking refuge in the Buddha in myself, I aspire to help all beings soon recognize and develop their own enlightened nature.
\n<\/strong><\/span>Namo Buddhaya<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
Buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
Dutiyampi buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
Tatiyampi buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I take refuge in the Buddha for the first time, the second time, and for the third time. O<\/span><\/div>\n
Taking Refuge in the Dharma<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
I take refuge in the Dharma, the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for all beings right here in this very life.<\/span>
\nHaving taken refuge in the Dharma, I am learning and practicing the noble eightfold path, which comprises wisdom, virtue, and meditation, closely connected with Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.\u00a0<\/span>
\nTurning back and taking refuge in the Dharma in myself, I aspire to help all people fully master the way of practice and walk together on the path of liberation.
\nNamo Dharmaya<\/em>
\nDhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em>
\nDutiyampi dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em>
\nTatiyampi dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi.<\/em>
\nI take refuge in the Dharma for the first time, the second time, and for the third time. O<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Taking Refuge in the Sangha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

I take refuge in 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\u2014to benefit myself and all other beings, right here and right now, in this very life.
\nHaving taken refuge in the Sangha, I am guided, instructed, and supported by the Sangha on the path of practice.
\nTurning back and taking refuge in the Sangha in myself, I aspire to help all people build fourfold Communities, to embrace all beings and support their transformation.
\nNamo Sanghaya<\/em>
\nSa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi.<\/em>
\nDutiyampi sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43\u00a0 gacch\u0101mi<\/em>
\nTatiyampi sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 Gacch\u0101mi.<\/em>
\nI take refuge in the Sangha for the first time, the second time, and for the third time. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Sharing the merit<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
Reciting the Sutras and practicing the way of awareness give rise to benefits without limit.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
We vow to share these fruits with all beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
We vow to offer our deep gratitude to parents, teachers, friends, and numerous beings who guide and support us along the path.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
May the merit of this practice benefit all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
May the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere. O<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. <\/strong><\/span>Namo Dharmaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be well,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be happy<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nNamo Buddhaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em>Namo Dharmaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em>Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nO O O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
CHANTING FIVE<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya. <\/em>O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Sh<\/em>akyamuni Buddhaya. <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times<\/b> and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions.<\/strong> (One prostration, O)
\n<\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
now we have a chance<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
to see, study, and to practice,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we vow to realize its true meaning.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Taking refuge stably in ONESELF<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Buddha has taught:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
O dear disciples, in the great ocean of birth, death, and Samsara<\/em>,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Be yourself swimming to the shore of liberation,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Be yourself lighting the torch to go,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Be yourself taking refuge in yourself,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Be yourself taking refuge in your own island,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Be yourself making the island for your own refuge,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Be yourself taking refuge in your own stable cultivation.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Do not take refuge in anyone or anything else.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Use the right Dharma as the lamp to illuminate yourself,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Use the right Dharma as the island for yourself,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Use the right Dharma as the best refuge for yourself,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Use the right Dharma to practice and benefit yourself and other people right here in this very life.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Therefore, you are determined to take refuge in the right Dharma, not to take refuge in the wrong dharma, or anything else.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
To take refuge in the right Dharma means to take refuge in right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Not to take refuge in the wrong dharma means not to take refuge in wrong view, wrong thought, wrong speech, wrong action, wrong livelihood, wrong effort, wrong mindfulness, and wrong concentration.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
In D\u012bgha Nik\u0101ya<\/em> 16, the Mah\u0101parinibb\u0101na<\/em> Sutta, just before entering Parinibb\u0101na<\/em>, the Buddha delivered his final teachings to the disciples as follows:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
“O dear disciples, all conditioned things are impermanent and ever-changing. <\/strong><\/span>Make great effort to cultivate and practice the Buddha’s Dharma more and more, bringing peace, joy, and happiness to yourselves and others, right here and right now, in this very life. These are my ultimate, essential, and practical teachings for you all.\u201d O<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
As well-cultivated Dharma practitioners, skilled in learning, understanding, applying, and practicing the Buddha’s Dharma diligently, flexibly, and skillfully in daily life,
\nlike mighty lions<\/span>, <\/strong><\/span><\/span>you are not shaken by any sound or disturbance in life.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
like the wind blowing freely<\/span>, you are not afraid of being caught in a net,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
like fresh lotuses rising from muddy waters, yet remaining untainted by them, so too, through studying, practicing, and applying the Buddha’s Dharma diligently in daily life, you live in the world without being touched or tainted by it,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
like the firmest islands within yourself<\/span>, you remain unshaken amid the storms and tempests of life.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
like mighty rhinos<\/span>, you move forward with unshakable strength and unwavering resolve,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
like the bird with two wings<\/span> soaring across the endless sky and enjoying the vast expanse, you can live a life of freedom, lightness, serenity, and nobility.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
When you understand and practice clearly in this way, you become one of the most peaceful and happiest people in the world. By applying and practicing the Buddha’s Dharma maturely and fluently in daily life, you can contribute to bringing forth the flowers and fruits of peace, joy, and happiness for the many, right here in this very life.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Sh<\/em>akyamuni Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Sharing the Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Reciting the Sutras and practicing the way of awareness give rise to benefits without limit.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
We vow to share these fruits with all beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
We vow to offer our deep gratitude to parents, teachers, friends, and numerous beings who guide and support us along the path.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
May the merit of this practice benefit all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
May the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere. O<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya<\/em>. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya<\/em>. <\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya<\/em>. <\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be well,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be happy<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n
May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
May the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Namo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/span>Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/span>Namo Sanghaya.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
O O O<\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
CHANTING SIX<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life.\u00a0Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Sh<\/em>akyamuni Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Awakened\u00a0Buddhay<\/em>a. <\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times <\/strong>and the ten directions.<\/b> (One prostration, O)
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times<\/strong> and the ten directions. <\/b>(One prostration, O)
\n<\/b>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/b>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
now we have a chance<\/strong><\/span>
\nto see, study, and to practice,<\/strong><\/span>
\nwe vow to realize its true meaning.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya. <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Discourse on spreading Loving-kindness and Compassion in all Directions daily<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(Metta & Pubba\u1e47ha Sutta<\/span><\/em>)<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May I be safe, well, happy, and peaceful.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay I be free from hostility, illness, sorrow, and suffering.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay I take care of myself happily, freely, and calmly.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May all beings in the eastern, western, southern, and northern<\/span> directions be safe, well, happy, and peaceful.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay they be free from hostility, illness, sorrow, and suffering.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay they take care of themselves happily, freely, and calmly.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay all beings in the southeast, southwest, northeast, and northwest<\/span> directions be safe, well, happy, and peaceful.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay they be free from hostility, illness, sorrow, and suffering.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay they take care of themselves happily, freely, and calmly. <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May all beings above and below, to the left, to the right, in front of me, behind me, and all around me<\/span> be safe, healthy, happy, and peaceful.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay they be free from hostility, illness, sorrow, and suffering.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay they take care of themselves happily, freely, and calmly.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May all beings who love me or hate me, who are friendly to me or unfriendly to me<\/span> be safe, well, happy, and peaceful.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay they be free from hostility, illness, sorrow, and suffering.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay they take care of themselves happily, freely, and calmly. <\/strong>O<\/span><\/div>\n
May I be free from hostility to anyone<\/span>, free from both physical and mental suffering, and may my body and mind always be peaceful.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay my Teachers, sisters, and brothers in the Dharma<\/span> be free from hostility toward one another, free from both physical and mental suffering, and may their bodies and minds always be peaceful.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay my disciples, students, fellow practitioners, colleagues, friends, and intellectuals<\/span> be free from hostility to one another, free from both physical and mental suffering, and may their bodies and minds always be peaceful.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay all donors, benefactors, and all living beings on earth<\/span> be free from hostility toward one another, free from both physical and mental suffering, and may their bodies and minds always be peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Sh<\/em>akyamuni Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span>
\n(3 times, O)<\/span>
\nExpress our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya<\/em>. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span>
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya. <\/em><\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span>
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya. <\/em><\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span>
\nMay we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n

May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMay the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sharing the Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of today\u2019s cultivation
\nBe dedicated to all living beings.
\nMay we and all beings
\nrealize the Buddha Way together.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Namo Buddhaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Namo Dharmaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Namo Sanghaya.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>
\nO O O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
CHANTING SEVEN<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life.\u00a0Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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.. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Sh<\/em>akyamuni Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Awakened\u00a0Buddhaya<\/em>. <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times<\/b> and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.<\/strong>
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
now we have a chance<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
to see, study, and to practice,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we vow to realize its true meaning.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya<\/em>. <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Great Compassion Chanting Daily<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
In the morning, when I wake up, I smile and recognize that my eyes are still bright, and I can see everything clearly around me. My ears can hear the mindful sounds clearly around me. My nose breathes in and out mindfully and consciously. My tongue tastes the joy of the Dharma, and my body feels healthy, happy, and peaceful.
\nThen I turn my mind toward the East, the West, the South, and the North, including the directions above and below.<\/span> I wholeheartedly offer my prayers for all sentient and insentient beings in all directions, wishing them peace, joy, love, and understanding.
\nWhen I practice like this regularly, any time and anywhere, my mind becomes imbued with the qualities of loving-kindness, compassion, wisdom, peace, and happiness\u2014for myself and for others\u2014right here and right now, in this very life.
\nMay all living beings on Earth be well, happy, peaceful, and free from suffering.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Compassion Mother Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
May the Day be Well<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the day be well and the night be well.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The day and night whose six times are auspicious.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
All the periods are peaceful.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the Buddha and Bodhisattva bless and protect us.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The countenance of the World-Honored One,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
like the full moon or like the orb of the sun,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
shines with the light of clarity.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
A halo of wisdom spreads in all directions,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
enveloping all with love and compassion,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
joy and equanimity.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Compassion Father Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Four Great Vows of Bodhisattva<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Sentient beings are immeasurable;
\nI vow to save them all.
\nDefilements are endless;
\nI vow to end them all.
\nThe Buddha’s teachings are boundless;
\nI vow to practice and cultivate them all.
\nThe Buddha Way is supreme;
\nI vow to attain perfect Buddhahood.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo the Compassion Mother and Father Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong> (One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span>
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya. <\/em><\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span>
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong> (One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span>
\nMay we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n

May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMay the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sharing the Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of today\u2019s cultivation<\/span><\/strong>
\nBe dedicated to all living beings.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMay we and all beings<\/span><\/strong>
\nrealize the Buddha’s way together.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Namo Buddhaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Namo Dharmaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Namo Sanghaya.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span>
\nO O O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n

CHANTING EIGHT\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life.\u00a0Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Sh<\/em>akyamuni Buddhaya<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Awakened\u00a0Buddhaya. <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times<\/b> and the ten directions.<\/strong> (One prostration, O)
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\n<\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
now we have a chance<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
to see, study, and to practice,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we vow to realize its true meaning.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Maha Mangala Sutta<\/em> Chanting<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Discourse on the Greatest Happiness<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Thus have I heard. On one occasion the World-Honored One was living in the vicinity of Savatthi<\/em> at the Anathapindika<\/em>\u00a0 Monastery in the Jeta Grove.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Late at night, a deva appeared and visited the Buddha. The deva\u2019s light and beauty made the whole Jeta Grove shine radiantly.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
After paying respects to the Buddha, a deva asked him a question in the form of a verse: “Many gods and human beings wish to know what are the greatest happiness are that bring about a peaceful and happy life?
\nPlease, Tathagata, will you teach us?”
\nThese are the Buddha\u2019s teachings. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>O<\/span><\/span>
\n1. Keeping far away from evil and unwholesome people,
\nAlways associating with the wise and the virtuous,
\nHonoring those who are worthy of honor\u2014
\nThis is the greatest happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Knowing how to choose a good environment,
\nDoing wholesome deeds,
\nWalking on the right path\u2014
\nThis is the greatest happiness. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
3. Diligently learning a wholesome livelihood,
\nKnowing how to lead a virtuous life
\nKnowing how to speak with loving speech\u2014
\nThis is the greatest happiness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n4. Knowing how to support and serve one\u2019s parents,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nLoving to care for one\u2019s family,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nKnowing how to perform a proper occupation\u2014<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThis is the greatest happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n5. Living happily through generosity,
\nHelping relatives and friends,
\nActing with fairness and integrity\u2014
\nThis is the greatest happiness.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n6. Avoiding all evil,
\nBeing free from intoxication and addiction,
\nDiligently performing wholesome deeds\u2014
\nThis is the greatest happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n7. Knowing how to be humble and polite,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nLearning to appreciate wholesome things,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nBeing grateful and content\u2014<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThis is the greatest happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n8. Knowing how to improve oneself and persevere,
\nAssociating with the wise and virtuous,
\nDiligently studying and practicing the Dharma together\u2014 This is the greatest happiness.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n9. Living diligently and cultivating awakening,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nRealizing the Noble Truths,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nRejoicing in the joy of the Dharma\u2014<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThis is the greatest happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n10. Living in this world,
\nWith an unshakable mind,
\nFree from defilements and at peace\u2014
\nThis is the greatest happiness.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Those who practice this,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Wherever they go, they are safe,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Wherever they arrive, they are stable,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bringing happiness to themselves<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
and all sentient being right here and now in this very life.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Namo The Original Teacher Sh<\/em>akyamuni Buddhaya<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
May the Day be Well<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the day be well and the night be well.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The day and night whose six times are auspicious.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
All the periods are peaceful.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the Buddha and Bodhisattva bless and protect us.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The countenance of the World-Honored One,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
like the full moon or like the orb of the sun,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
shines with the light of clarity.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
A halo of wisdom spreads in all directions,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
enveloping all with love and compassion, joy and equanimity.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo the Fully Awakened Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Sharing the merit\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Reciting the Sutras and practicing the way of awareness give rise to benefits without limit.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to share these fruits with all beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to offer our deep gratitude to parents, teachers, friends, and numerous beings who guide and support us along the path.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of this practice benefit all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span> O<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be well,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be happy<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
May the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Namo Sanghaya.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
O O O<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
\n

CHANTING NINE<\/span>
\nNamo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>
\n(3 times, O)<\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(3 times, O)<\/span><\/p>\n

Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo The Fully Awakened\u00a0Buddhaya<\/em><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(3 times, O)<\/span>
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span>
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the 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>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nnow we have a chance<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nto see, study, and to practice,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nwe vow to realize its true meaning.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n(3 times, O)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dhammapada<\/em> Gathas by Heart, Part 1<\/span>
\nThe Precious Teachings of the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mind precedes all mental states,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMind is their chief, mind-made are they.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIf we speak or act <\/span><\/strong><\/span>with an impure mind,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nsuffering will follow<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nas the wheel follows the foot of the ox that draws the carriage. (Dhammapada 1)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mind precedes all mental states;
\nMind is their chief; mind-made are they.
\nIf we speak or act with a pure mind,
\nhappiness will follow
\nas the shadow never leaves us. (Dhammapada 2)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hatred is never conquered by hatred.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIn this world, this never happens.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nOnly loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom can conquer hatred<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThis is the eternal law. (Dhammapada 5)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

One who lives contemplating the impurities,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSkillfully guards the senses,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nEats and drinks in moderation,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nendowed with right confidence and diligence;<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMara cannot move him,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nJust as the wind cannot shake a rocky mountain. (Dhammapada 8)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

One who wears the robe<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nbut does not abandon defilements<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nis not self-controlled, lives untruly,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nis not worthy to wear the robe. (Dhammapada 9)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

One who abandons impurities,<\/span>
\nSkillfully observes the precepts,<\/span>
\nSelf-controlled and living truthfully,<\/span>
\nTruly worthy to wear the saffron robe.<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/span>(Dhammapada 10)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Just as an ill-roofed house
\nIs easily penetrated by rain,
\nSo too, an ill-cultivated mind
\nIs readily invaded by lust. (Dhammapada 13)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Just as a well-roofed house
\nIs not penetrated by rain,
\nSo too, a well-cultivated mind
\nIs not invaded by greed<\/span><\/strong><\/span>. (Dhammapada 14)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sorrow today, sorrow in the next life,
\nDoing evil brings sorrow for two lives.
\nThe sorrowful one\u2019s mind is worn and weary,
\nSeeing the evil karma one has nurtured. (Dhammapada 15)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Joy today, joy in the next life,
\nDoing good brings joy for two lives.
\nThe joyful one\u2019s mind is full of delight,
\nSeeing the wholesome karma one has nurtured.\u00a0(Dhammapada 16)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Suffering today, suffering in the next life,<\/span>
\nDoing evil brings suffering for two lives.<\/span>
\nThe one who suffers from doing evil<\/span>
\nIs reborn in an evil realm, suffering even more.<\/span>\u00a0(Dhammapada 17)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Joy today, joy in the next life,
\nDoing good brings joy for two lives.
\nThe one who rejoices from doing good
\nIs reborn in a good realm, experiencing greater joy. (Dhammapada 18)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Even though one recites many scriptures,
\nyet without practice and living heedlessly,
\nLike a hired cowherd counting others’ cattle;
\nOne does not enjoy the blessings of the Holy Life.\u00a0(Dhammapada 19)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Even though one recites few scriptures,
\nYet practices the True Dhamma.
\nMindful and aware,
\nAbandoning greed, hatred, and delusion,
\nClinging not to the past or future,
\nOne enjoys the blessings of the Holy Life.\u00a0(Dhammapada 20)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Heedfulness is the path to life.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nHeedlessness is the path to death.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe heedful do not die.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe heedless are as if already dead. (Dhammapada 21)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing the supreme value of diligence,
\nthe wise remain mindful and tireless.
\nEstablished in what is wholesome,
\nthey delight in the fellowship of the Noble Ones.\u00a0(Dhammapada 22)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

One who constantly practices meditation,
\nis ever mindful and single-minded,
\nliberated from all bonds,
\nattains Nirvana right here and now.\u00a0(Dhammapada 23)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The foolish, devoid of wisdom,
\nlive in heedlessness.
\nBut the wise guard heedfulness
\nas one would guard a precious treasure.\u00a0(Dhammapada 26)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Not intoxicated by sensual pleasures,
\nNeither heedless nor indulgent,
\nOne who diligently cultivates meditation
\nAttains boundless peace and happiness. (Dhammapada 27)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Diligent among the heedless,
\nawake among the sleeping,
\nthe wise person, like a swift horse,
\nleaves behind the weak steed. <\/span><\/strong>(Dhammapada 29)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The bhikkhu who delights in heedfulness and
\nlooks with fear at heedlessness
\nadvances swiftly like a fire,
\nburning all fetters subtle and coarse. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>(Dhammapada 31)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The practitioner who remains attentive,
\nDelighting in right mindfulness,
\nAbides steadfastly in Nibb\u0101na<\/em>,
\nNo longer subject to downfall.\u00a0(Dhammapada 32)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The mind is subtle and hard to perceive,
\nchasing after worldly desires.
\nThe wise guard their mind,
\nattaining peace and happiness. <\/span><\/span><\/strong>(Dhammapada 36)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

The mind is formless and subtle,
\nwandering wherever it desires.
\nThose who skillfully guard the mind
\nare free from all fetters and defilements. (Dhammapada 37)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A person having a lot of wrong views,
\nIgnorance grows quickly,
\npractices the Buddha’s Dhamma wrongly,
\nRight confidence is never steady.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A person having a lot of right views,
\nWisdom develops quickly,
\nPractices the Buddha’s Dhamma rightly,
\nRight confidence is ever steady. (Dhammapada 38<\/strong><\/span>)<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The fully enlightened One,
\nHas ended all defilements,
\nLives a true and virtuous life,
\nBenefiting gods and human beings.
\nThe mind freed from all craving,
\nAnger skillfully restrained.
\nUnwholesome states transformed,
\nThe practitioner lives at ease and free. <\/strong><\/span> (Dhammapada 39)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Know this body is like a clay pot,
\nGuard the mind as a strong fortress,
\nDefeat Mara with the sword of wisdom,
\nAchieve victory without clinging. (Dhammapada 40)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Before long, alas, this body
\nWill lie stretched upon the ground\u2014
\nCast aside, devoid of consciousness,
\nLike a rotten log. (Dhammapada 41)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Enemies harm enemies,
Foes harm foes.
Those with a mind of wrong thought
always harm themselves.\u00a0(Dhammapada 42)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Neither parents nor relatives<\/span>
\nCan help us;<\/span>
\nOnly through skillful practice<\/span>
\nCan we help ourselves<\/span>.\u00a0(Dhammapada 43)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Like a bee visiting a flower,
\nit draws the nectar and flies away,
\nwithout harming the fragrance or beauty of the flower.
\nSimilarly, the bhikkhus go on alms-rounds,
\nvisiting each household,
\nwithout diminishing the faith, reputation, and generosity of the donors. (Dhammapada 49)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Do not look at the faults of others,<\/span>
\nnor pay attention to what they do or do not do.<\/span>
\nTurn your mind inward and reflect deeply on yourself\u2014<\/span>
\nobserve what you have done or left undone.<\/span> (Dhammapada 50)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Like a fresh flower,
\nwith color and fragrance;
\nso too, one who diligently studies and practices the Dhamma daily
\nwill surely attain peace and well-being in this very life.<\/span>\u00a0(Dhammapada 52)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The fragrance of flowers,<\/span>
\ndoes not travel against the wind;<\/span>
\nbut the virtue of a righteous person<\/span>
\nspreads far and wide, against the wind.<\/span>
\nOnly a truly noble One,<\/span>
\ncan shine brightly in all directions.<\/span> (Dhammapada 54)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSandalwood flowers and jasmine,<\/span>
\nLotus flowers and heavenly blossoms\u2014<\/span>
\nAmong all these fragrances,<\/span>
\nThe fragrance of moral virtue is supreme.<\/span> (Dhammapada 55)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The night is long for those who stay awake,
\nThe road is long for those who are weary,
\nLife is long for those who are foolish,
\nWho do not know the sublime and true Dharma. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>(Dhammapada 60)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

My children, my wealth\u2014
\nThe foolish are born with sorrow.
\nI myself possess nothing;
\nWhere are my children? Where is my wealth? (Dhammapada 62)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The fool who knows that he is a fool<\/span>
\nis for that very reason wise;<\/span>
\nthe fool who thinks that he is wise<\/span>
\nis truly called a fool.<\/span> (Dhammapada 63)
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Do not associate with the evil,
\nDo not associate with the vile.
\nAssociate with the good,
\nAssociate with the virtuous.\u00a0(Dhammapada 78)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Those who are imbued with the true Dharma
\nlive with a peaceful mind.
\nThe wise rejoice in the Dharma,
\nas taught by the Blessed One.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(Dhammapada 79)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The one who governs the waters directs the flow;<\/span><\/strong>
\nthe archer straightens the arrow;<\/span><\/strong>
\nthe carpenter shapes the wood;<\/span><\/strong>
\nthe wise master themselves.<\/strong> (Dhammapada 80)<\/span><\/p>\n

Like a solid rock,
\nThat no wind can shake,
\nSo too, amid praise and blame,
\nThe wise remain unmoved. (Dhammapada 81)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Like a deep and tranquil lake,
\nstill and clear,
\nthe wise hear the true Dharma,
\nand their minds remain pure and peaceful.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0(Dhammapada 82)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
Those who practice the true Dharma,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Well taught by the Noble Ones,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Will transcend the power of M\u0101ra<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
And attain Nirvana in bliss. (Dhammapada 86)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Whether in a village or in a deep forest,<\/span>
\nWhether in a valley or on a high hill,<\/span>
\nWherever Arahants dwell,<\/span>
\nThat place is truly delightful.<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/span>(Dhammapada 98)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In Mah\u0101vagga<\/em>, chapters 19 and 20, as the number of his disciples steadily increased, the Buddha taught them as follows:<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cO disciples, do not all go in the same direction. Go forth to different places to spread the true Dhamma to many people. Carry your own cultivation, peace, and joy, and teach others in the different languages of the countries where you live. For the welfare of the many, for the happiness of the many, and for the benefit of gods and human beings, go forth to spread the Buddha’s Dharma to all living beings.
\nThe Dharma of the Tath\u0101gata<\/em> is perfect at the beginning, perfect in the middle, and perfect at the end, both in meaning and in letter. Proclaim your holy life, peace, and the joy of practice to all people throughout the world.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Taking Refuge in the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in the Buddha, the One who shows me the way of loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom in my lifetime.
\nHaving taken refuge in the Buddha, I can clearly see the path of light and beauty in life.
\nTurning back and taking refuge in the Buddha in myself, I aspire to help all beings soon recognize and develop their own enlightened nature.
\nNamo Buddhaya<\/em>
\nBuddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em>
\nDutiyampi buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em>
\nTatiyampi buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi.<\/em>
\nI take refuge in the Buddha for the first time, the second time, and for the third time. O<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Taking Refuge in the Dharma<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in the Dharma, the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many right here in this very life.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Having taken refuge in the Dharma, I am learning and practicing the noble eightfold path, which comprises wisdom, virtue, and meditation, closely connected with Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Turning back and taking refuge in the Dharma in myself, I aspire to help all people fully master the way of practice and walk together on the path of liberation.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Dharmaya<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dutiyampi dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tatiyampi dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in the Dharma for the first time, the second time, and for the third time.<\/span><\/strong> O<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Taking Refuge in the Sangha<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in 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\u2014to benefit myself and all other beings, right here and right now, in this very life.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Having taken refuge in the Sangha, I am guided, instructed, and supported by the Sangha<\/em> on the path of practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Turning back and taking refuge in the Sangha in myself, I aspire to help all people build fourfold Communities, to embrace all beings and support their transformation.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Sanghaya<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dutiyampi sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43\u00a0 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tatiyampi sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 Gacch\u0101mi<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in the Sangha for the first time, the second time, and for the third time. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sharing the merit\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Reciting the Sutras and practicing the way of awareness give rise to benefits without limit.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to share these fruits with all beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to offer our deep gratitude to parents, teachers, friends, and numerous beings who guide and support us along the path.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of this practice benefit all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span> O<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n

May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

May the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Buddhaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>Namo Sanghaya.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

O O O<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

CHANTING TEN<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo The Fully Awakened\u00a0Buddhaya<\/em>. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span>
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

We, the 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>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Dharma is deep and lovely,
\nnow we have a chance
\nto see, study, and to practice,
\nwe vow to realize its true meaning. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(3 times. O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Dhammapada<\/em> Gathas by Heart, Part 2<\/span><\/span>
\nThe Precious Teachings of the Buddha<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though one speaks a thousand meaningless words,
\nThey bring no benefit at all.
\nBetter a single word of the true Dhamma,
\nUpon hearing it, the mind becomes peaceful and serene. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>(Dhammapada 100)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Even though one recites a hundred meaningless verses,
\nThey bring no benefit at all.
\nBetter a single verse of the true Dhamma,
\nUpon hearing it, the mind becomes peaceful and serene.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>(Dhammapada 102)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nEven on the battlefield,
\nOne may defeat a thousand enemies,
\nYet to conquer oneself is far better,
\nThat is the supreme victory. (Dhammapada 103)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Even if one lives a hundred years,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nBreaking the precepts and not practicing meditation,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIt is better to live just one day,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nObserving the precepts and practicing meditation. (Dhammapada 110)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Even if one lives a hundred years,
\nWithout seeing the arising and passing away of phenomena,
\nBetter to live a single day,
\nSeeing the arising and passing away of phenomena. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>(Dhammapada 113)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
If one has committed an evil deed,
\nLet one not do it again.
\n<\/span><\/strong>Do not delight in evil,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
For the accumulation of evil brings suffering.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Dhammapada 117)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
If one has done a good deed,
\nLet one continue to do more.
\nWish for what is good,
\nHolding goodness, one attains peace and joy. <\/span><\/strong>(Dhammapada 118)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
When we do good,
\nEven though the fruits of goodness have not yet come to us.
\nThe evil deeds we committed before
\nWill gradually be transformed.
\nDo not despise small acts of goodness,
\nThinking, \u201cThey have not reached me.\u201d
\nLike tiny drops of water
\nThat, over time, fill a vessel.
\nso too do the wise accumulate goodness,
\nlittle by little, day by day.<\/strong><\/span> (<\/strong><\/span>Dhammapada 122)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

“When we create unwholesome deeds, we will surely have to bear their consequences. The Buddha taught:
\nEven if one flies into the sky,
\nEven if one dives into the depths of the ocean,
\nEven if one hides in the deep forest,
\nEven if one conceals oneself among the crowd,
\nThere is no place to hide,
\nAnd no place to escape
\nFrom the evil deeds one has done.” (Dhammapada 127)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThrough countless lives I wandered on,
\nseeking but never finding
\nthe builder of this house.
\nPainful indeed is birth again and again. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>(Dhammapada 153)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nO house-builder (1)<\/span>, you are now seen!
\nYou shall not build a house again.
\nYour rafters (2)<\/span> are broken,
\nyour ridgepole (3)<\/span> is shattered.
\nMy mind has reached Nibb\u0101na;
\nall craving has been utterly destroyed. (Dhammapada 154)
\n(1)<\/span> Craving\/ ta\u1e47h\u0101), (2)<\/span> Defilements\/ kilesa), (3)<\/span> Ignorance\/ avijj\u0101)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nRely on yourself;
\nDo not rely on others.
\nHe who conquers himself
\nAchieves the supreme victory. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>(Dhammapada 160)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nBy oneself is evil done;<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nby oneself is one defiled.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nBy oneself is evil left undone<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nby oneself is one purified;<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nPurity and impurity depend on oneself;<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nno one can purify another. (Dhammapada 165)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The wise one who specializes in meditation,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Delights in tranquility and letting go,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The One of right awakening and mindfulness,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Is revered by the celestial beings. (Dhammapada 181)<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

How rare it is to be born a human.
\nHow rare it is to live in this world.
\nHow rare it is to hear the True Dharma.
\nHow rare it is to encounter the Buddha in this life. (Dhammapada 182)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do not commit evil.
\nDo good.
\nPurify your mind.
\nThis is the teaching of the Buddha. (Dhammapada 183)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Those who take refuge in the Buddha,
\nthe Dharma, and the Sangha,
\nand use right understanding,
\nsee the Four Noble Truths:
\nthey see suffering, the origin of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the Noble Eightfold Path.
\nSuch insight enables one to transform
\nall the suffering of life. (Dhammapada 190 & 191)
\n<\/span><\/strong>How rare it is to be born a human.<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

How rare it is to encounter the Tath\u0101gata.
\nHow rare it is to hear the True Dharma.
\nHow rare it is to connect with the Sangha.
\nWherever we diligently practice the Buddha\u2019s teachings,
\nthere we are certain to find peace and joy. (Dhammapada 193)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

How joyful that the Buddha was born.
\nHow joyful that the True Dharma shines for gods and human beings.
\nHow joyful that the Sangha is a field of merit.
\nHow joyful that the fourfold assembly throughout the land practices the Dharma together. (Dhammapada 194)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Happy we live, free from hatred,
\namong those who harbor hatred.
\nAmong people filled with hatred,
\nwe live without hatred. (Dhammapada 197)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Love overcomes anger.
\nGoodness overcomes evil.
\nGenerosity overcomes greed.
\nTruth overcomes falsehood. (Dhammapada 223)
\n<\/strong>It is easy to see the faults of others,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nbut to see one\u2019s own faults is not easy at all.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Buddha taught:<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhoever sees the faults of others,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nit is like winnowing chaff in the wind,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nlike spitting into the sky,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nlike holding blood in the mouth and spitting it at someone\u2014<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\none\u2019s own mouth will be defiled first,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nlike holding fire in one\u2019s hand\u2014<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\none\u2019s hand will be burned first.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhoever tries to hide one\u2019s own faults is like a cunning bird caught in a trap,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nhiding behind a branch in pretense.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSooner or later, everyone will quickly discover one\u2019s own faults. (Dhammapada 252)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Noble Eightfold Path is the supreme path;<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Four Noble Truths are the supreme truths.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nFreedom from craving is the supreme state.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nAmong all two-footed beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nOne endowed with the Dharma-eye is supreme. (Dhammapada 273)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe disciple of Gautama Buddha,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nAlways mindful and self-aware,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhether day or night,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nConstantly remembering the Buddha. (Dhammapada 296)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe disciple of Gautama Buddha,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nAlways mindful and self-aware,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhether day or night,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nConstantly remembering the Dharma. (Dhammapada 297)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe disciple of Gautama Buddha,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nAlways mindful and self-aware,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhether day or night,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nConstantly remembering the Sangha. (Dhammapada 298)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nJoyful is filial devotion to one\u2019s mother.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nJoyful is filial devotion to one\u2019s father.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nJoyful is reverence for the Samana.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nJoyful is reverence for the noble and the holy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nHow joyful it is to honor and respect one\u2019s parents.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nHow joyful it is to honor and respect the Buddha, the World-Honored One.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nHow joyful it is to honor and respect the Dharma.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nHow joyful it is to honor and respect the Sangha practicing together. (Dhammapada 332)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nJoyful is the cultivation of virtue,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nJoyful is the growth of faith,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nJoyful is refraining from evil deeds,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With joy I cultivate virtue each day,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Faith ripens fully along the Way.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
All evil karma I cast aside,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Attaining Buddha-wisdom, in this life find peace<\/span><\/strong><\/span>. (Dhammapada 333)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhoever lives in this world,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSkillful in mastering desire,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSorrow falls from that person<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nLike water falling from a lotus leaf.\u00a0(Dhammapada 336)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nGiving of the Dharma surpasses all giving.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe taste of the Dharma surpasses all tastes.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe joy of the Dharma surpasses all joys.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe ending of craving surpasses all suffering. (Dhammapada 354)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSkillful is to guard the eyes,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSkillful is to guard the ears,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSkillful is to guard the nose,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSkillful is to guard the tongue. (Dhammapada 360)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSkillful is to guard the body,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSkillful is to guard speech,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nSkillful is to guard the mind.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhoever guards all things skillfully<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nEscapes all suffering. (Dhammapada 361)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhoever abides in the True Dharma long,
\nWith love contemplates, embracing it strong.
\nIn practice applied, in harmony true,
\nSpreading the Dharma to all beings through<\/span><\/strong><\/span>. (Dhammapada 364)<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWithout wisdom there is no meditation;<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWithout meditation there is no wisdom.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nOne who possesses both meditation and wisdom<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nComes near to the peace of Nibb\u0101na. (Dhammapada 372)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
A young bhikkhu,
\ndiligently practicing the Buddha\u2019s Dharma,
\nilluminates this world,
\nlike the moon freed from clouds<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>(Dhammapada 382)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
The sun shines by day,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The moon shines by night.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
A warrior shines in his armor,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
A noble One shines in wisdom, virtue, and meditation,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
But the Buddha shines brilliantly, day and night. <\/span><\/strong>(Dhammapada 387)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Of all people in the world, the king<\/span> is the greatest.
\nOf all rivers, the ocean<\/span> is the largest.
\nOf all the stars in the sky, the moon<\/span> is the brightest.
\nOf all natural light, the sun’s light<\/span> is supreme.
\nOf all sounds, the sound of the Dharma<\/span> is the highest.
\nOf all rules of life, the six rules of harmony and respect <\/span>are the best.
\nOf all paths, the Noble Eightfold Path<\/span> is supreme.
\nOf all fields of study in life, virtue, meditation, and wisdom<\/span> are foremost.
\nOf all the Buddha’s essential teachings, the Four Noble Truths<\/span> are supreme.
\nOf all kinds of light, the light of enlightenment<\/span> shines the brightest.
\nOf all kinds of wisdom, the wisdom of enlightenment<\/span> is foremost.
\nOf all holy beings in the world, the Buddha<\/span> is preeminent. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

In Mah\u0101vagga<\/em>, chapters 19 and 20, as the number of his disciples steadily increased, the Buddha taught them as follows:<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cO disciples, do not all go in the same direction. Go forth to different places to spread the true Dhamma to many people. Carry your own cultivation, peace, and joy, and teach others in the different languages of the countries where you live. For the welfare of the many, for the happiness of the many, and for the benefit of gods and human beings, go forth to spread the Buddha’s Dharma to all living beings.
\nThe Dharma of the Tath\u0101gata<\/em> is perfect at the beginning, perfect in the middle, and perfect at the end, both in meaning and in letter. Proclaim your holy life, peace, and the joy of practice to all people throughout the world.\u201d<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

Taking Refuge in the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in the Buddha, the One who shows me the way of loving-kindness, compassion, and wisdom in my lifetime.
\nHaving taken refuge in the Buddha, I can clearly see the path of light and beauty in life.
\nTurning back and taking refuge in the Buddha in myself, I aspire to help all beings soon recognize and develop their own enlightened nature.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Buddhaya<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dutiyampi buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tatiyampi buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in the Buddha for the first time, the second time, and for the third time. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Taking Refuge in the Dharma<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in the Dharma, the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many right here in this present life.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Having taken refuge in the Dharma, I am learning and practicing the noble eightfold path, which comprises wisdom, virtue, and meditation, closely connected with Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Turning back and taking refuge in the Dharma in myself, I aspire to help all people fully master the way of practice and walk together on the path of liberation.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Dharmaya<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dutiyampi dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tatiyampi dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in the Dharma for the first time, the second time, and for the third time. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Taking Refuge in the Sangha<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha, the Community of cultivated people vow to live their lives of virtue, meditation, wisdom, liberation, and the knowledge and vision of liberation\u2014to benefit myself and all other beings, right here and right now, in this very life.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Having taken refuge in the Sangha, I am guided, instructed, and supported by the Sangha<\/em> on the path of practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Turning back and taking refuge in the Sangha in myself, I aspire to help all people build fourfold Communities, to embrace all beings and support their transformation.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Sanghaya<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi.<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dutiyampi sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43\u00a0 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tatiyampi sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 Gacch\u0101mi<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I take refuge in the Sangha for the first time, the second time, and for the third time. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sharing the merit\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Reciting the Sutras and practicing the way of awareness give rise to benefits without limit.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to share these fruits with all beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to offer our deep gratitude to parents, teachers, friends, and numerous beings who guide and support us along the path.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of this practice benefit all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n

May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

May the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Namo Sanghaya.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

O O O<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

CHANTING ELEVEN\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Awakened\u00a0Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\n<\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem, <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

On the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
now we have a chance<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
to see, study, and to practice,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we vow to realize its true meaning.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

WATERING THE SEEDS OF JOY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

My mother, my father, they are in me.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhen I look, I see myself in them.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Buddha, the patriarchs, they are in me.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhen I look, I see myself in them.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI am a continuation of my mother, my father, and my ancestors.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIt is my aspiration to preserve and continue to nourish the seeds of goodness, skill, and happiness which I have inherited.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIt is also my desire to recognize the seeds of fear and suffering <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI have inherited, and step by step to transform them. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI am a continuation of the Buddha and my spiritual teachers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIt is my deep aspiration to preserve, nourish, and develop the seeds of understanding, love, and freedom which they have transmitted to me.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI desire to continue the career of the Buddha and my ancestral Teachers, and do my best to realize all that the Buddha and my ancestral Teachers expect of me. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIn my daily life, I also want to sow the seeds of love and compassion in my own consciousness and in the heart of other people.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI am determined not to water the seeds of craving, aversion, and violence in myself and in others. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI know that if I practice all this in the right way, after only seven days, I will be able to change the situation, establish communication, smile and transform some suffering and increase my happiness. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI would like to beg the World-Honored One to witness what is in my heart.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWith the mind and body in perfect unity, I bow my head and prostrate. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

THE REFUGE CHANT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Incense perfumes the atmosphere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nA lotus blooms and the Buddha appears.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe world of suffering and discrimination is filled with the light of the Rising Sun.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nAs the dust of fear and anxiety settles, with an open heart and one-pointed mind, I turn to the Three Jewels. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Fully Enlightened One, beautifully seated, peacefully smiles, a living source of understanding and compassion <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nto the Buddha I go for refuge.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe path of mindful living, leading to healing, joy, and enlightenment, the way of peace,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nto the Dharma I go for refuge.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe loving and supportive community of practice, realizing harmony, awareness, and liberation,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nto the Sangha I go for refuge.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI am aware that the Three Jewels are within my heart.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI vow to realize them, practicing mindful breathing and smiling, looking deeply into things.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI vow to understand living beings and their suffering.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nTo cultivate compassion and loving kindness, to practice joy and equanimity.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI vow to offer joy to one person in the morning to help relieve the grief of one person in the afternoon.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nLiving simply and sanely with few possessions, keeping my body healthy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI vow to let go of all worries and anxiety in order to be light and free.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI am aware that I owe so much to my parents, teachers, friends, and all beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI vow to be worthy of their trust, to practice wholeheartedly so that understanding and compassion will flower, helping living beings to be free from their suffering.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha support my efforts. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NOURISHING HAPPINESS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sitting here in this moment, protected by the Sangha,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nmy happiness is clear and alive.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWhat a great fortune to have been born a human, to encounter the Dharma, to be in harmony with others, and to water the Mind of Love in this beautiful garden of practice. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThe energies of the Sangha and mindfulness trainings are protecting and helping me not make mistakes or be swept along in darkness by unwholesome seeds.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nWith kind spiritual friends, I am on the path of goodness, illuminated by the light of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nAlthough the seeds of suffering are still in me in the form of afflictions and habit energies, mindfulness is also there, helping me touch what is most wonderful within and around me.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI can still enjoy mindfulness of the six senses:<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nmy eyes look peacefully upon the clear blue sky,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nmy ears listen with wonder to the songs of birds,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nmy nose smells the rich scent of sandalwood,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nmy tongue tastes the nectar of the Dharma,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nmy posture is upright, stable, and relaxed,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nand my mind is one with my body.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIf there were not a World-Honored One,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nif there were not the wonderful Dharma,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nif there were not a harmonious Sangha,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI would not be so fortunate to enjoy this Dharma happiness today.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMy resources for practice are my own peace and joy.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI vow to cultivate and nourish them with daily mindfulness.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nFor my ancestors, family, future generations, and the whole of humanity, I vow to practice well.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIn my society I know that there are countless people suffering,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\ndrowned in sensual pleasure, jealousy, and hatred.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI am determined to take care of my own mental formations, <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nto learn the art of deep listening and using loving speech in order to encourage communication and understanding and to be able to accept and love. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nPracticing the actions of a bodhisattva,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI vow to look with eyes of love and a heart of understanding.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI vow to listen with a clear mind and ears of compassion, <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nbringing peace and joy into the lives of others,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nto lighten and alleviate the suffering of living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI am aware that ignorance and wrong perceptions <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\ncan turn this world into a fiery hell.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI vow to walk always upon the path of transformation, <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nproducing understanding and loving kindness.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI will be able to cultivate a garden of awakening.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nDespite impermanent life, <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nDespite birth, sickness, aging, and death,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI have had a path of practice, <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nThere is nothing to fear any longer.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIt is a great happiness to be alive in the Sangha <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nwith the practice of mindfulness trainings, concentration, and wisdom<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nto live every moment in stability and freedom,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nto take part in the work of relieving others\u2019 suffering,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nthe career of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nIn each precious moment, I am filled with deep gratitude.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nI bow before the World-Honored One.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nPlease bear witness to my wholehearted gratitude, <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nembracing all beings with hearts of great compassion.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n(3 times, O)<\/span><\/p>\n

Sharing the merit\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Reciting the Sutras and practicing the way of awareness give rise to benefits without limit.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to share these fruits with all beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to offer our deep gratitude to parents, teachers, friends, and numerous beings who guide and support us along the path.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of this practice benefit all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n

May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

May the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Namo Sanghaya.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

O O O<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

CHANTING TWELVE\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Awakened\u00a0Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\n<\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/div>\n
Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
now we have a chance<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
to see, study, and to practice,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we vow to realize its true meaning.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n

ANATTALAKKHANA<\/em><\/strong> SUTTA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Discourse on the Characteristic of Non-Self<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thus have I heard. On one occasion the Buddha was staying near B\u0101r\u0101nas\u012b <\/em>in the Deer Park at Is\u012bpatana<\/em>. There the Buddha taught the group of the five bhikkhu disciples how to contemplate and practice non-self as follows.<\/span><\/p>\n

The body is not the self.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Disciples, the human body is inherently not-self. If the body were the self, it would not lead to illness or suffering, and you could wish: <\/span>\u2018May my body be like this; may my body not be like that.\u2019
\nBut in reality, because the body is not-self, it leads to aging, change, weakness, illness, suffering, and death.
\nTherefore, all your desires regarding this body as \u2018self\u2019 cannot be fulfilled.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feeling is not the self.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Disciples, feeling is inherently not-self. If feeling were the self, it would not lead to illness or suffering, and you could wish: \u201cMay my feeling be like this; may my feeling not be like that.\u201d But in reality, because feeling is not-self, it is subject to impermanence and suffering. Therefore, any wish regarding this stream of feelings as a \u201cself\u201d cannot be fulfilled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perception is not the self<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Disciples, perception is inherently not-self. If perception were the self, it would not lead to illness and suffering, and you could wish:
\n\u201cMay my perception be like this; may my perception not be like that.\u201d
\nBut in reality, because perception is not-self, it is subject to impermanence and suffering. Therefore, any wish of yours regarding this stream of perception as a \u201cself\u201d cannot be fulfilled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mental formations are not the self.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Disciples, volitional formations are inherently not-self. If volitional formations were self, they would not lead to suffering, and you could wish: \u201cMay my volitional formations be like this; may my volitional formations not be like that.\u201d But in reality, because volitional formations are not-self, they are subject to impermanence and suffering. Therefore, your wish that this stream of volitional formations be regarded as a \u201cself\u201d cannot be fulfilled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Consciousness is not the self. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Disciples, consciousness is inherently not-self. If consciousness were self, it would not lead to suffering, and you could wish: \u201cMay my consciousness be like this; may my consciousness not be like that.\u201d But in reality, because consciousness is not-self, it is subject to impermanence and suffering. Therefore, all your wishes regarding this stream of consciousness as a \u201cself\u201d cannot be fulfilled.<\/span><\/p>\n

The not-self nature of impermanence and suffering<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Disciples, the five aggregates in a human being\u2014form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness\u2014are they permanent or impermanent?
\n\u2013 Venerable Sir, they are impermanent.
\n\u2013 Disciples, what is impermanent\u2014pleasant or painful?
\n\u2013 Venerable Sir, it is painful.
\n\u2013 Disciples, according to the law of nature, the five aggregates of the body are inherently impermanent and subject to decay. Because of craving, you imagine them to be permanent, and thus you suffer. To overcome attachment to these five aggregates, you should practice and contemplate as follows: <\/span><\/p>\n

“This body<\/strong> is not me, not mine, and not my self.<\/span>
\nThis feeling<\/strong> is not me, not mine, and not my self.<\/span>
\nThis perception<\/strong> is not me, not mine, and not my self.<\/span>
\nThis mental formation<\/strong> is not me, not mine, and not my self.<\/span>
\nThis consciousness<\/strong> is not me, not mine, and not my self.” <\/span>O<\/span><\/p>\n

Not-self and Emancipation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

O disciples, these five aggregates\u2014form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness\u2014whether appearing in the past, present, or future, whether internal or external, whether great or small, beautiful or ugly, near or far\u2014should be contemplated with true wisdom as follows:
\n\u201cAll of this is not me, not mine, and not my self.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Abandoning Clinging, Turning Towards Liberation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

O disciples, when you clearly realize that the five aggregates are impermanent, suffering, and not-self, you will no longer cling to the body, feeling, perception, mental formations, or consciousness. The defilements such as greed, hatred, and delusion within you will be recognized and transformed. You turn your mind toward liberation and understand clearly:<\/strong>\u201cRebirth is ended; the spiritual journey has been completed; the holy life has been accomplished. What had to be done has been done; there is no more coming to any state of being<\/span>.<\/strong>\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

After listening to the Buddha\u2019s teaching of this Sutta, the group of five bhikkhus no longer clung to anything and ended their defilements and mental fetters. They were filled with great joy and developed complete confidence in the Buddha\u2019s words, ready to apply them for the benefit of themselves and others right here and right now in this present life.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo the Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n

(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sharing the merit\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Reciting the Sutras and practicing the way of awareness give rise to benefits without limit.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to share these fruits with all beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We vow to offer our deep gratitude to parents, teachers, friends, and numerous beings who guide and support us along the path.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of this practice benefit all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere. O<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n

May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

May the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Namo Sanghaya.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

O O O<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

CHANTING THIRTEEN<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One.\u00a0Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n

Respectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Respectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span>
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Awakened\u00a0Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Dharma, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)
\n<\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Open Verse<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
now we have a chance<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
to see, study, and to practice,<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
we vow to realize its true meaning.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya<\/em>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
KALAMA SUTTA <\/em>CHANTING\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Discourse on s<\/strong><\/span>tably upholding the right confidences<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
(A\u1e45guttara Nik\u0101ya<\/em> – Numerical discourses 3.65)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Thus have I heard. Once the World-Honored One and his Sangha walked calm steps to the Kalamas<\/em>\u2019 Kesaputta<\/em> District of Kosala country.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
When hearing the Buddha\u2019s and his Sangha\u2019s virtue, solemnity, loving-kindness, and compassion energies go to that place, the Kalama<\/em>s were delighted to gather around, pay homage to the Buddha, the Sangha, and beg to ask the Buddha a few questions of the right confidence as follows:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Respectfully, dear the World-Honored One, sometimes there were hermits and wanderers of Brahmanism, coming here to spread their religion, entice us into their religion, promote and glorify their doctrines uppermost.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
They regularly despised, scorned, ostracized, and distorted the doctrines of other religions. This issue made us feel hesitant. Among them, who told the truth and who told the untruth? The doctrines of which religion were right and the doctrines of which religion were not right?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Who should we follow and who should we not follow? The doctrines of which religion should we follow and the doctrines of which religion should we not follow?\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Buddha thoughtfully taught: \u201cKalama<\/em>s, what you arouse doubt and hesitation have been already of course. In this case, you should not hurry to believe in anyone and reject the doctrines of which religions when you yourselves do not understand them clearly yet.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
There are the ten right confidences you need to understand clearly as follows:<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The ten right confidences\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
1. Do not hurry to believe in anything whether it is orally transmitted, or it has been acquired by repeated hearing.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
2. Do not hurry to believe in anything whether it is a tradition, legend, habit, or a custom.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
3. Do not hurry to believe in anything whether it is a report, surmise, or rumor.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
4. Do not hurry to believe in anything whether it is noted in a scripture, or in a book.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
5. Do not hurry to believe in anything whether it is a conjecture, or a metaphysical theory.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
6. Do not hurry to believe in anything whether it is an axiom, or a stance to be deduced.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
7. Do not hurry to believe in anything whether it only relies on the viewpoint of bias, or on ambiguous data.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
8. Do not hurry to believe in anything whether it is a fixed karma, a prejudice, view of permanence, or a view of annihilation.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
9. Do not hurry to believe in anything whether it is an intimidation and brainwashing, or a threat of a supreme god fabricated, imagined, thought, and spoken out.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
10. Do not hurry to believe in anything whether it is proclaimed by your missionaries, preachers, or teachers. O\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Right Confidence Gotten Brightened and Exposed<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Kalamas<\/em>, when you yourselves know clearly: \u201cThese things are not good, they are blameworthy, they are despised and criticized by wise people, these things if being performed and accepted, would lead to unhappiness and suffering, then you should strongly abandon them.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Greed, anger, and delusion are the unwholesome things. Killing living beings, taking what is not given, living in sexual misconduct and adultery, violating kid\u2019s sexuality, telling lies, taking alcohols, drugs, and toxins are the unwholesome things.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
When you are dominated and controlled by the unwholesome things, you will certainly get unhappy, suffered, scorned, and reproached.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Conversely, Kalamas<\/em>, when you yourselves know clearly: These things are good, they are praiseworthy, they are praised and lauded by wise people, these things if being performed and accepted, would lead to peacefulness and happiness, then you should uphold and develop them; non-greed, non-anger, and non-delusion are the wholesome things; not killing living beings, not taking what is not given, not sexual misconduct and adultery, not violating kids\u2019 sexuality, not telling lies, and not taking alcohols, drugs, and toxins are the wholesome things. When you are dominated and controlled by the wholesome things, you will certainly reap the flowers and fruits of peacefulness and happiness, deserve being praised and lauded by wise people. <\/strong><\/span>
\nKalamas<\/em>, when the wholesome things are well practiced, greed, anger, and delusion are purified and transformed, Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, Dharma joy, and Dharma happiness have the ability to permeate and make your bodies and minds cool and gentle. <\/strong><\/span>
\nWhen a holy one dwells stably in right mindfulness and awareness, his loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity have the ability to shine anytime and anywhere, embrace all sentient beings and insentient beings. <\/strong><\/span>
\nWhen animosity, bad karma, unhappiness, affliction, and suffering in his mind are ended, right here in this very life, he lives very peacefully, and up to when passing away, he will be born in a peaceful realm. <\/strong><\/span>
\nKalamas, when those who say, think, and do an issue, you should not hurry to believe in it, but you should observe, think, and contemplate whether what they say, think, and do go together, fit together, are consistent with cause and effect, and are beneficial for yourselves and for other people? If yes, you are determined to follow, practice, nourish, and develop them. If not, you should strongly give them up. <\/strong><\/span>
\nKalamas<\/em>, the ten right confidences and the wholesome things were taught above by the Tathagata. You should remember and practice them well. Out of peacefulness for the many, out of happiness for the many, you should diligently study, practice, and apply the Buddha’s Dharma in your daily lives to bring the right and stable confidences for yourselves and for other people, right here and right now, in this very life. <\/strong><\/span>
\nAfter having heard the Buddha teaching, analyzing, and explaining the right confidences clearly, the Kalamas<\/em> were extremely happy to respectfully pay homage to the Buddha, and spoke out the meaningful, praiseful, reverential, and metaphorical words as follows: <\/strong><\/span>
\n\u201cHow wonderful it is, respectfully dear the World-Honored One! How marvelous it is, respectfully dear the Exalted One! The Dharma skillfully proclaimed by the Buddha himself is very practical, present, specific, and clear, <\/strong><\/span>has been penetrated deeply into our hearts, made our minds softer, gentler, and better. The Buddha’s Dharma has opened our minds suddenly brighten up, as a person who erects upright what is fallen down turns face upward what is overturned, opens out what is closed, reveals what is hidden, shows the way to those who are lost, carries light into the darkness so that those who have eyes can see visible objects in detail. As a person who goes in the dark night meets light. <\/strong><\/span><\/span>
\nLike a blind person, whose eyes get brightened. By many skillful methods of teaching, the World-Honored One has helped us to see everything thoroughly and clearly like daylight. O<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay the World-Honored One regard and accept us as lay devotees. From now until our whole lives, we are determined to take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, and we are committed to practicing the five Ethical Trainings fully:<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. Respecting lives, developing loving kindness and compassion, protecting natural environment, and nourishing inner peace by being aware not to kill living beings. <\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Letting go of stingy and greedy mind, expressing the mind of almsgivings, making offerings to, and protecting the Triple Gem by being aware not to take what is not given. <\/strong><\/span>
\n3. Building happiness for family, living faithfully with a legal spouse by being aware not to do sexual misconduct, adultery, and not to violate kids\u2019 sexuality. <\/strong><\/span>
\n4. Saying the true, harmonious, and loving speech, bringing the mutual trust and prestige for the many by being aware not to tell lies.<\/strong><\/span>
\n5. Protecting vigorous health, lucid mind, bringing peacefulness and happiness for families, schools, and society by being aware not to take alcohols, drugs, toxins, including smoking, gambling, and playing violent video games online.\u201d<\/strong><\/span>
\nWhen being aware to keep far away from these toxins, Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, Dharma joy, and Dharma happiness have the ability to permeate and make our bodies and minds cool and gentle.\u201d <\/strong><\/span>
\nWhen officially becoming the well-trained lay disciples of the Buddha, the Kalamas<\/em> were extremely happy to hold the stable and right confidences in deeply taking refuge in the Triple Gem, <\/strong><\/span>applying, and cultivating the Buddha’s Dharma in their daily lives to bring peace, joy, and happiness to living beings and living beings all over the planet.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\n(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong> (One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span>
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong> (One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span>
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya. <\/em><\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span>
\nMay we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n

May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMay the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.<\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sharing the Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of today\u2019s cultivation<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nBe dedicated to all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we and all beings<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nrealize the Buddha’s way together.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nNamo Buddhaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Namo Dharmaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Namo Sanghaya.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
O O O<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
CHANTING FOURTEEN<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa
\n<\/span><\/strong>(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One. Namo Buddhaya.<\/em>
\nRespectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life.Namo Dharmaya.<\/em>
\nRespectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya. <\/em><\/span><\/strong>O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span>
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the 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>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Open Verse<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,
\nNow we have a chance
\nto see, study, and to practice,
\nwe vow to realize its true meaning.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya.<\/em>
\n<\/span><\/strong>(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Thi\u1ec7n Sinh Sutra<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Thus have I heard. One on occasion the Buddha was living at the Bamboo Forest Monastery, along with one thousand two hundred and fifty Monastics, put on yellow robes, carried alms bowls, and entered the R\u0101jagaha<\/em> City to go on alms rounds. At that time, young man Thi\u1ec7n Sinh, a householder\u2019s son, every morning, obeying his father\u2019s teachings, taking a shower, dressing neatly, putting his hands together, prostrates to the East, the West, the South, the North, the Zenith, and the Nadir. When seeing the young man Thi\u1ec7n Sinh, the Buddha taught him thoroughly about the meaning of the prostration to the six directions as follows:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
1. The Eastern direction represents Parents and Children<\/span><\/span>
\nI. Children\u2019s duties<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Listen, Thi\u1ec7n Sinh, to parents, children have the five duties: 1. Providing necessarily material and spiritual needs for their parents, 2. Helping parents to do the hard jobs, 3. Protecting kinship dignity and family tradition, 4. Maintaining inheritable properties, 5. Having the responsibility to look after funerals in accordance with the right Dharma when the parents pass away.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
II. Parents\u2019 duties<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
To children, parents also have the five duties: 1. Teaching children to do good, not to do evil, 2. Advising them to be close with wholesome teachers, good friends, and good environments, 3. Suggesting and choosing proper jobs for children, 4. Building good husband and wife for them, 5. Entrusting the inherited possessions and benefits to them on right time.
\nThe prostration to the eastern direction in accordance with the Buddha\u2019s teachings means children have the filial duties to support their parents and the parents have the responsibilities to bring up and educate their children to become talented and virtuous people.<\/span><\/strong> O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
2. The Western direction represents wife and husband<\/span>
\nIII. Wife\u2019s duties<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Listen, Thi\u1ec7n Sinh, to the husband, whose wife has the five duties: 1. Taking care of neat and tidy housework, 2. Cordially welcoming friends and relatives of her husband\u2019s family side, 3. Being faithful to her husband, 4. Keeping the wealth and properties that wife and husband have earned, 5. Doing the housework skillfully and quickly.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
IV. Husband\u2019s duties<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
To the wife, whose husband also has the five duties: 1. Loving his wife, 2. Learning the way to listen to and say loving speech with her, 3. Having trust in her, 4. Knowing to buy birthday gifts for her, 5. Entrusting power and providing the necessary things for her.
\nThe prostration to the western direction in accordance with the Buddha\u2019s teachings means the husband and wife who live faithfully know to make concessions, and have each other\u2019s confidence to build happiness and warmness for their family. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
3. The Southern direction represents students and teachers<\/span>
\nV. The Students\u2019 duties<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Listen, Thi\u1ec7n Sinh, to the teachers, students have the five duties: 1. Being respectful, polite, and willing to help the teachers to do the necessary things, 2. Knowing to obey the teachers\u2019 teachings, 3. Knowing how to listen to and learn about the good things from the teachers, 4. Having to have the spirit of being willing to learn what students do not know from their teachers, 5. Knowing to practice, apply and create what students have been learned.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
VI. The Teachers\u2019 duties<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
To the students, the teachers also have the five duties: 1. Teaching their students right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration, 2. Instructing students to pedagogical methods, 3. Do not hide knowledge, and wholeheartedly transmitting knowledge and life experience to students, 4. Transmitting bodily teachings, verbal teachings, and mental teachings to students. 5. Expecting students to become talented and virtuous people and be better than teachers.
\nThe prostration to the southern direction in accordance with the Buddha\u2019s teachings means both teachers and students are virtuous and exemplary people knowing to transmit, connect, and apply Dharma knowledge as well as secular knowledge into the daily life to benefit the many right here in this very life. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
4. The Northern direction represents your duties to relatives and friends<\/span>
\nVII. Your duties to relatives<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Listen, Thi\u1ec7n Sinh, to relatives, you have the five duties: 1. Advising relatives to do good, 2. Encouraging them to keep far away from evil, 3. Knowing how to use the method of watering flowers to praise them, 4. Visiting them when they get sick, 5. Wholeheartedly helping them when relatives meet difficult and needy circumstances.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
VIII. Your duties to friends<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
To friends, you also have the five duties: 1. Helping friends when they meet difficulties, 2. Do not leave friends when they are in misfortune, 3. Playing with good friends who can help you succeed in life easily, 4. Advising them to stop and let go of the unwholesome things, 5. Knowing how to communicate with friends in the spirit of dialogue, idea contribution, suggestion, joy, sympathy, and equality.
\nThe prostration to the northern direction in accordance with the Buddha\u2019s teachings means expressing the tolerant, close, lovely, and understanding heart with your relatives and friends. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
5. The Zenith represents lay devotees and monastics<\/span>
\nIX Lay devotees\u2019 duties<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Listen, Thi\u1ec7n Sinh, to monastics, lay devotees have the five duties: 1. Choosing the Triple Gem as the most stably spiritual refuge for their lives, 2. Learning, understanding, practicing, and applying the five ethical trainings into the daily life, 3. Skillfully expressing their good hearts to create merit, make offerings to, and support the Three Jewels, 4. Do not idolize any personal monk or nun, but consider all talented and virtuous monastics as your own Masters, 5. Knowing how to observe and select which teachings after bringing out to apply and practice those teachings appropriate to cause and effect and to the many right here in this very life, you should practice them, and vice versa, you should keep far away from them.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
X. Monastics\u2019 duties<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
To lay devotees, monastics also have the five duties: 1. Instructing the five ethical trainings and the noble eightfold path for lay devotees, 2. Instructing lay devotees Dharma learning and Dharma practice; Dharma learning includes virtue, meditation, and wisdom; Dharma practice includes Samatha Meditation and Vipassana Meditation, 3. Instructing lay devotees to know how to express the hearts joyfully before making offerings to, joyfully while making offerings to, and joyfully after making offerings to, 4. Instructing lay devotees to hold the right and stable confidences in the Three Jewels. 5. Instructing lay devotees how to practice recollection of gratitude to the Buddha, the Dharma, the Sangha, and gratitude for the Dharma Precepts.
\nThe prostration to the Zenith in accordance with the Buddha\u2019s teachings means both lay devotees and monastics are determined to learn, understand, practice, and apply the Buddha’s Dharma into the daily life to bring the flowers and fruits of peacefulness and happiness for the many right here in this very life. The Dharma protection and the Dharma propagation between lay devotees and monastics connect together very closely. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
6. The Nadir represents employees and managers
\nXI. Employees\u2019 duties<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Listen, Thi\u1ec7n Sinh, to managers, employees have the five duties: 1. Going to work early and punctually, 2. Having the responsibility to complete employment when assigned, 3. Doing the orderly, methodical, and mindful employment, 4. Be aware to protect general property and not to steal, 5. Respecting, esteeming, and protecting prestige and dignity for managers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
XII. Managers\u2019 duties<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
To employees, managers also have the five duties: 1. Entrusting appropriative employment with the ability and degree for employees, 2. Providing employees with salary or food, 3. Taking care and greeting thoughtfully when employees get sick, 4. Rewarding, disciplining, and appreciating the excellent and non-excellent achievements for employees, 5. Giving employees a suitable vacation.
\nThe Prostration to the Nadir in accordance with the Buddha\u2019s teachings means managers and employees always have mutual duties and responsibilities for both material and spirituality to develop their company well. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span>
\nThe Six Directions were taught above, the Buddha thoughtfully advised the young man Thi\u1ec7n Sinh the essential things through the summarized versa as follows:
\nParents are the East<\/span>
\nTeachers are the South<\/span>
\nWife and husband are the West<\/span>
\nRelatives are the North<\/span>
\nEmployees are the Nadir<\/span>
\nMonastics are the Zenith<\/span>
\nExemplary practitioners
\nPay prostration to those directions.
\nWhen living in happiness
\nWhen passing away in peacefulness
\nWise people cultivating so
\nLive for themselves and for other people
\nAlways bring benefits
\nFor all people in the world.
\nOn the way of Dharma cultivation,
\nRelying on wholesome friends
\nLearning and following virtuous people
\nBringing benefits for living beings.
\nLiving in the world,
\nWe know to do good,
\nAdvise people to do good,
\nPeace always increases.
\nTrue Buddhist people
\ndo something wholesome,
\nthink about something wholesome,
\nsay something wholesome,
\ntheir bodies and minds are regularly at peace.<\/span><\/strong> O<\/span>
\nPractitioners go into life
\nAs flowers blossom everywhere
\nSolemnly and freely
\nTo make life be joyful and peaceful.
\nAs bees going to seek flowers
\nCling to the flowers to suck the nectar
\nFinish sucking it and flying away,
\nbut the flower remains undamaged.
\nDiligently protecting the Dharma
\nDiligently supporting the Sangha
\nMaking offerings to the Worthy One
\nbeing the field of the supreme virtue.
\nThe above-mentioned things
\nPractitioners always accomplish so,
\ntheir merit and virtue get bigger and bigger
\nas river water flows down into the ocean. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span>
\nThe six directions above taught by the Buddha are the six ethical and educational relationships interconnecting together very closely between families, schools, and societies, containing the values of humanities, engaged life, cause, effect, duties, and responsibilities so deeply, and helping everyone be aware to live in peace and happiness for oneself and for other people right here in this very life. The Buddha\u2019s teachings have a lot of practical and surpassing meaning beyond space and time.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Whether living anywhere, or any country in the world, if all people skillfully apply the Thi\u1ec7n Sinh Sutra in the daily life in the right place, at the right time, and on the right object, certainly they will bring a lot of the substances of cultivation, peacefulness, and happiness for many people.
\nAfter having listened to the Buddha\u2019s teachings, the young man Thi\u1ec7n Sinh was extremely happy to respectfully pay homage to the Buddha, and spoke out the meaningful, praiseful, reverential, and metaphorical words as follows:
\n\u201cHow wonderful it is, respectfully dear the World-Honored One! How marvelous it is, respectfully dear the Exalted One! The Dharma skillfully proclaimed by the Buddha himself is very practical, present, specific, and clear, has penetrated deeply into my heart, makes my mind softer, gentler, and better. The Buddha’s Dharma has opened my mind suddenly brighten up, as a person who erects upright what is fallen down turns face upward what is overturned, opens out what is closed, reveals what is hidden, shows the way to those who are lost, carries light into the darkness so that those who have eyes can see visible objects in detail, as a person who goes in the dark night meets light, as a blind person, whose eyes get brightened. By many skillful methods of teaching, the World-Honored One helps me to see everything clearly like daylight.\u201d<\/span><\/strong> O<\/span>
\nMay the World-Honored One regard and accept me as a lay devotee. From now until my whole life, I am determined to take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, and committed to cultivating the five Ethical Trainings fully:
\n1. Respecting lives, developing loving-kindness and compassion, protecting the natural environment, and nourishing inner peace by being aware not to kill living beings, 2. Letting go of the stingy and greedy mind, expressing the mind of almsgivings, making offerings to, and protecting the Triple Gem by being aware not to take what is not given, 3. Building happiness for family, living faithfully with a legal spouse by being aware not to do sexual misconduct, adultery, and not to violate kids\u2019 sexuality, 4. Saying the true, harmonious, and loving speech, bringing mutual trust and prestige by being aware not to tell lies. 5. Protecting vigorous health, lucid mind, bringing peacefulness and happiness for families, schools, and societies by being aware not to take alcohols, drugs, including smoking, gambling, and playing violent video games online. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span>
\nWhen aware to keep far away from these toxins, Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma joy, and Dharma happiness have the ability to permeate and cool my body and mind. When officially becoming the well-trained devotee of the Buddha, the young man Thi\u1ec7n Sinh was extremely happy to hold stable and deep confidence in taking refuge in the Triple Gem, applying, and cultivating the Buddha’s Dharma in the daily life to bring benefits and happiness to all living beings throughout the world.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo the Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya. <\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong>(3 times, O)
\nExpress our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong> (One prostration, O)<\/span>
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong> (One prostration, O)<\/span>
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span>
\nMay we be well,
\nMay we be happy
\nMay we be peaceful
\nMay we be healthy.
\nMay we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.
\nMay the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.
\nBodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, there we are ever happy and peaceful. O
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Sharing the Merit<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of today\u2019s cultivation<\/span><\/strong>
\nBe dedicated to all living beings.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMay we and all beings<\/span><\/strong>
\nrealize the Buddha’s way together.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.
\nNamo Buddhaya. Namo Dharmaya. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em>
\n<\/span><\/strong>O O O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

\nCHANTING FIFTEEN<\/span>
\nNamo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa
\n<\/span><\/strong>(3 times, O)<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/div>\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One. Namo Buddhaya.<\/em>
\nRespectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em>
\nRespectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong> O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.
\n<\/span><\/strong>(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span>
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\nWe, the 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>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Open Verse<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,
\nNow we have a chance
\nto see, study, and to practice,
\nwe vow to realize its true meaning.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya.
\n<\/span><\/strong>(3 times, O)
\nMETTA SUTTA<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Sutta Nipata<\/em>, 143 – 152. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
This is what should be done
\nBy one who is skilled in goodness,
\nAnd who knows the path of peace:
\nLet them be able and upright,
\nStraightforward and gentle in speech.
\nHumble and not conceited,
\nContented and easily satisfied.
\nUnburdened with duties and frugal in their ways.
\nPeaceful and calm, wise and skillful,
\nNot proud and demanding in nature.
\nLet them not do the slightest thing
\nThat the wise would later reprove.
\nWishing: In gladness and in safety,
\nMay all beings be at ease.
\nWhatever living beings there may be;
\nWhether they are weak or strong, omitting none,
\nThe great or the mighty, medium, short or small,
\nThe seen and the unseen,
\nThose living near and far away,
\nThose born and to-be-born,
\nMay all beings be at ease!
\nLet none deceive another,
\nOr despise any being in any state.
\nLet none through anger or ill-will
\nWish harm upon another.
\nEven as a mother protects with her life
\nHer child, her only child,
\nSo with a boundless heart
\nShould one cherish all living beings:
\nRadiating kindness over the entire world:
\nSpreading upwards to the skies,
\nAnd downwards to the depths;
\nOutwards and unbounded,
\nFreed from hatred and ill-will.
\nWhether standing or walking, seated or lying down
\nFree from drowsiness,
\nOne should sustain this recollection.
\nThis is said to be the sublime abiding.
\nBy not holding to fixed views, practitioners do not fall into wrong
\nview, wrong thought, wrong speech, wrong action, wrong livelihood, wrong effort, wrong mindfulness, wrong concentration,
\nThe pure-hearted one, having clarity of vision,
\nBeing freed from all sense desires,
\nIs not born again into this world. <\/span><\/strong>O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. Namo Buddhaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/strong> (One prostration, O)<\/span>
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span>
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be well,<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be happy<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be healthy.<\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong>
\nMay the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/strong><\/span>
\nBodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines nobly and solemnly.
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, there we are ever happy and peaceful. O<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Sharing the Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
May the merit of today\u2019s cultivation<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nBe dedicated to all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we and all beings<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nrealize the Buddha’s way together.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.<\/strong><\/span>
\nNamo Buddhaya. Namo Dharmaya. Namo Sanghaya. <\/strong><\/span><\/em>
\nO O O<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
.<\/span><\/div>\n
\n

CHANTING SIXTEEN<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma SamBuddhassa
\n<\/span><\/strong>(3 times, O)<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/div>\n
Respectfully pay homage to the Buddha: The World-Honored One, the Worthy One, the Exalted One, the Fully Awakened and Enlightened One. Namo Buddhaya.<\/em>
\nRespectfully pay homage to the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha\u2014the path of practice leading us to peace, joy, happiness, understanding, and love for the many, right here in this very life. Namo Dharmaya.<\/em>
\nRespectfully pay homage to the harmonious and peaceful Sangha of the Buddha\u2014the 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. Namo Sanghaya.<\/em><\/span><\/strong> O<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Praising the Buddha<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
As wonderful as the lotus flower,
\nAs bright as the northern star,
\nLet us come back and take refuge in
\nthe Teacher of gods and human beings.
\nThe noble lotus blossoms on the throne of enlightenment,
\nIts radiant light illuminates all directions.
\nWisdom transcends the bounds of all Dharma realms,
\nLoving-kindness and compassion pervade mountains and rivers.
\nBeholding the serene and perfect countenance of the World-Honored One,
\nWith a heart of devotion, I offer my deepest reverence.
\nTurning my mind to praise the Triple Gem,
\nI diligently cultivate the path of awakening to fulfillment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya.
\n<\/span><\/strong>(3 times, O)
\nRespectfully pay homage to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
\n
The Buddha, the perfect Teacher, showing the way of peace to all beings,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
The fully Awakened and Enlightened One;<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
Bearing virtuous, noble, and auspicious marks,<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
With perfect wisdom and boundless compassion.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Buddha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions. <\/span><\/strong>(One prostration, O)<\/span>
\nThe Dharma is the radiant way,
\nLeading all beings beyond the realm of delusion;
\nBringing us back to true home,
\nIn order to live a life of awakening.
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

We, the 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>
\n<\/span><\/strong>The Sangha, the beautiful community in harmony,
\nWalks together on the joyful path;
\nCultivating to be freed from all defilements,
\nTo bring peace and joy to life.
\nWe take refuge in the Triple Gem,
\nOn the path of Dharma learning,
\nRealizing the Triple Gem within our own mind,
\nVowing to cultivate diligently,
\nTo illuminate the heart with the light of the Triple Gem.
\nWe, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, wholeheartedly pay homage to the Sangha, ever present in the three times and the ten directions.<\/span><\/strong> (One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Open Verse<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
The Dharma is deep and lovely,
\nNow we have a chance
\nto see, study, and to practice,
\nwe vow to realize its true meaning.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
Namo The Fully Enlightened Buddhaya<\/span>.
\n<\/span><\/strong>(3 times, O)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

DISCOURSE ON THE WHITE-CLAD DISCIPLES <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Thus have I heard. On the occasion the World-Honored One was staying at the\u00a0<\/strong>Jetavana<\/em>\u00a0Monastery wholeheartedly offered by Suddata\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Anathapindika\u00a0<\/em>and prince<\/strong>\u00a0Jeta<\/em>. One beautiful day, this businessman along with five hundred devotees paid a visit and homage to Venerable\u00a0<\/strong>Sariputta<\/em>\u00a0and other monastics. At that time, Venerable\u00a0<\/strong>Sariputta<\/em>\u00a0used many skillful teachings to preach the Dharma to them, bring many joyful feelings of the Dharma practice, and help them arouse their confident hearts of thirsting for the Triple Gem.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Then, Venerable\u00a0<\/strong>Sariputta\u00a0<\/em>led them all to a hut of the Buddha, prostrated at his feet, and sat down respectfully to one side in mindfulness and awakening postures. The World-Honored One considerately taught them the key things that devotees<\/strong>[1]<\/a> should be diligent to practice the Buddha’s Dharma daily to bring peacefulness and happiness to themselves and to others right here in this very life. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The key things, namely, are the five ethical trainings and four noble contemplative minds. If devotees lead their devotional and exalted lives, and regularly practice them, right here in this very life, they can obtain perfect peacefulness and happiness, contribute to bringing authentic peace to the many all over the planet. Coming at the time of death, they certainly know that they will not fall into the evil realms of hells, hungry ghosts, and animals. Upon <\/strong>understanding and practicing so, devotees have the ability to cultivate, transform their bodies and minds, attain the stream of holy fruition right in life, and have no fear of descending into dark ways.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The first ethical trainings<\/span>: Devotees who are determined to keep far away from all forms of killing living beings, including creatures. Be aware to nurture and arouse our loving-kindness and compassion hearts by protecting our and others\u2019 lives. Not killing ourselves, not killing living beings by ourselves, not telling others to kill living beings, not inciting others to kill living beings, and not seeing others killing sentient beings, we rejoice to follow them. Aware to protect the natural environment, give up weapons and violence, practice loving-kindness and compassion, transform anger and hatred, know to repent, correct, and be ashamed of wrongdoings. Thanks to practicing so, devotees have the ability to eradicate the roots of the intention of killing, lead their lives of peacefulness and happiness right in the world. O<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The second ethical trainings<\/span>: Devotees who are determined to keep far away from all forms of stealing, not to take what is not given, respect the possessions of others, cherish almsgiving, help people go beyond needy circumstances, find joy before almsgiving, during almsgiving, and after almsgiving; almsgiving without regretting and almsgiving without expecting anything in return. Thanks to practicing so, devotees have the ability to transform and let go of their greedy and stingy hearts, lead their lives of integrity and altruism. O\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The third ethical trainings<\/span>: Devotees who are determined to keep far away from sexual misconduct and adultery, live faithfully with a legal spouse, stay away from kids\u2019 sexuality, spend an appropriate time looking after descendants, do not allow them to play violent games, limit them to play online electronic games, allow them to school, spend time helping them do homework, and teach understanding and love to them. Thanks to practicing so, devotees have the ability to build happiness for their families and contribute to bringing peacefulness to schools and to societies. O\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The fourth ethical trainings<\/span>: Devotees who are determined to keep far away from telling lies \u2013 only tell the truth, do not say anything deceitful and false \u2013 only say reliable and confident words, do not say anything separate and disharmonious \u2013 only say words of construction and suggestions, do not say anything rude and evil \u2013 only say polite and elegant words, do not say anything useless and meaningless\u2013 only say useful and meaningful words, do not say anything despicable, contemptuous, and reproachful \u2013 only say commendable, appreciative, and solidarity words, do not say anything critical, hasty, stressful, and angry \u2013 only say loving, affable, pleasant, harmonious, reconciling words. Thanks to practicing so, devotees are worthy to get confident, have the ability to bring prestige and peace to many people. O<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The fifth ethical trainings<\/span>: Devotees are determined to keep far away from alcohol, intoxicants, smoking, and gambling, especially narcotics, to give up the depraved and violent enjoyment habits, such as movies, newspapers, radio, television, not to buy, sell, product, and stockpile weapons and poisons, not to plant cannabis and opium, not to broker and trade in people and rare wildlife.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Be aware that the consumption and use of four kinds of daily nutriments comprise edible foods, feeling foods, volitional foods, and conscious foods in mindfulness and awareness, devotees can abandon and let go of those toxins. Thanks to understanding and practicing so, they can live their healthy and lucid lives and contribute to bringing true peacefulness and happiness to themselves and to others right here in this very life. O<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The five ethical trainings have been taught by the\u00a0<\/strong>Tathagata<\/em>, next are the four noble contemplative minds.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The first noble contemplative mind<\/span>: Devotees should contemplate that \u201cThe World-Honored Buddha:
\nThe Teacher is our peaceful, noble, and spiritual Leader, showing the way of peace to all beings.
\nThe Teacher is the most worthy of all offerings.
\nThe Teacher is fully endowed with loving-kindness, compassion, wisdom, and perfect virtue.
\nThe Teacher has skillfully crossed over to the shore of complete liberation, peace, joy, and happiness.
\nThe Teacher knows the world thoroughly.
\nThe Teacher has the ability to train and teach all living beings.
\nThe Teacher is the Teacher of both gods and human beings.
\nThe Teacher is fully awakened and enlightened.
\nThe Teacher deserves the highest honor and deepest respect around the world.\u201d O<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The second noble contemplative mind<\/span>: Devotees should contemplate that: \u201cThe Dharma of the World-Honored One, well proclaimed by the Buddha himself, is profoundly practical in the present, has value beyond time, has the power to transform one\u2019s body and mind, has the power to extinguish defilements of greed, anger, delusion, arrogance, doubt, wrong views, etc. Taking refuge in the Buddha’s Dharma, you who are wise and capable of self-cultivation master and comprehend the true Dharma. You come and see, come and listen, come and learn, come and understand, come and practice, and come and enjoy the flowers and fruits of peace and happiness, right here and right now, in the very life.\u201d<\/strong> O<\/span><\/p>\n

The third noble contemplative mind<\/span>: Devotees should contemplate that: \u201cThe Sangha of the World-Honored One is a noble community\u2014comprising Buddhist monks, nuns, and lay followers\u2014walking together on the truly good, pure, honest, beautiful, and right path.
\nIt is the community following the Buddha’s Dharma, practicing the Buddha’s Dharma, and living in harmony with the spirit of the Buddha’s Dharma.
\nWithin this noble community are those who have attained, or are in the process of attaining, the four noble fruitions:
\nthe first \u2013 Stream-Enterers,
\nthe second \u2013 Once-Returners,
\nthe third \u2013 Non-Returners, and
\nthe fourth \u2013 Arahants.
\nThey embody the four pairs and eight stages[2]<\/a> of noble attainment, fulfilling all aspects of virtue, meditation, wisdom, liberation, and the knowledge and vision of liberation.
\nThis community is worthy of taking refuge in, serving, respecting, honoring, admiring, and making offerings to. It is a fertile and wholesome field of merit, wherein all beings may sow and cultivate the seeds of goodness.<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong>[3]<\/a>\u00a0O<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The fourth noble contemplative mind<\/span>: Devotees should contemplate that: \u201c<\/strong><\/span>The Dharma Precepts of the World-Honored One, together with the Disciplines (Vinaya) and the right mindfulness that the Sangha is receiving, practicing, transmitting, and upholding,
\nare a complete and intact body of precepts \u2014
\na body that is never broken,
\na body that is never defiled,
\na body that is never tainted,
\na body that is never mixed or confused,
\na body praised and admired by wise people,
\na body with the power to protect freedom,
\na body leading us to fearlessness,
\na body leading us to virtue, meditation, wisdom, liberation, and the knowledge and vision of liberation, and
\na body that brings forth everlasting peace and happiness to all beings.<\/strong><\/span>\u201d<\/strong>[4]<\/a> O<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dear devotees, thanks to contemplating and practicing the four noble contemplative minds entirely, you have the ability to put an end to cravings, ignorance, unhappiness, sorrow, and suffering, transform afflictions of greed, anger, delusion, etc., go beyond the three evil realms of hells, hungry ghosts, and animals, obtain happiness and great joy, build a Paradise or a Pure Land right on earth, and open up many stable and bright directions for life.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After having proclaimed the five ethical trainings and four noble contemplative minds\u00a0to devotees, the World-Honored One considerately summarizes a verse of easy-understanding example as follows:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You who should be bright<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Know fear of the evil realms<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Diligently practice the Dharma<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To transform all sufferings.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Observing the Five Ethical Trainings:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Not killing living beings<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nourishing the compassion heart<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Leading lives of little sickness and sorrow<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Your longevity always increases.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Not taking what is not given<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Letting go of your stingy hearts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing to make offerings and almsgiving<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bringing benefits to yourselves and to others.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Not doing sexual misconduct and adultery<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Not abusing children\u2019s sexuality<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Faithful to a spouse<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Living peacefully and happily.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Not saying deceptive words<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Only telling the truth<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Right conviction and prestige<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Are always trusted.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Determined not to use<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Alcohol and drugs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Gambling and smoking<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Your minds become lucid and calm.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You frequently contemplate<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Virtues of the Buddha,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Dharma and Sangha,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ethics and meditation,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wisdom and liberation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Joy in almsgiving<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Joy in making offerings<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Skillfully sowing and planting the field of merit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Skillfully cultivating good faculties<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Diligently practicing right mindfulness<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Enlightenment and happiness<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Appear right here in the present. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Devotees hear clearly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0<\/strong>Tathagata<\/em>\u00a0set the examples:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Observe a flock of cows<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With the yellow, white ones<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With the red, black ones<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The brown ones with yellow spots<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Or the pigeon gray color.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

whether they bring any color<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Or where they come from<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

But their true values<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Depend on their transportable strength.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Those that are healthy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

are well trained<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pull the carts strongly and quickly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Transport many trips<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Are the useful oxen.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

All over the world<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Many kinds of different people<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kings or civilians<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Monastics or lay followers<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Females or males<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The young or the old<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Those who observe the precepts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Live peacefully and calmly<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Become people of ethics<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Become people of paragons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For oneself and for others.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Making offerings to people like this<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Will obtain great virtuous blessings.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Tathagata<\/em> never discriminates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Between castes and origins<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Those who lack talent, virtue<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Wisdom, and cultivation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Do not enlighten anyone,<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Do not make benefit for anyone.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Making offerings to those people<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Without great virtuous blessings.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Tathagata<\/em>\u2019s disciples<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Always cultivate wisdom and virtue<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Their hearts direct to the World-Honored One<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Diligently practice the Buddha’s Dharma<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Diligently support the Sangha<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cultivate the good faculties<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sow the field of merit<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Attain Nibbana \u2013 true happiness<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Right in the world.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After letting go of the physical bodies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

You are born up to a peaceful realm<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Continue vowing to save living beings<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

In the worlds of gods and human beings<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

practice the Dharma together<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To bring benefits to themselves and to others.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

After having listened to the Buddha\u2019s teachings, Venerable\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Sariputta<\/em>, Monastics, the businessman\u00a0<\/strong>Anathapindika<\/em>, and the five hundred devotees feel delighted and excited, understand the Buddha\u2019s teachings thoroughly, vow to practice, and propagate the\u00a0<\/strong>Buddha’s Dharma to bring benefits and happiness to living beings together.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Namo the Original Teacher Shakyamuni Buddhaya<\/strong>. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

(3 times, O)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Express our diligent vows and offer deep gratitude to the Triple Gem<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Buddha. <\/span>Namo Buddhaya<\/em>. (One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the right Dharma. <\/span>Namo Dharmaya<\/em>. (One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We, the disciples of Gautama Buddha, are always aware of ourselves by day and by night, constantly practice and recollect the light of the Sangha. <\/span>Namo Sanghaya<\/em>. (One prostration, O)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Bodhi, the wonderful Dharma of the Buddha shines noblly and solemnly. <\/span><\/strong>
\nWherever we firmly abide in Dharma learning, Dharma practice, Dharma understanding, and Dharma joy, <\/span><\/strong>there we are ever happy and peaceful.\u00a0O<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SHARING THE MERIT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May the merit of today\u2019s cultivation<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nBe dedicated to all living beings.<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nMay we and all beings<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nrealize the Buddha’s way together.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

May we be well,<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

May we be happy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

May we be peaceful<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
May we be healthy.<\/strong><\/div>\n

May we be free from suffering, greed, anger, delusion, hatred, ignorance, violence, wrong view, etc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

May the Buddha and Bodhisattvas bless and protect all anytime and anywhere.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sadhu, l\u00e0nh thay, well-done, and excellence.<\/span><\/strong>
\nNamo Buddhaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span>Namo Dharmaya.\u00a0<\/em><\/span>Namo Sanghaya<\/em>.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

O O O<\/span><\/p>\n

[1]<\/a> www.accesstoinsight.org\/tipitaka\/an\/an05\/an05.179.than.html<\/span><\/p>\n

[2]<\/a> Sot\u0101panna<\/em> means the noble person who enters the first holy stream is called the stream-entry (Sot\u0101patti phala<\/em>), the stream-winner, or the stream-enterer (Sot\u0101panna<\/em>). This person has attained the Path (Magga) (i) and the fruition (Phala) (ii) of Sot\u0101panna. Sakad\u0101g\u0101m\u012b means the noble person who enters the second holy stream is called the once-returner (Sakad\u0101g\u0101m\u012b). This person has attained the Path (Magga) (iii) and the fruition (Phala) (iv) of Sakad\u0101g\u0101m\u012b.<\/em> An\u0101g\u0101m\u012b means the noble person who enters the third holy stream is called the non-returner (An\u0101g\u0101m\u012b<\/em>). This person has attained the Path (Magga) (v) and the fruition (Phala) (vi) of An\u0101g\u0101m\u012b. S. Arahanta<\/em> = or P. Arahant means the noble person who enters the fourth holy stream is called the one who has deserved to be offered (1), who has killed the enemies of afflictions (2), who has broken the evil things completely (3), who has made maras of defilements terrified (4), who has ended the samsara of birth and death (5). This person has attained the Path (Magga) (vii) and the fruition (Phala) (viii) of Arahanta<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

(i) and (ii) as one pair, (iii) and (iv) as one pair, (v) and (vi) as one pair, (vii) and (viii) as one pair, all consist of four pairs. Calculating from the Path (Magga) and the fruition (Phala) of (i) to the Path (Magga) and the fruition (Phala) of (viii), we totally have the four pairs and the eight fruitions of holy persons (Catt\u0101ri purisayug\u0101ni a\u1e6d\u1e6dha purisapuggal\u0101<\/em>).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

[3]<\/a> http:\/\/www.aimwell.org\/assets\/PathofPurification2011.pdf<\/a>\u00a0Part II, Chapter VII, pp. 215 \u2013 218.<\/span><\/p>\n

[4]<\/a> \u00a0http:\/\/www.aimwell.org\/assets\/PathofPurification2011.pdf<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Part II, Chapter VII, pp. 218-9.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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