Buddhist Chanting Book in Pālī and English

Dakkhina Dhammatthala Nun’s Vihara

Contents

Vandana Paying Respect ...... 1 Buddhabhivandana Preliminary Reverence for the Buddha ...... 1 Buddha Vandana Paying Respect to the Buddha ...... 1 Dhamma Vandana Paying Respect to his Teaching ...... 1 Sangha Vandana Paying Respect to the Community ...... 1 Tiratana Pancasila Three Refuges and Five Trainings ...... 2 Buddhabhivandana Preliminary Reverence for the Buddha ...... 2 Tiratana The Three Refuges ...... 2 Pancasila The Five Trainings...... 2 Buddha Puja Dana Offerings to the Buddha at Lunch ...... 3 Okasa Purify ...... 3 Puja Offering ...... 3 Metta Loving Kindness ...... 4 Caturappamaññā Obhāsana The Four Boundless Qualities ...... 4 Karaniya Metta Sutta Chant of Loving-Kindness ...... 5 Khandha-paritta Protection of Groups with Love ...... 6 Brahmavihāra-Pharanam Reflections on Universal Well-Being ...... 7 Sukhitā hontu (Chant of Metta) Chant of Love and Kindness With extra Metta ...... 8 Uddissanā Adhiṭṭhāna Reflections on Sharing Blessings ...... 11 Paritta Blessing Chants ...... 12 Maņgala Sutta Discourse on Blessings ...... 12 Aggasāvikā Bhikkhunī 13 Foremost Arahant Bhikkhunis ...... 14 Ratana Suta The Jewel Discourse ...... 16 Atthavīsati Paritta Protective Chant Of 28 Buddhas ...... 19 Maha Jaya Mangalam Great Fortunate Victory ...... 21 Mangala Blessings ...... 23 Araham Closing Homage...... 23 Paritta Protection...... 24 Puñña Kammena Sharing Merit ...... 25 Patthana Aspiration ...... 25 Uddissanā Adhiṭṭhāna Reflections on Sharing Blessings ...... 26 Maha Gata Special Chants...... 27 Dhammacakkappavattanasutta Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma ...... 27 Pabbajita-abhiṇha sutta Ten Subjects for Frequent Reflection ...... 32 Taṅkhaṇika paccavekkhaṇa pāṭhaṃ Reflection on the Four Requisites ...... 33

The Publication of this chanting booklet is to celebrate the end of Vassa 2020 CE ; 2563 BE Compiled by Bhikkhunī Santacārī

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Vandana Paying Respect

Buddhabhivandana Preliminary Reverence for the Buddha Namo tassa bhagavato Homage to the Blessed, arahato sammā-sambuddhassa [x3] Noble and perfectly self-awakened one [x3]

Buddha Vandana Paying Respect to the Buddha itipi so Indeed, bhagavā the Blessed One arahaṃ is worthy and sammāsambuddho rightly self-awakened, vijjācaraṇasampanno perfect in knowledge & conduct, sugato well-gone, lokavidū knower of worlds, anuttaro purisadammasārathi unexcelled as a trainer for those people fit to be tamed, satthā devamanussānaṃ Teacher of devas & humans, buddho he is Awake and bhagavā'ti. Blessed.

Dhamma Vandana Paying Respect to his Teaching svākkhāto bhagavatā dhammo The Dhamma is well-explained by the Blessed One, sandiṭṭhiko to be seen here & now, akāliko timeless, ehipassiko inviting investigation, opanayiko leading onwards, paccattaṃ veditabbo viññūhī'ti to be realized by the wise for themselves.

Sangha Vandana Paying Respect to the Community supaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho, The Sangha of the Blessed One's disciples ujupaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho, who have practiced well ñāyapaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho, who have practiced straightforwardly sāmīcipaṭipanno bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho who have practiced methodically yadidaṃ cattāri who have practiced masterfully purisayugāni in other words, the four types aṭṭhapurisapuggalā. when taken as pairs, Esa bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho the eight when taken as individual types āhuneyyo they are the Sangha of the Blessed One's disciples: pāhuṇeyyo worthy of gifts, dakkhiṇeyyo worthy of hospitality, añjalikaraṇīyo worthy of offerings, anuttaraṃ puññakkhettaṃ lokassā'ti. worthy of respect, the incomparable field of merit for the world.

Tiratana Pancasila Three Refuges and Five Trainings

Buddhabhivandana Preliminary Reverence for the Buddha Namo tassa bhagavato Homage to the Blessed, arahato sammā-sambuddhassa [x3] Noble and perfectly self-awakened one [x3]

Tiratana The Three Refuges Buddhaṃ saranaṃ gacchāmi I go to the Buddha for refuge. Dhammaṃ saranaṃ gacchāmi I go to the Dhamma for refuge. Sanghaṃ saranaṃ gacchāmi I go to the Sangha for refuge.

Dutiyampi Buddhaṃ saranaṃ gacchāmi For a second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge. Dutiyampi Dhammaṃ saranaṃ gacchāmi For a second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge. Dutiyampi Sanghaṃ saranaṃ gacchāmi For a second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.

Tatiyampi Buddhaṃ saranaṃ gacchāmi For a third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge. Tatiyampi Dhammaṃ saranaṃ gacchāmi For a third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge. Tatiyampi Sanghaṃ saranaṃ gacchāmi For a third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.

Pancasila The Five Trainings

1. Pāṇātipātā 1. I undertake the training to refrain from veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ sāmādìyāmi harming living beings. 2. Adinnādānā 2. I undertake the training to refrain from veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ sāmādìyāmi taking that which is not given. 3. Kāmesu micchacara 3. I undertake the training to refrain from veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ sāmādìyāmi sexual misconduct. 4. Musāvādā 4. I undertake the training to refrain from veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ sāmādìyāmi harsh or false speech. 5. Surāmeraya-majja-pamādaṭṭhānā 5. I undertake the training to refrain from veramaṇī sikkhāpadaṃ sāmādìyāmi intoxicating drinks and drugs which cloud the mind and lead to carelessness.

Silena sugatim yanti With virtue, true happiness is gained; Silena bhoga sampada With virtue, real wealth is achieved; Silena Nibbutim yanti With virtue, Nibbana is attained. Tasma silaṃ visodhaye Therefore let your virtue be purified.

Buddha Puja Dana Offerings to the Buddha at Lunch Okasa Purify Kayena vaca cittena If, by body, speech, or mind, pamadena maya kataṃ due to carelessness, I have done some wrong accayaṃ khama me bhante pardon me that offence, O Bhante, bhuripanna tathagata. Tathagata of vast wisdom.

Kayena vaca cittena If, by body, speech, or mind, pamadena maya kataṃ due to carelessness, I have done some wrong Accayaṃ khama me dhamma pardon me that offence, O Dhamma, Sanditthika akalika visible and immediately effective.

Kayena vaca cittena If, by body, speech, or mind, pamadena maya kataṃ due to carelessness, I have done some wrong Accayaṃ khama me sangha pardon me that offence, O Sangha, supatipanna anuttara practicing well and supreme.

Puja Offering Ghana sārappa dittena With this lamp that dispels all darkness, dīpena tama damsinā I honour the Perfectly Enlightened One tiloka dīpaṃ sambuddhaṃ who is a lamp unto the three worlds pūjayāmi tamo nudaṃ. and is the dispeller of darkness.

Vaņņagandhaguņopetaṃ This mass of flowers etaṃ kusumasantatiṃ endowed with colour, pūjayāmi munindassa fragrance, and quality sirīpadāsaroruhe. I offer at the lotus-like feet of the King of Sages.

Pūjemi Buddhaṃ kusumena 'nena I honour the Buddha with these flowers: puññena etena ca hotu mokkhaṃ by the merit of this may I attain freedom. Pupphaṃ milāyāti yathā idaṃ me Even as these flowers do fade, kāyo tathā yāti vināsabhāvaṃ. so does my body come to ruin.

Adhivāsetu no bhante Reverend teacher, please consent bhojanaṃ parikappitaṃ To accept with favour Anukampam upādayā this food which has been carefully prepared. patiganhātu muttama. out of compassion for us.

Adhivāsetu no bhante Reverend teacher, please consent paniyam parikappitam To accept with favour Anukampam upādayā These drinks which have been carefully prepared. patiganhātu muttama. out of compassion for us.

Adhivāsetu no bhante Reverend teacher, please consent Sabbaṃ saddhāya pūjitaṃ To accept with favour Anukampam upādayā all of this, offered with faith patiganhātu muttama out of compassion for us

Metta Loving Kindness

Caturappamaññā Obhāsana The Four Boundless Qualities Mettā-sahagatena cetasā I will abide pervading one quarter ekaṃ disaṃ pharitvā viharati with a mind filled with loving-kindness, Tathā dutiyaṃ tathā tatiyaṃ tathā catutthaṃ Likewise the second, likewise the third, likewise the Iti uddham adho tiriyaṃ sabbadhi sabbattatāya fourth, So above and below, around and everywhere, Sabbāvantaṃ lokaṃ and to all as to myself. mettā-sahagatena cetasā I will abide pervading the all-encompassing world with Vipulena mahaggatena a mind filled with loving-kindness: appamāṇena averena abyāpajjhena Abundant, exalted, immeasurable, pharitvā viharati without hostility, and without ill-will.

Karuṇā-sahagatena cetasā I will abide pervading one quarter ekaṃ disaṃ pharitvā viharati with a mind filled with compassion, Tathā dutiyaṃ tathā tatiyaṃ tathā catutthaṃ Likewise the second, likewise the third, likewise the Iti uddham adho tiriyaṃ sabbadhi sabbattatāya fourth, So above and below, around and everywhere, Sabbāvantaṃ lokaṃ and to all as to myself. karuṇā-sahagatena cetasā I will abide pervading the all-encompassing world with Vipulena mahaggatena a mind filled with compassion: appamāṇena averena abyāpajjhena Abundant, exalted, immeasurable, pharitvā viharati without hostility, and without ill-will.

Muditā-sahagatena cetasā I will abide pervading one quarter ekaṃ disaṃ pharitvā viharati with a mind filled with gladness, Tathā dutiyaṃ tathā tatiyaṃ tathā catutthaṃ Likewise the second, likewise the third, likewise the Iti uddham adho tiriyaṃ sabbadhi sabbattatāya fourth, So above and below, around and everywhere, Sabbāvantaṃ lokaṃ and to all as to myself. muditā-sahagatena cetasā I will abide pervading the all-encompassing world Vipulena mahaggatena with a mind filled with gladness: appamāṇena averena abyāpajjhena Abundant, exalted, immeasurable, pharitvā viharati without hostility, and without ill-will.

Upekkhā-sahagatena cetasā I will abide pervading one quarter ekaṃ disaṃ pharitvā viharati with a mind filled with equanimity, Tathā dutiyaṃ tathā tatiyaṃ tathā catutthaṃ Likewise the second, likewise the third, likewise the Iti uddham adho tiriyaṃ sabbadhi sabbattatāya fourth, So above and below, around and everywhere, Sabbāvantaṃ lokaṃ and to all as to myself. upekkhā-sahagatena cetasā I will abide pervading the all-encompassing world Vipulena mahaggatena with a mind filled with equanimity: appamāṇena averena abyāpajjhena Abundant, exalted, immeasurable, pharitvā viharatī ti without hostility, and without ill-will.

Karaniya Metta Sutta Chant of Loving-Kindness Karanīyam-attha-kusalēna This is what should be done yantam santam padam abhisamecca, By one who is skilled in goodness Sakko ujū ca sūjū ca And who knows the path of peace: suvaco cassa mudu anati māni. Let them be able and upright, Straightforward and gentle in speech, Santussako ca subharo ca Humble and not conceited, appakicco ca salla-huka vutti, Santindriyo ca nipako ca Contented and easily satisfied, appagabbho kulēsu ananugiddho. Not busy with duties and frugal in their ways.

Na ca khuddam samācarē kinci Peaceful and calm, and wise and skillful, yēna viññu parē upavadeyyum Not proud and demanding in nature. Sukhino vā khemino hontu Let them not do the slightest thing Sabbē sattā bhavantu sukhitattā. That the wise would later reprove, Wishing: In gladness and in safety, Yēkēci pāna bhūtatthi May all beings be happy. tasā vā thāvarā vā anava, sēsā, Dīghā vā yē mahantā vā - Whatever living beings there may be, majjhimā rassakā nuka thūlā. Whether they are weak or strong, omitting none, The great or the mighty, Ditthā vā yēva additthā medium, short, or small, yēca dūrē vasanti avidūrē, The seen and the unseen, Bhūta vā sambhavēsi vā Those living near and far away, sabbē sattā bhavantu sukhitattā. Those born and to be born, May all beings be happy. Na paro param nikubbētha nāti maññētha katthaci nam kanci, Let none deceive another Byārosanā patigha saññā Or despise any being in any state. nāñña maññassa dukkha miccheyya. Let none through anger or ill-will Wish harm upon another. Mātā yathā niyam puttam Even as a mother protects with her life āyusā ēka putta manu rakkhe, Her child, her only child, Ēvampi sabba bhūtēsu So with a boundless heart mānasam bhāvayē aparimānam. Should one cherish all living beings,

Mettam ca sabba lokasmin Radiating kindness over the entire world: mānasam bhāvayē aparimānam, Spreading upwards to the skies Uddham adho ca tiriyam ca And downwards to the depths, asambādham avēram asapattam. Outwards and unbounded,

Tittham caram nisinno vā Freed from hatred and ill-will. sayāno vā yāva tassa vigata middho, Whether standing or walking, seated or lying down, Ētam satim adhittheyya Free from drowsiness, brahmam ētam vihāram idhamāhu. One should sustain this recollection. This is said to be the sublime abiding. Ditthin ca anupa gamma sīlavā By not holding to fixed views, dassanēna sampanno, The pure-hearted one, having clarity of vision, Kāmēsu vineyya gēdham Being freed from all sense-desires, nahi jātu gabbhaseyyam punarētiti. Is not born again into this world.

5 Sutta Nipāta 1.8 [Khuddaka Nikaya] https://suttacentral.net/snp1.8/pli/ms

Khandha-paritta Protection of Groups with Love Virūpakkhehi me mettaṃ I have love for land vipers;* Mettaṃ Erāpathehi me, For water vipers, I have love; Chabyāputtehi me mettaṃ I have love for land pythons; Mettaṃ Kaṇhāgotamakehi ca. For water pythons, I have love.

Apādakehi me mettaṃ I have love for those with no feet; Mettaṃ dvipādakehi me, For those with two feet, I have love; Catuppadehi me mettaṃ I have love for those with four feet; mettaṃ bahuppadehi me. For those with many feet, I have love.

Mā maṃ apādako hiṃsi May those with no feet not hurt me; Mā maṃ hiṃsi dvipādako, May those with two feet not hurt me; Mā maṃ catuppado hiṃsi May those with four feet not hurt me; Mā maṃ hiṃsi bahuppado. May those with many feet not hurt me.

Sabbe sattā sabbe pāṇā May all beings, all those with life; Sabbe bhūtā ca kevalā, May all who have become, all in their entirety; Sabbe bhadrāni passantu May all see what is good; Mā kañci pāpam āgamā. May suffering not come to anyone.

Appamāṇo Buddho. Infinite is the Buddha; Appamāṇo Dhammo. Infinite is the Dhamma; Appamāṇo Saṅgho. Infinite is the Sangha. Pamāṇavantāni siriṃsapāni Finite are creeping things: Ahi vicchikā satapadī Snakes, scorpions, centipedes, Uṇṇānābhi sarabū mūsikā. Spiders, lizards and rats.

Katā me rakkhā. I have made the protection; Katā me parittā. I have made the safeguard; Paṭikkamantu bhūtāni. May the (harmful) beings depart. So’haṃ namo Bhagavato. I pay homage to the Sublime One, Namo sattannaṃ sammā-sambuddhānaṃ. I pay homage to the seven Buddhas.

* here I use modern groupings of snakes instead of the ancient 4 tribes of snakes. It is unlikely that the two ways of naming snakes are similar.

6 Vinaya Piṭakaṃ 2:110 https://suttacentral.net/pli-tv-kd15/en/horner-brahmali#Kd.15.6.1

Brahmavihāra-Pharanam Reflections on Universal Well-Being Ahaṃ sukhito homi, May I abide in well-being, niddukkho homi, in freedom from affliction, avero homi, in freedom from hostility, abyāpajjho homi, in freedom from ill-will, anīgho homi, in freedom from anxiety, sukhī attānaṃ pariharāmi and may I maintain well-being in Myself.

Sabbe sattā sukhitā hontu, May everyone abide in well-being, sabbe sattāaverā hontu, in freedom from hostility, sabbe sattā abyāpajjhā hontu, in freedom from ill-will, sabbe sattā anīghā hontu, in freedom from anxiety, sabbe sattā sukhī attānaṃ pariharantu and may they maintain well-being in themselves.

Sabbe sattā sabbadukkhā pamuccantu Sabbe May all beings be released from all suffering. satta ma laddha-sampattito mavigacchantu And may they not be parted from the good fortune they have attained. (Men chant shaded text ) Sabbe sattā kammassaka When they act upon intention, all beings are the kammadāyādā (-dāyādo) owners of their action and inherit its results. kammayonī Their future is born from such action, kammabandhu companion to such action, kammapaṭisaraṇā (-sārano) and its results will be their home. yaṃ kammaṃ karissanti All actions with intention, kalýāṇaṃ vā pāpakaṃ vā be they skilful or harmful, tassa dāyādā bhavissanti of such acts they will be the heirs.

Kammassākāmhi (-komhi) “I am the owner of my choices, kammādāyādā (-dāyādo) heir to my choices, kammāyoni born of my choices, kammābandhu related to my choices, kamma-pāṭisāranā (-sārano) abide supported by my choices; yaṃ kammaṃ kārissāmi whatever choices I do make, kalýāṇaṃ vā pāpākaṃ vā tassā dāyādā (dāyādo) for good or for ill, bhāvissāmī ti of such acts I will be the heir.”

Etena sacca vajjena Dedication of blessings Etena sacca vajjena, sotti te hotu sabbada By the power of this truth, may you always be well Etena sacca vajjena, Sabba rogo vinassatu By the power of this truth, may you be healthy Etena sacca vajjena, hotu te jaya mangalm By the power of this truth, may you be victorious

Sukhitā hontu (Chant of Metta) Chant of Love and Kindness With extra Metta Imāya dammanu dhamma patipattiya By this practice, in line with the Dhamma Buddhaṃ pujemi I honour the Buddha Imāya dammanu dhamma patipattiya By this practice, in line with the Dhamma Dhamaṃ pujemi I honour the Dhamma Imāya dammanu dhamma patipattiya By this practice, in line with the Dhamma Sanghaṃ pujemi I honour the Sangha

Ahaṃ sukhito homi, May I abide in well-being, avero homi in freedom from hostility, abyapajjho homi in freedom from ill-will, anigho homi in freedom from anxiety, sukhī attānaṃ pariharami and may I maintain well-being in myself.

Mama mātāpitu May my parents and teachers ācariya ca ñātimitta ca relatives and friends sabrahma carino ca and all good people, sukhitā hontu abide in wellbeing, averā hontu, in freedom from hostility, abyāpajjhā hontu, in freedom from ill-will, anīghā hontu, in freedom from anxiety, sukhī attānaṃ pariharantu and may they maintain well-being in themselves.

Imasmiṃ arame sabbe yogino May all meditators sukhitā hontu abide in wellbeing, averā hontu, in freedom from hostility, abyāpajjhā hontu in freedom from ill-will, anīghā hontu, in freedom from anxiety, sukhī attānaṃ pariharantu and may they maintain well-being in themselves.

Imasmiṃ arame sabbe bhikkhu May all monks sabba bhikkhunī and all nuns samanera ca all novice monks samanerī ca all novice nuns upāsaka upāsikā ya ca all laymen and laywomen disciples sukhitā hontu abide in wellbeing, averā hontu, in freedom from hostility, abyāpajjhā hontu in freedom from ill-will, anīghā hontu, in freedom from anxiety, sukhī attānaṃ pariharantu and may they maintain well-being in themselves.

Amhakaṃ catupaccaya dāyaka May our supporters sukhitā hontu abide in wellbeing, averā hontu, in freedom from hostility, abyāpajjhā hontu in freedom from ill-will, anīghā hontu, in freedom from anxiety, sukhī attānaṃ pariharantu and may they maintain well-being in themselves.

Sukhitā hontu (Chant of Metta) Chant of Love and Kindness cont With extra Metta

Amhakam ārakkhā devatā May our guardian angels Ismasmiṃ vihārā in this monastery Ismasmiṃ avāsā in this dwelling Ismasmiṃ arāmā in this compound ārakkhā devatā May the guardian angels sukhitā hontu abide in wellbeing, averā hontu, in freedom from hostility, abyāpajjhā hontu in freedom from ill-will, anīghā hontu, in freedom from anxiety, sukhī attānaṃ pariharantu and may they maintain well-being in themselves.

Sabbe satta May all beings sabbe pāņa all breathing things sabbe bhūtta all creatures sabbe puggala all individuals sabbe attabhava pariyāpanna all personalities sabba itthi yo all females sabbe purisa all males sabbe ariya all noble ones sabbe anariya all worldlings sabbe devā all deities sabbe manussā all humans sabbe vinipātikā all those in the four woeful planes sukhitā hontu abide in wellbeing, averā hontu, in freedom from hostility, abyāpajjhā hontu in freedom from ill-will, anīghā hontu, in freedom from anxiety, sukhī attānaṃ pariharantu and may they maintain well-being in themselves. Dukkha muccantu May all beings be free from all suffering Yattha-laddha-sampāttito May whatever they have gained not be lost mavigacchantu All beings are the owners of their choices Kammāssakā and inherit their results puratthimaya disaya in the eastern direction pacchimaya disaya in the western direction uttaraya disaya in the northern direction dakkhiņāya disaya in the southern direction purathimaya anudisaya in the southeast direction pacchimaya anudisaya in the northwest direction uttaraya anudisaya in the northeast direction dakkhinaya anudisaya in the southwest direction hetthāmaya disaya in the direction below uparimaya disaya in the direction above

Sukhitā hontu (Chant of Metta) Chant of Love and Kindness cont With extra Metta Sabba satta May all beings sabba pāņa all breathing things sabba bhūtta all creatures sabba puggala all individuals sabba attabhava pariyāpanna all personalities sabba itthi yo all females sabbe purisa all males sabba ariya all noble ones sabba anariya all worldlings sabba devā all deities sabba manussā all humans sabba vinipātikā all those in the 4 woeful planes sukhitā hontu abide in wellbeing, averā hontu, in freedom from hostility, abyāpajjhā hontu in freedom from ill-will, anīghā hontu, in freedom from anxiety, sukhī attānaṃ pariharantu and may they maintain well-being in themselves. Dukkha muccantu May all beings be free from all suffering Yattha-laddha-sampāttito May whatever they have gained not be lost mavigacchantu All beings are the owners of their actions Kammāssakā and inherit their results.

Uddham yāva bhavagga ca Up to the highest heaven adho yāva avīcito down to the lowest realm samanta cakkavālesu around the entire universe ye satta pathavīcāra whatever beings that move on earth abyāpajjhā nivera ca may they be free from mental suffering and hatred nidukkha ca nupaddava from physical suffering and danger

Uddham yāva bhavagga ca Up to the highest heaven adho yāva avīcito down to the lowest realm samanta cakkavālesu around the entire universe ye satta udakecara whatever beings that move on water abyapajjha nivera ca may they be free from mental suffering and hatred nidukkha ca nupaddava from physical suffering and danger

Uddham yāva bhavagga ca Up to the highest heaven adho yāva avīcito down to the lowest realm samanta cakkavālesu around the entire universe ye satta akasecara whatever beings that move in air abyapajjha nivera ca may they be free from mental suffering and hatred nidukkha ca nupaddava from physical suffering and danger.

Idaṃ no punnā bhagaṃ May this merit of ours Sabba sattanaṃ denta be shared with all beings Sadhu sadhu sadhu Awesome, awesome, awesome.

Uddissanā Adhiṭṭhāna Reflections on Sharing Blessings Iminā puñña-kammena Through the goodness that arises from my practice, Upajjhāyā guṇuttarā May my spiritual teachers and Ācariyūpakārā ca guides of great virtue, Mātā pitā ca ñātakā My mother, my father, and my relatives,

Suriyo candimā rājā The Sun and the Moon, and Guṇavantā narā-pi ca all virtuous leaders of the world, Brahma-Mārā ca Indā ca May the highest gods and evil forces, Loka-pālā ca devatā Celestial beings, guardian spirits of the Earth, and the Lord of Death, Yamo mittā manussā ca May those who are friendly, Majjhattā verikā-pi ca: indifferent, or hostile, Sabbe sattā sukhī hontu May all beings receive Puññāni pakatāni me the blessings of my life.

Sukhañca tividhaṁ dentu May they soon attain the threefold bliss and Khippaṁ pāpetha vomataṁ. realize the Deathless.

Iminā puñña-kammena Through the goodness that arises from my practice, Iminā uddisena ca And through this act of sharing, Khippāhaṁ sulabhe ceva May all desires and attachments Taṇhupādāna-chedanaṁ. quickly cease

Ye santāne hinā dhammā And all harmful states of mind. Yāva nibbānato mamaṁ Until I realize Nibbāna, Nassantu sabbadā yeva In every kind of birth, Yattha jāto bhave bhave. may I have an upright mind, Uju-cittaṁ sati-paññā With mindfulness and wisdom, Sallekkho viriyamhinā austerity and vigor. Mārā labhantu nokāsāṁ May the forces of delusion not take hold Kātuñ-ca viriyesu me. nor weaken my resolve.

Buddhādi-pavaro nātho The Buddha is my excellent refuge, Dhammo nātho varuttamo, Unsurpassed is the protection of the Dhamma, Nātho pacceka-buddho ca The Solitary Buddha is my noble guide, Saṅgho nāthottaro mamaṁ. The Sangha is my supreme support.

Tesottamānubhāvena Through the supreme power of all these, Mārokāsaṁ labhantu mā. May darkness and delusion be dispelled.

Paritta Blessing Chants Maņgala Sutta Discourse on Blessings Evaṃ me sutaṃ: Thus have I heard that the Blessed One ekaṃ samayaṃ bhagavā sāvatthiyaṃ Was staying at Sāvatthī, viharati jetavane Residing at the Jeta’s Grove anāthapiṇḍikassa ārāme. In Anāthapiṇḍika’s park.

Atha kho aññatarā devatā abhikkantāya rattiyā Then in the dark of the night, abhikkantavaṇṇā kevalakappaṃ jetavanaṃ a radiant deva obhāsetvā yena bhagavā tenupasaṅkami. Illuminated all Jeta’s Grove. Upasaṅkamitvā bhagavantaṃ abhivādetvā She bowed down low ekamantaṃ aṭṭhāsi. Ekamantaṃ ṭhitā kho sā before the Blessed One devatā bhagavantaṃ gāthāya ajjhabhāsi. Then standing to one side she said:

Bahū devā manussā ca “Devas are concerned for happiness maṅgalāni acintayuṃ, And ever long for peace. Ākaṅkhamānā sotthānaṃ The same is true for humankind. brūhi maṅgalamuttamaṃ What then are the highest blessings?”

Asevanā ca bālānaṃ “Avoiding those of foolish ways, paṇḍitānaṃ ca sevanā, Associating with the wise, Pūjā ca pūjanīyānaṃ And honoring those worthy of honor. etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. These are the highest blessings.

Patirūpadesavāso ca “Living in places of suitable kinds, pubbe ca katapuññatā With the frùits of past good deeds Atta sammā paṇīdhi ca And guided by the rightfùl way. etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. These are the highest blessings.

Bāhusaccañca sippañca “Accomplished in learning and craftsman’s skills, vinayo ca susikkhito With discipline, highlỳ trained, Subhāsitā ca yā vācā And speech that is true and pleasant to hear. etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. These are the highest blessings.

Mātā pitu upaṭṭhānaṃ “Providing for mother and father’s support putta dārassa saṅgaho And cherishing family, Anākūlā ca kammantā And ways of work that harm no being. etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. These are the highest blessings.

Dānaṃ ca dhammacariyā ca “Generosity and a righteous life, ñātakānañca saṅgaho Offering help to relatives and kin, Anavajjāni kammāni And acting in ways that leave no blame. etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. These are the highest blessings.

Ārati virati pāpā “Steadfast in restraint, and shunning evil ways, majjapānā ca saññamo Avoiding intoxicants that dùll the mind, Appamādo ca dhammesū And heedfulness in all things that arise. etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. These are the highest blessings.

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Maņgala Sutta Discourse on Blessings cont

Gāravo ca nivāto ca “Respectfulness and of humble ways, santuṭṭhī ca kataññutā Contentment and gratitude, Kālena dhammasavaṇaṃ And hearing the Dhamma frequentlỳ taught. etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. These are the highest blessings.

Khantī ca sovacassatā “Patience and willingness to accept one’s faults, samaṇānañca dassanaṃ Seeing venerated seekers of the truth, Kālena dhamma sākacchā And sharing often the words of Dhamma. etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. These are the highest blessings.

Tapo ca brahmacariyañca “The Holy Life lived with ardent effort, ariya saccāna dassanaṃ Seeing for oneself the Noble Truths Nibbāṇa sacchikiriyā ca And the realization of Nibbȴna. etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. These are the highest blessings.

Puṭṭhassa lokadhammehi “Although involved in worldly tasks, cittaṃ yassa na kampati Unshaken the mind remains Asokaṃ virajaṃ khemaṃ And beyond all sorrow, spotless, secure. etaṃ maṅgalamuttamaṃ. These are the highest blessings.

Etādisāni katvāna “They who live by following this path sabbattha maparājitā Know victory wherever they go, Sabbattha sotthiṃ gacchanti And every place for them is safe. taṃ tesaṃ maṅgalamuttamanti. These are the highest blessings.”

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Aggasāvikā Bhikkhunī 13 Foremost Arahant Bhikkhunis Rattaññūnaṃ bhikkhunīnaṃ Among bhikkhunis of long standing is Gotamī, Gotamī jinamātuchā [maternal] aunt of the Buddha. Ṭhapitā aggaṭṭhānamhi Attained to the supreme state, sadā sotthiṁ karotu no may the power of her [qualities] be a blessing to us.

Mahā paññānam-aggaṭṭhā As foremost in great wisdom, Khemātherī ti pākaṭā Khemā Therī is renowned. Sāvikā Buddhaseṭṭhassa Disciple of the [excellent] Buddha, sadā sotthiṃ karotu no may the power of her [qualities] be a blessing to us

Therī Uppalavaṇṇā ca Uppalavaṇṇā Therī is the highest of those iddhimantīnam-uttamā with psychic powers. Sāvikā Buddhaseṭṭhassa Disciple of the [excellent] Buddha, sadā sotthiṃ karotu no may the power of her [qualities] be a blessing to us

Vinayaddhārīnam-aggā As the foremost among vinaya experts, Paṭācārā-ti vissutā Paṭācārā is famous. Ṭhapitā aggaṭṭhānamhi Attained to the supreme state, sadā sotthiṃ karotu no may the power of her [qualities]be a blessing to us.

Dhammakkathikānaṃ pavarā As the most excellent of Dhamma teachers, Dhammadinnā-ti nāmikā Dhammadinnā is named. Ṭhapitā aggaṭṭhānamhi sadā Attained to the supreme state, sotthiṃ karotu no may the power of her [qualities] be a blessing to us

Jhāyikānaṃ bhikkhunīnaṃ Among nuns who cultivate meditation, Nandā Therī ti nāma sā Nandā Therī is named. Aggaṭṭhānāthitā āhu Established in the supreme state, sadā sotthiṃ karotu no may the power of her [qualities] be a blessing to us.

Āraddhaviriyānaṃ aggā As the foremost of energetic ones, Soṇā Therī ti nāmikā Soṇā Therī is named. Ṭhapitā tattha ṭhānamhi Established in that state, sadā sotthiṃ karotu no may the power of her [qualitie]s be a blessing to us.

Dibbacakkūkam-aggā As the foremost of those with the divine eye, Sakulā iti vissutā Sakulā is famous. Visuddhanayanā sā pi With seeing well purified, sadā sotthiṃ karotu no may the power of her [qualities] be a blessing to us.

Kuṇḍalakesī Bhikkhunī Kuṇḍalakesī Bhikkhunī is khippābhiññānam-uttamā the most excellent of those with quick intuition. Ṭhapitā yeva ṭhānamhi Established in this very state, sadā sotthiṃ karotu no may the power of her [qualities] be a blessing to us.

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Aggasāvikā Bhikkhunī 13 Foremost Arahant Bhikkhunis

Therī Bhaddā Kapilānī Bhaddā Kapilānī is the foremost pubbajātīnam-anussarī of those remembering previous births. Tāsaṃ yeva bhikkhunīnaṃ Fearless Bhikkhuni sadā sotthiṃ karotu no May the power of her [qualities] be a blessing to us.

Therī tu Bhaddā Kaccānā Bhaddā Kaccānā Therī is the greatest mahābhiññānam-uttamā of those with higher knowledges. Jinena sukhadukkhaṃ sā Having conquered pleasure and pain, sadā sotthiṃ karotu no may the power of her [qualities] be a blessing to us.

Lūkhacīvaradhārīnaṃ Kisā Gotamī is the foremost aggā Kisā pi Gotamī of those wearing coarse robes. Ṭhapitā aggaṭṭhānamhi Attained to the supreme state, sadā sotthiṃ karotu no May the power of her [qualities] be a blessing to us.

Sigālamātā Bhikkhunī Sigālamātā Bhikkhunī saddhādhimuttānam-uttamā is the highest of those resolved on faith. Karotu no mahāsantiṃ May the power of her qualities always bestow great ārogyañ-ca sukhaṃ sadā peace, health, and happiness on us.

Aññā bhikkhuniyo May these and all the other sabbā nānāguṇadharā bahū qualities of the bhikkhunis Pālentu no sabbabhayā protect and guard us, sokarogādisambhavā Dispel all fear, sorrow, and illness.

Sotapannādayo sekkhā s Those who are stream-enterers and all others in Addhāpaññāsīlādikā training, endowed with faith, wisdom, and virtue, Bhāgaso kilesadahanā With impurities partially burnt away, may the power sadā sotthiṃ karotu no. of their qualities always be a blessing to us.

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Ratana Suta The Jewel Discourse Yānīdha bhūtāni samāgatāni Whatever beings are here assembled, Bhummāni vā yāniva antalikkhe Whether terrestrial or celestial, Sabbēva bhūtā sumanā bhavantu May all these beings be happy, Athōpi sakkacca suṇantu bhāsitaṃ. And listen closely to my words.

Tasmā hi bhūtā nisāmētha sabbe Pay attention, all you beings, Mettaṃ karōtha mānusiyā pajāya, Show kindness to the humans. Divā ca rattō ca haranti yē baliṃ Day and night they bring you offerings; Tasmā hi ne rakkhatha appamattā. Therefore guard them diligently.

Yaṃ kiñci vittaṃ idha vā huraṃ vā Whatever treasure is here or beyond, Saggēsu vā yaṃ ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ Or precious jewel in the heavens Na no samaṃ atthi Tathāgatēna. None is equal to the Perfect One. Idampi Buddhe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, In the Buddha is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu. By this truth may there be well-being.

Khayaṃ virāgaṃ amataṃ paṇītaṃ The calm Sakyan sage found cessation, Yadajjhagā Sakyamunī samāhito, Dispassion, the deathless, the sublime Na tēna Dhammēna samatthi kiñci. There is nothing equal to that state. Idampi Dhamme ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, In the Dhamma is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu. By this truth may there be well-being.

Yaṃ Buddha seṭṭho parivaṇṇayī suciṃ That purity praised by the supreme Buddha, Samādhimānantarikaññamāhu, Called concentration with immediate result Samādhinā tēna samo na vijjati. That concentration has no equal. Idampi Dhamme ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, In the Dhamma is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu. By this truth may there be well-being.

Yē puggalā aṭṭha sataṃ pasatthā The eight persons, praised by the good Cattāri ētāni yugāni honti, These four pairs are the gift-worthy Tē dakkhiṇeyyā sugatassa sāvakā, Disciples of the Well-Gone One. Ãtēsu dinnāni mahapphalāni. Gifts to them yield abundant fruit. Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, In the Sangha is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu. By this truth may there be well-being.

Yē suppayuttā manasā daḷhena With mind well established, Nikkāmino Gotamasāsanamhi Free from sense pleasures, firm in Gotama’s teaching, Tē pattipattā amataṃ vigayha On attaining their goal they plunge into the deathless, Laddhā mudhā nibbutiṃ bhuñjamānā. Freely enjoying the perfect peace they’ve gained. Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, In the Sangha is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu. By this truth may there be well-being.

Yathinda khīlo paṭhaviṃ sito siyā As a post firmly grounded in the earth Catubbhi vātebhi asampakampiyo Cannot be shaken by the four winds, Tathūpamaṃ sappurisaṃ vadāmi So is the superior person, I say, Yo ariya saccāni avecca passati. Who definitely sees the Noble Truths. Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ In the Sangha is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu. By this truth may there be well-being.

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Ratana Suta The Jewel Discourse cont

Yē ariya saccāni vibhāvayanti Those who comprehend the Noble Truths Gambhīra paññēna sudēsitāni Well taught by him of deep wisdom, Kiñcāpi tē honti bhusappamattā Even if they were slightly negligent Na tē bhavaṃ aṭṭhamaṃ ādiyanti. Would not take an eighth existence. Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ In the Sangha is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu. By this truth may there be well-being.

Sahāvassa dassana sampadāya For one who has attained to vision, Tayassu dhammā jahitā bhavanti Three states are at once abandoned: Sakkāya diṭṭhi vicikicchitañ ca View of self, doubt, and clinging Sīlabbataṃ vāpi yadatthi kiñci, To needless rules and rituals. Catūhapāyehi ca vippamutto Freed from the four states of misery, Cha cābhiṭhānāni abhabbo kātuṃ. He cannot do six kinds of evil deeds. Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, In the Sangha is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu. By this truth may there be well-being.

Kiñcāpi so kammaṃ karōti pāpakaṃ Though one might do some evil deed Kāyēna vācā uda cētasā vā By body, speech, or mind, Abhabbo so tassa paṭicchādāya, He cannot hide it; such is impossible Abhabbatā diṭṭhapadassa vuttā. For one who has seen the path. Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ, In the Sangha is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu. By this truth may there be well-being.

Vanappagumbe yathā phussitagge Like woodland groves in blossom Gimhānamāse paṭhamasmiṃ gimhe In the first heat of summer, Tathūpamaṃ Dhammavaraṃ adēsayi So is the most excellent Dhamma that he taught, Nibbānagāmiṃ paramaṃ hitāya Leading to Nibbana, the highest good. Idam pi Buddhe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ In the Buddha is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu By this truth may there be well-being.

Varo varaññū The best one, beyond compare, varado varāharo knower, giver and bringer of the best, Anuttaro Dhammavaraṃ adēsayi Taught the most excellent Dhamma. Idampi Buddhe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ In the Buddha is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu By this truth may there be well-being.

Khīṇaṃ purāṇaṃ navaṃ natthi sambhavaṃ Their past is extinct with no new arising, Virattacittā āyatike bhavasmiṃ Their minds not drawn to future birth. Tē khīṇabījā avirūlhicchandā Their old seeds destroyed, their desires no more growing, Nibbanti dhīrā yathā yaṃpadīpo The wise go out just like this lamp. Idampi Saṅghe ratanaṃ paṇītaṃ In the Sangha is this precious jewel. Etēna saccēna suvatthi hōtu By this truth may there be well-being.

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Ratana Suta The Jewel Discourse cont

Yānīdha bhūtāni samāgatāni Whatever beings are here assembled, Bhummāni vā yāniva antalikkhe Whether terrestrial or celestial, Tathāgataṃ dēva manussa pūjitaṃ Gods and humans revere the Perfect One. Buddhaṃ namassāma suvatthi hōtu Let us bow to the Buddha, may there be well-being.

Yānīdha bhūtāni samāgatāni Whatever beings are here assembled, Bhummāni vā yāniva antalikkhe Whether terrestrial or celestial, Tathāgataṃ dēvamanussa pūjitaṃ Gods and humans revere the Perfect One. Dhammaṃ namassāma suvatthi hōtu Let us bow to the Dhamma, may there be wellbeing

Yānīdha bhūtāni samāgatāni Whatever beings are here assembled, Bhummāni vā yāniva antalikkhe, Whether terrestrial or celestial, Tathāgataṃ dēvamanussa pūjitaṃ Gods and humans revere the Perfect One. Saṅghaṃ namassāma suvatthi hōtu Let us bow to the Sangha, may there be well-being.

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Atthavīsati Paritta Protective Chant Of 28 Buddhas (Solo Introduction:) (Solo Introduction:) Appasannehi nāthassa We will now recite the discourse sāsane sādhusammate given by the Great Hero (the Buddha) Amanussehi caņdehi sadā kibbisakāribhi As a protection for virtue-loving human beings

Parisānañca-tassannam-ahiṃsāya ca guttiyā, Against harm from all evil-doing, malevolent Yandesesi mahāvīro parittantam bhaņāma se. nonhumans Namo me sabbabuddhānaṃ, who are displeased with the Buddha’s Teachings. uppannānaṃ Mahesinaṃ, Homage to all Buddhas, Tanhankaro mahāvīro the mighty who have arisen: Mēdhankaro mahāyaso Tanhankara, the great hero Saranankaro lokahito Medhankara, of great honour; Dīpankaro jutindharo Saranankara, abode of love Dīpankara, the lustrous light. Kondañño janapāmokkho Mangalo purisāsabho Kondañña, the people's lord Sumano Sumano dhīro Mangala, the Man Supreme; Rēvato rati vaddhano. Sumana, the good-hearted sage Revata, who enhanced joy. Sōbhito gunasampanno Anōmadassī januttamo Sobhita, with virtue crowned Padumo lōka pajjōto Anomadassī, chief of men; Nārado vara sārathī. Paduma, a guiding lamp to all worlds Nârada, the charioteer unsurpassed. Padumuttaro sattasāro Sumēdho agga puggalo Pudamuttara, peerless being Sujāto sabba lōkaggo Sumedha, the paramount; Piyadassī narāsabho. Sujâta, chief of all the worlds Piyadassī, mankind's lord. Atthadassī kāruniko Dhammadassī tamōnudo Atthadassī, compassion-grained Siddhattho asamo lōke Dhammadassī, who dispelled gloom; Tisso varada samvaro. Siddhattha, matchless in the world Tissa, restrained giver of the best. Phusso varada sambuddho Vipassī ca anūpamo Phussa, all-seeing donor of the goal Vipassī, the unrivalled one; Sikhī sabba hito satthā Sikhī, leader of boundless love Vessabhū sukhadāyako. Vessabhū, dispenser of bliss.

Kakusandho satthavāho Kakusandha, caravan-guide of sentient beings Kōnāgamano ranañjaho Konâgamana, done with strife; Kassapo sirisampanno Kassapa, of perfect radiance Gōtamo sakya pungavo. Gotama, the sakya's glory.

Ete caññe ca sambuddhā These and all self-enlightened Buddhas anekasatakoṭayo are also peerless ones,

Atthavīsati Paritta Protective Chant Of 28 Buddhas cont

Sabbe Buddhā asamasamā, All the Buddhas together, sabbe Buddhā mahiddhikā all of mighty power

Sabbe dasabalūpetā All endowed with the Ten Powers, vesārajjehupāgatā attained to highest knowledge, Sabbe te paṭijānanti All of these are accorded āsabhaņṭhānamuttamaṃ the supreme place of leadership.

Sīhanādaṃ nadantete They roar the lion’s roar parisāsu visāradā with confidence among their followers, Brahmacakkaṃ pavattenti They observe with the divine eye, loke appaṭivattiyaṃ unhindered, all the world. Upetā Buddhadhammehi The leaders endowed with the aṭṭhārasahi nāyakā eighteen kinds of Buddha-Dhamma,

Dvattiṃsa-lakkhaņūpetā- The thirty-two major and sītyānubyañjanādharā eighty minor marks of a great being, Byāmappabhāya suppabhā Shining with fathom-wide haloes, sabbe te muņikuñjarā all these elephant-like sages,

Buddhā sabbaññuno ete All these omniscient Buddhas, sabbe khīņāsavā jinā conquerors free of corruption, Mahappabhā mahātejā Of mighty brilliance, mighty power, mahāpaññā mahabbalā of mighty wisdom, mighty strength,

Mahākāruņikā dhīrā Of mighty compassion and wisdom, sabbesānaṃ sukhāvahā bearing bliss to all, Dīpā nāthā patiṭṭhā ca Islands, guardians and supports, tāņā leņā ca pāņinaṃ shelters and caves for all beings,

Gatī bandhū Resorts, kinsmen and comforters, mahassāsā saraņā ca hitesino benevolent givers of refuge, Sadevakassa lokassa These are all the final resting place sabbe ete parāyanā for the world with its deities.

Tēsam saccēne sīlēna By the power of their Truthfulness and Virtues Khanti metta balēna ca Patience Loving-Kindness and strength Tēpi tvam anurakkhantu May it be a shield around you, Ārogyēna sukhēna ca May health and happiness be yours!

Attha vīsatime Buddhā These twenty-eight Buddhas Pāretvā dasa pāramī having fulfilled the Ten Perfections, Jetvā mārāri sangāmam defeated the hosts of the Evil One, Buddhattam samupāgamum And attained Enlightenment. Ētēna sacca vajjēna By the power of this truth, Hōtu tē jayamangalam May joyous victory be yours!

Maha Jaya Mangalam Great Fortunate Victory Mahākāruṇiko nātho For the welfare of all living beings Hitāya sabbapāṇinaṃ, The great compassionate protector Pūretvā pāramī sabbā Fulfilled all the perfections, Patto sambōdhimuttamaṃ And attained supreme enlightenment. Ãtēna sacca vajjēna By the power of this truth Hōtu tē jayamangala§ May joyous victory be ours.

Jayanto bōdhiyā mūle Victorious beneath the Bodhi tree Sakyānaṃ nandi vaḍḍhano. He brought delight to the Sakya clan. Ãvaṃ mayhaṃ jayo hōtu May we too triumph in such a way, Jayassu jaya maṅgalaṃ. May we achieve joyous victory.

Sakkatvā Buddha ratanaṃ I revere the jewel of the Buddha, Ōsadhaṃ uttamaṃ varaṃ The highest and most excellent balm, Hitaṃ dēva manussānaṃ. Beneficial to gods and human beings. Buddha tējēna sotthinā By the power of the Buddha Nassantu paddavā sabbe May all misfortune be destroyed, Dukkhā vūpasamentu te May all suffering cease for us.

Sakkatvā Dhamma ratanaṃ I revere the jewel of the Dhamma, Ōsadhaṃ uttamaṃ varaṃ The highest and most excellent balm, Pariḷāhūpasamanaṃ. Cooling down the fever of defilements. Dhamma tējēna sotthinā By the power of the Dhamma Nassantu paddavā sabbe May all misfortune be destroyed, Bhayā vūpasamentu te May all fears cease for us.

Sakkatvā Saṅgha ratanaṃ I revere the jewel of the Sangha, Ōsadhaṃ uttamaṃ varaṃ The highest and most excellent balm, Āhuneyyaṃ pāhuneyyaṃ Worthy of offerings and hospitality. Saṅgha tējēna sotthinā By the power of the Sangha Nassantu paddavā sabbe May all misfortune be destroyed, Rōgā vūpasamentu te May all illness cease for us.

Yaṅkiñci ratanaṃ lōke Whatever jewels may exist in the world, Vijjati vividhā puthū Numerous and diversified, Ratanaṃ Buddha samaṃ natthi There is no jewel equal to the Buddha; Tasmā sotthi bhavantu te By this truth may we be secure.

Yaṅkiñci ratanaṃ lōke Whatever jewels may exist in the world, Vijjati vividhā puthū Numerous and diversified, Ratanaṃ Dhamma samaṃ natthi There is no jewel equal to the Dhamma; Tasmā sotthi bhavantu te By this truth may we be secure.

Maha Jaya Mangalam Great Fortunate Victory cont

Yaṅkiñci ratanaṃ lōke Whatever jewels may exist in the world, Vijjati vividhā puthū Numerous and diversified, Ratanaṃ Saṅgha samaṃ natthi There is no jewel equal to the Sangha; Tasmā sotthi bhavantu te By this truth may we be secure.

Natthi me saraṇaṃ aññaṃ For me there is no other refuge, Buddho me saraṇaṃ varaṃ The Buddha is my matchless refuge; Ētēna saccavajjēna By the power of this truth, Hōtu te jaya maṅgalaṃ May joyous victory be ours.

Natthi me saraṇaṃ aññaṃ For me there is no other refuge, Dhammo me saraṇaṃ varaṃ, The Dhamma is my matchless refuge; Ētēna saccavajjēna By the power of this truth, Hōtu te jaya maṅgalaṃ May joyous victory be ours.

Natthi me saraṇaṃ aññaṃ For me there is no other refuge, Saṅgho me saraṇaṃ varaṃ, The Sangha is my matchless refuge; Ētēna saccavajjēna By the power of this truth, Hōtu tē jaya maṅgalaṃ. May joyous victory be ours.

Mangala Blessings Sabba-roga-vinimutto Released from all illness, sabba-santāpa-vajjito safe from all torments, Sabba-veramatik-kanto Having transcended hatred, nibbuto ca tuvaṃ bhava may you gain cessation.

Sabbītiyo vivajjantu May all distress be avoided Sabba rōgo vinassatu may all disease be destroyed Mā tē bhavatvantarāyo may long life lie before us Sukhī dīghāyuko bhava May these good deeds bring us joy strength and beauty. Bhavatu sabba maṅgalaṃ Rakkhantu sabba dēvatā May you have every good blessing Sabba Buddhānubhāvēna May all the devas protect you. Sadā sotthi bhavantu te By the protective power of all The Buddhas may you ever be well. Bhavatu sabba maṅgalaṃ Rakkhantu sabba dēvatā May you have every good blessing Sabba Dhammānubhāvēna May all the devas protect us. Sadā sotthi bhavantu te By the protective power of all The Dhammas may you ever be well. Bhavatu sabba maṅgalaṃ Rakkhantu sabba dēvatā May you have every good blessing Sabba Saṅghānubhāvena May all the devas protect us. Sadā sotthi bhavantu te By the protective power of all The Sanghas may you ever be well.

Araham Closing Homage (Ārahaṃ) The Noble, sammāsambuddho bhagavā the Perfectly Enlightened and Blessed One Buddhaṃ bhagavantaṃ abhivādemi I render homage to the Buddha, the Blessed One. (Bow) (Bow)

(Svākkhāto) The Teaching, bhagavatā dhammo so completely explained by him Dhammaṃ namassāmi I bow to the Dhamma. (Bow) (Bow)

(Supaṭìpanno) The Blessed One’s disciples, bhagavato sāvakasaṅgho who have practiced well Saṅghaṃ namāmi I bow to the Sangha. (Bow) (Bow)

Paritta Protection Nakkhatta yakkha bhūtānaṃ By the power of this Protection Pāpaggaha nivāraṇaṃ May you be free from all dangers Parittassānubhāvēna From bad planets, demons and spirits. Hantu tēsaṃ uppaddave [ x 3 ] May all of your troubles vanish. [ x 3 ]

Sabbe buddhā balappattā By the protective power of all the Buddhas, Paccēkānañ ca yaṃ balaṃ the strength of Pacceka Buddhas Arahantānañ ca tējēna and all bright shining Arahants Rakkhaṃ bandhāmi sabbaso [ x 3 ] You secure your protection in every way. [ x 3 ]

Rājatō vā May you be protected from kings, cōratō vā from thieves, manussatō vā from humans, amanussatō vā from non-humans, aggitō vā from fire, udakatō vā from water, pisācatō vā from evil spirits, khānukatō vā from spikes, kantakatō vā from thorns, nakkhattatō vā from bad stars, janapada rōgatō vā from epidemic diseases, asaddhammatō vā from injustice, asanditthitō vā from misconduct, asappurisatō vā from misbeliefs, canḍa hasthi from wicked people, assa miga from ferocious elephants, gōna horses, kukkura bulls, ahivicchika beasts, mani dogs, sappa serpents, dīpi scorpions, acca from blue snakes, taracca from black bears, sākara white bears, mahisa from boars, yakkha from wild buffaloes, rakkhasādīhi demons, nānā bhayatō vā from devils, nānā rōgatōvā from all kinds of menaces, nānā upaddavatō vā from various diseases, and ārakkhaṅ ganhantu. from various dangers.

Puñña Kammena Sharing Merit Patthana Aspiration Iminā puñña-kammena By the grace of this merit, Ma me bala samagamo May I never follow the foolish; Satam samagamo hotu But only the wise Ya va nibbanna pattiya Until I attain Nibbana.

Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā May all beings inhabiting space and earth Deva-nāgā mahiddhikā Devas and Nagas of mighty power Puññan-taṁ anumodantu Share in this merit and Cīraṁ rakkhantu sāsanaṁ Long protect the Buddha’s teachings

Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā May all beings inhabiting space and earth Deva-nāgā mahiddhikā Devas and Nagas of mighty power Puññan-taṁ anumodantu rejoice in this merit of ours and Cīraṁ rakkhantu desanam long protect the teaching of the Dhamma.

Ettavata ca amhehi May all beings share this merit Sambhataṃ puna sampadam Which we have gained Sabbe Deva anumodantu May the Devas rejoice in this merit Sabba sampatti siddhiya May they be enormously delighted

Ettavata ca amhehi May all beings share in this goodness Sambhataṃ punna-sampadam Which we have gained, sabbe bhuta anumodantu So that they may all experience sabba sampatti siddhiya. Happiness and increase.

Ettavata ca amhehi May all creatures share in this merit Sambhataṃ punna-sampadam Which we have gained, sabbe sattanumodantu So that they may all experience sabba sampatti siddhiya. Happiness and increase.

Idam me ñatinam hotu May I share with my relatives Sukhita hontu ñatayo [ x3 ] Happiness for all my relations [ x 3 ]

Sukhañca tividhaṁ dentu May they soon attain the threefold bliss and Khippaṁ pāpetha vomataṁ. realize the Deathless.

Tesottamānubhāvena Through the supreme power of all these, Mārokāsaṁ labhantu mā. May darkness and delusion be dispelled.

Maha Gata Special Chants Dhammacakkappavattanasutta Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma Ekaṃ samayaṃ bhagavā [Thus have I heard that the Blessed One] bārāṇasiyaṃ viharati isipatane migadāye. was staying at Baranasi, Tatra kho bhagavā pañcavaggiye bhikkhū residing in the deer park at Isipatana. āmantesi: There he spoke to the five bhikkhus thus:

“Dveme, bhikkhave, antā pabbajitena na These two extremes should not be followed sevitabbā. Katame dve? Yo cāyaṃ kāmesu by one who has gone forth: kāmasukhallikānuyogo hīno gammo pothujjaniko sensual indulgence which is low, anariyo anatthasaṃhito, yo cāyaṃ vulgar, ignoble and unprofitable; attakilamathānuyogo dukkho anariyo and self torture which is painful, ignoble and anatthasaṃhito. Ete kho, bhikkhave, ubho ante unprofitable. By avoiding these two extremes, the anupagamma majjhimā paṭipadā tathāgatena Tathagata has realized the Middle abhisambuddhā cakkhukaraṇī ñāṇakaraṇī Way which gives rise to vision and knowledge, which upasamāya abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya leads to calm, insight, enlightenment and to Nibbana. saṃvattati. And what is the Middle Way realized by the Tathagata Katamā ca sā, bhikkhave, majjhimā paṭipadā which gives rise to vision and tathāgatena abhisambuddhā cakkhukaraṇī knowledge which leads to calm, insight, ñāṇakaraṇī upasamāya abhiññāya enlightenment and to Nibbana? sambodhāya nibbānāya saṃvattati? It is just this Noble Eightfold Path; namely, Ayameva ariyo aṭṭhaṅgiko maggo, seyyathidaṃ— right view, right intention, right speech, right action, sammādiṭṭhi sammāsaṅkappo sammāvācā right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, sammākammanto sammāājīvo sammāvāyāmo right concentration. sammāsati sammāsamādhi. This is the Middle Way Ayaṃ kho sā, bhikkhave, majjhimā paṭipadā seen by the Tathagata which gives rise to vision and tathāgatena abhisambuddhā cakkhukaraṇī knowledge, which leads to calm, ñāṇakaraṇī upasamāya abhiññāya sambodhāya insight, enlightenment and to Nibbana. nibbānāya saṃvattati. This is the Noble Truth of Dukkha: Idaṃ kho pana, bhikkhave, dukkhaṃ birth is dukkha, aging is dukkha, and death is dukkha, ariyasaccaṃ—jātipi dukkhā, jarāpi dukkhā, sorrow, lamentation, pain, grief and despair are byādhipi dukkho, maraṇampi dukkhaṃ, appiyehi dukkha, association with the disliked is dukkha, sampayogo dukkho, piyehi vippayogo dukkho, separation from the liked is dukkha, not attaining one yampicchaṃ na labhati tampi dukkhaṃ— wishes is dukkha. In brief, the five focuses of the saṃkhittena pañcupādānakkhandhā dukkhā. grasping mind are dukkha.

Idaṃ kho pana, bhikkhave, dukkhasamudayaṃ This is the Noble Truth of the cause of dukkha: ariyasaccaṃ— craving leads to new birth and is yāyaṃ taṇhā ponobbhavikā nandirāgasahagatā bound up with pleasure and lust, tatratatrābhinandinī, seyyathidaṃ— ever seeking fresh delight, now here, now there; kāmataṇhā, bhavataṇhā, vibhavataṇhā. namely craving for sense pleasure, craving for existence, and craving for non-existence.

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Idaṃ kho pana, bhikkhave, dukkhanirodhaṃ This is the Noble Truth of the cessation of Dukkha: ariyasaccaṃ— the complete fading away and yo tassāyeva taṇhāya asesavirāganirodho cāgo cessation of craving, the giving up, abandonment, paṭinissaggo mutti anālayo. release and detachment from craving.

Idaṃ kho pana, bhikkhave, This is the Noble Truth of dukkhanirodhagāminī paṭipadā ariyasaccaṃ— the way leading to the cessation of dukkha: ayameva ariyo aṭṭhaṅgiko maggo, seyyathidaṃ— the Noble Eightfold Path; namely, sammādiṭṭhi sammāsaṅkappo sammāvācā right view, right intention, sammākammanto sammāājīvo sammāvāyāmo right speech, right action, right livelihood, sammāsati sammāsamādhi. right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration.

‘Idaṃ dukkhaṃ ariyasaccan’ti me, bhikkhave, Seeing the Noble Truth of dukkha, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṃ there arose in me vision and knowledge, udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā udapādi, insight, wisdom and light vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. concerning things unknown before.

‘Taṃ kho panidaṃ dukkhaṃ ariyasaccaṃ Seeing the Noble Truth of dukkha pariññeyyan’ti me, bhikkhave, is to be understood, Pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṃ there arose in me vision and knowledge, udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā udapādi, insight, wisdom and light vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. concerning things unknown before.

‘Taṃ kho panidaṃ dukkhaṃ ariyasaccaṃ Seeing the Noble Truth of dukkha pariññātan’ti me, bhikkhave, has been understood, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṃ there arose in me vision and knowledge, udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā udapādi, insight, wisdom and light vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. concerning things unknown before.

‘Idaṃ dukkhasamudayaṃ ariyasaccan’ti me, Seeing the Noble Truth of the cause of dukkha, bhikkhave, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu there arose in me vision and knowledge, cakkhuṃ udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, insight, wisdom and light paññā udapādi, vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. ‘ concerning things unknown before.

‘Taṃ kho panidaṃ dukkhasamudayaṃ Seeing the Noble Truth of the cause of dukkha ariyasaccaṃ pahātabban’ti me, bhikkhave, is to be abandoned, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṃ there arose in me vision and knowledge, udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā udapādi, insight, wisdom and light vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. concerning things unknown before.

‘Taṃ kho panidaṃ dukkhasamudayaṃ Seeing the Noble Truth of the cause of dukkha ariyasaccaṃ pahīnan’ti me, bhikkhave, has been abandoned, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṃ there arose in me vision and knowledge, udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā udapādi, insight, wisdom and light vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. concerning things unknown before.

Dhammacakkappavattanasutta Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma cont.

‘Idaṃ dukkhanirodhaṃ ariyasaccan’ti me, Seeing the Noble Truth of the cessation of dukkha, bhikkhave, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu there arose in me vision and knowledge, cakkhuṃ udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā insight, wisdom and light udapādi, vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. concerning things unknown before.

‘Taṃ kho panidaṃ dukkhanirodhaṃ ariyasaccaṃ Seeing the Noble Truth of the cessation of dukkha sacchikātabban’ti me, bhikkhave, is to be realized, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṃ there arose in me vision and knowledge, udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā udapādi, insight, wisdom and light vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. concerning things unknown before.

‘Taṃ kho panidaṃ dukkhanirodhaṃ ariyasaccaṃ Seeing the Noble Truth of the cessation of dukkha sacchikatan’ti me, bhikkhave, has been realized, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṃ there arose in me vision and knowledge, udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā udapādi, insight, wisdom and light vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. concerning things unknown before.

‘Idaṃ dukkhanirodhagāminī paṭipadā Seeing the Noble Truth of ariyasaccan’ti me, bhikkhave, the way leading to the cessation of dukkha, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṃ there arose in me vision and knowledge, udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā udapādi, insight, wisdom and light, vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. ‘ concerning things unknown before.

Taṃ kho panidaṃ dukkhanirodhagāminī Seeing the Noble Truth of paṭipadā ariyasaccaṃ the way leading to the cessation of dukkha bhāvetabban’ti me, bhikkhave, is to be developed, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṃ there arose in me vision and knowledge, udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā udapādi, insight, wisdom and light vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. concerning things unknown before.

‘Taṃ kho panidaṃ dukkhanirodhagāminī Seeing the Noble Truth of paṭipadā ariyasaccaṃ the way leading to the cessation of dukkha bhāvitan’ti me, bhikkhave, has been developed, pubbe ananussutesu dhammesu cakkhuṃ there arose in me vision and knowledge, udapādi, ñāṇaṃ udapādi, paññā udapādi, insight, wisdom and light vijjā udapādi, āloko udapādi. concerning things unknown before.

Yāvakīvañca me, bhikkhave, imesu catūsu So long as my knowledge and vision ariyasaccesu evaṃ tiparivaṭṭaṃ dvādasākāraṃ of these four Noble Truths, yathābhūtaṃ ñāṇadassanaṃ na suvisuddhaṃ in their three phases and twelve aspects, ahosi, neva tāvāhaṃ, bhikkhave, was not fully clear to me, sadevake loke samārake sabrahmake I did not claim to have awakened to this sassamaṇabrāhmaṇiyā pajāya incomparable, perfect enlightenment sadevamanussāya ‘anuttaraṃ in this world with its devas, demons, and kind spirits, sammāsambodhiṃ abhisambuddho’ti its seekers and sages, paccaññāsiṃ. celestial and human beings.

Dhammacakkappavattanasutta Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma cont.

Yato ca kho me, bhikkhave, But when my knowledge and vision of imesu catūsu ariyasaccesu these four Noble Truths evaṃ tiparivaṭṭaṃ dvādasākāraṃ in their three phases yathābhūtaṃ ñāṇadassanaṃ and twelve aspects, suvisuddhaṃ ahosi, became clear to me, athāhaṃ, bhikkhave, then I claimed to have awakened sadevake loke samārake sabrahmake to this incomparable, perfect enlightenment sassamaṇabrāhmaṇiyā pajāya in this world with its devas, sadevamanussāya ‘anuttaraṃ demons and kind spirits, sammāsambodhiṃ abhisambuddho’ti its seekers and sages, paccaññāsiṃ. celestial and human beings.

Ñāṇañca pana me dassanaṃ udapādi: Knowledge and vision arose in me: ‘akuppā me vimutti, “Unshakeable is my deliverance; ayamantimā jāti, this is my last birth; natthi dāni punabbhavo’”ti. there will be no more renewal of being.”

Idamavoca bhagavā. Thus spoke the Blessed One Attamanā pañcavaggiyā bhikkhū and glad at heart, the group of five bhikkhus bhagavato bhāsitaṃ abhinandunti. approved of his words.

Imasmiñca pana veyyākaraṇasmiṃ bhaññamāne While this discourse was being spoken, āyasmato koṇḍaññassa virajaṃ vītamalaṃ the spotless, immaculate vision of the dhammacakkhuṃ udapādi: “yaṃ kiñci Dhamma arose in the Venerable Kondanna. samudayadhammaṃ sabbaṃ taṃ Thus he knew: “Everything that has the nirodhadhamman”ti. nature to arise, has the nature to cease.”

Pavattite ca pana When the wheel of Dhamma bhagavatā dhammacakke had been set in motion by the Blessed One, bhummā devā saddamanussāvesuṃ: the earth-dwelling devas raised a cry: “etaṃ bhagavatā bārāṇasiyaṃ isipatane At Baranasi, in the deer park at Isipatana, migadāye anuttaraṃ dhammacakkaṃ pavattitaṃ The incomparable wheel of Dhamma appaṭivattiyaṃ has been set in motion by the Blessed One. samaṇena vā brāhmaṇena vā No seekers or sages, devena vā mārena vā brahmunā vā celestial or human beings kenaci vā lokasmin”ti. in this world or any other can stop it.

Bhummānaṃ devānaṃ saddaṃ sutvā Having heard what the earth-dwelling devas cātumahārājikā devā saddamanussāvesuṃ: proclaimed, the devas of the Four Great Kings raised a “etaṃ bhagavatā bārāṇasiyaṃ isipatane cry… migadāye anuttaraṃ dhammacakkaṃ pavattitaṃ, appaṭivattiyaṃ samaṇena vā Having heard what the devas of the Four Great Kings brāhmaṇena vā devena vā mārena vā brahmunā proclaimed, the devas of great merit raised a cry... vā kenaci vā lokasmin”ti.

Dhammacakkappavattanasutta Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma cont.

Cātumahārājikānaṃ devānaṃ saddaṃ sutvā Having heard what the devas of great merit proclaimed, the devas of destruction raised a cry… tāvatiṃsā devā … pe … Having heard what the devas of destruction yāmā devā … pe … proclaimed, the devas of delight raised a cry… tusitā devā … pe … Having heard what the devas of delight proclaimed, the devas of creation raised a cry… nimmānaratī devā … pe … Having heard what the devas of creation proclaimed, paranimmitavasavattī devā … pe … the devas of great power raised a cry… brahmakāyikā devā saddamanussāvesuṃ: Having heard what the devas of great power “etaṃ bhagavatā bārāṇasiyaṃ isipatane proclaimed, the devas of supreme being raised a cry: migadāye anuttaraṃ dhammacakkaṃ “The incomparable wheel of Dhamma has been set in pavattitaṃ appaṭivattiyaṃ motion by the Blessed One, at Baranasi, samaṇena vā brāhmaṇena vā in the deer park at Isipatana. devena vā mārena vā brahmunā vā No seekers or sages, kenaci vā lokasmin”ti. celestial or human beings Itiha tena khaṇena tena layena tena in this world or any other can stop it. muhuttena yāva brahmalokā saddo Thus, in a moment, in a flash, abbhuggacchi. the news spread into the highest realms.

Ayañca dasasahassilokadhātu saṅkampi This enormously vast universal system did shake, sampakampi sampavedhi, appamāṇo ca uḷāro tremble and quake as a boundless, obhāso loke pāturahosi atikkamma devānaṃ unsurpassed radiance, appeared on the Earth. devānubhāvanti. Then the Blessed One affirmed: Atha kho bhagavā imaṃ udānaṃ udānesi: Kondanna has understood. “aññāsi vata bho, koṇḍañño, aññāsi vata bho, Yes, Kondanna has understood. koṇḍañño”ti. Thus, Venerable Kondanna got the name “Annakondanna: Kondanna who Understands” Iti hidaṃ āyasmato koṇḍaññassa “aññāsikoṇḍañño” tveva nāmaṃ ahosīti. Thus ends the Discourse on Setting in Motion the Wheel of Dhamma. Paṭhamaṃ.

Pabbajita-abhiṇha sutta Ten Subjects for Frequent Reflection [Dasa ime dhammā] There are ten dhammas pabbājitena which should be reflected upon again and again ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbā by one who has gone forth. kātāme dasa What are these ten?

Vevaṇṇiyamhi “I am no longer living according to ajjhūpāgāto ti worldly aims and values.” pabbājitena This should be reflected upon again and again ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbaṃ by one who has gone forth.

Parapaṭibaddhā me jīvikā ti “My very life is sustained through the gifts of pabbājitena others.” This should be reflected upon ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbaṃ again and again by one who has gone forth.

Añño me ākappo kārāṇīyo ti “I should strive to abandon my former habits.” pabbājitena This should be reflected upon again and again ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbaṃ by one who has gone forth.

Kacci nù kho me attā sīlāto na ùpavadatī ti “Does regret over my conduct arise in my mind?” pabbājitena This should be reflected upon again and again ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbaṃ by one who has gone forth.

Kacci nù kho maṃ ānuvicca viññū “Could my spiritual companions sabrahmācārī sīlāto na ùpavadantī ti find fault with my conduct?” Pabbājitena This should be reflected upon again and again ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbaṃ by one who has gone forth.

Sābbehi me “All that is mine, piyehi mānāpehi beloved and pleasing, nānābhāvo will become otherwise, vinābhāvo ti will become separated from me.” pabbājitena This should be reflected upon again and again ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbaṃ by one who has gone forth.

(Men chant shaded text ) Kammassākāmhi (-komhi) “I am the owner of my kamma, kammādāyādā (-dāyādo) heir to my kamma, kammāyoni born of my kamma, kammābandhu related to my kamma, kamma-pāṭisāranā (-sārano) abide supported by my kamma; yaṃ kammaṃ kārissāmi whatever kamma I shall do, kalýāṇaṃ vā pāpākaṃ vā tassā dāyādā (dāyādo) for good or for ill, bhāvissāmī ti of that I will be the heir.” pabbājitena This should be reflected upon again and again ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbaṃ by one who has gone forth.

Kathambhūtassā me “The days and nights are relentlessly passing; rattindivā vītipātantī ti how well am I spending my time?” pabbājitena This should be reflected upon again and again ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbaṃ by one who has gone forth.

Kacci nù khohaṃ suññāgāre abhirāmāmī ti “Do I delight in solitude or not?” pabbājitena This should be reflected upon again and again ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbaṃ by one who has gone forth.

Atthi nù kho me uttari-mānussa-dhammā “Has my practice borne fruit with freedom or insight alamariyā-ñāṇa-dassana-viseso adhigāto sohaṃ so that at the end of my life I need not feel ashamed pacchime kāle sābrahmacārīhi puṭṭho na maṅku when questioned by my spiritual companions?” bhāvissāmī ti pabbājitena This should be reflected upon again and again ābhiṇhaṃ paccāvekkhitabbaṃ by one who has gone forth.

Ime kho dāsā dhammā pabbājitena ābhiṇhaṃ These are the ten dhammas to be reflected upon paccāvekkhitabbā ti again and again by one who has gone forth.

Taṅkhaṇika paccavekkhaṇa pāṭhaṃ Reflection on the Four Requisites [Paṭisaṅkhā] yoniso cīvaraṃ paṭisevāmi, Wisely reflecting, I use the robe: yāvadeva sītassa paṭighātāya, uṇhassa only to ward off cold, to ward off heat, paṭighātāya, ḍaṃsa-makasa-vātātapa-siriṃsapa- to ward off the touch of flies, mosquitoes, samphassānaṃ paṭighātāya, yāvadeva wind, burning and creeping things, hirikopina-paṭicchādanatthaṃ only for the sake of modesty.

Paṭisaṅkhā yoniso piṇḍapātaṃ paṭisevāmi, Wisely reflecting, I use almsfood: neva davāya, na madāya, na maṇḍanāya, not for fun, not for pleasure, na vibhūsanāya, yāvadeva imassa kāyassa ṭhitiyā, not for fattening, not for beautification, yāpanāya, vihiṃsūparatiyā, only for the maintenance and nourishment of this bramhacariyānuggahāya, body, iti purāṇañca vedanaṃ paṭihaṅkhāmi, for keeping it healthy, navañca vedanaṃ na uppādessāmi, for helping with the Holy Life; thinking thus, yātrā ca me bhavissati anavajjatā ca phāsuvihāro “I will allay hunger without overeating, so that I may cā ti continue to live blamelessly and at ease.”

Paṭisaṅkhā yoniso senāsanaṃ paṭisevāmi, Wisely reflecting, I use the lodging: yāvadeva sītassa paṭighātāya, only to ward off cold, to ward off heat, uṇhassa paṭighātāya, ḍaṃsa-makasa-vātātapa- to ward off the touch of flies, mosquitos, siriṃsapa-samphassānaṃ paṭighātāya, wind, burnìng and creeping things, yāvadeva utuparissaya vinodanaṃ only to remove the danger from weather, paṭisallānārāmatthaṃ and for living in seclusion.

Paṭisaṅkhā yoniso gìlāna-paccaya- Wisely reflecting, I use supports for the sick and bhesajja-parikkhāraṃ paṭisevāmi, medicinal requisites: yāvadeva uppannānaṃ veyyābādhìkānaṃ only to ward off painful feelings that have arìsen, vedanānaṃ paṭighātāya, abyāpajjha-paramatāyā ti for the maximum freedom from dìsease.