{"id":1617,"date":"2025-03-08T00:51:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T00:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/?p=1617"},"modified":"2025-03-08T00:51:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T00:51:40","slug":"buddha-vandana-pali-english-translation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dhammausa.org\/index.php\/2025\/03\/08\/buddha-vandana-pali-english-translation\/","title":{"rendered":"Buddha Vandan\u0101 &#8211; Pali &amp; English Translation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VANDAN\u0100 &#8211; Homage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samm\u0101 sambuddhassa<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samm\u0101 sambuddhassa<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samm\u0101 sambuddhassa<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully Enlightened One!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TI-SARA\u1e46A &#8211; Three Refuges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Dutiyampi buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Dutiyampi dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Dutiyampi sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Tatiyampi buddha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Tatiyampi dhamma\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Tatiyampi sa\u1e45gha\u1e43 sara\u1e47a\u1e43 gacch\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I go to the Buddha as my refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I go to the Sangha as my refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the second time, I go to the Buddha as my refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the second time, I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the second time, I go to the Sa\u1e45gha as my refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the third time, I go to the Buddha as my refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the third time, I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the third time, I go to the Sangha as my refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PA\u00d1CA S\u012aLA &#8211; Five Precepts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>P\u0101n\u0101tip\u0101t\u0101 verama\u1e47i sikkh\u0101 pada\u1e43 sam\u0101diy\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Adinn\u0101d\u0101n\u0101 verama\u1e47i sikkh\u0101 pada\u1e43 sam\u0101diy\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>K\u0101mesu micch\u0101c\u0101r\u0101 verama\u1e47i sikkh\u0101 pada\u1e43 sam\u0101diy\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Mus\u0101v\u0101d\u0101 verama\u1e47i sikkh\u0101 pada\u1e43 sam\u0101diy\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Sur\u0101 meraya majja pam\u0101da\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101n\u0101 verama\u1e47i sikkh\u0101 pada\u1e43<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>sam\u0101diy\u0101mi<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from killing living beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from taking things not given.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from sensual misconduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from false speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from distilled and fermented<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">liquor (drinks and drugs) that causes intoxication or heedlessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>BUDDHA VANDAN\u0100 &#8211; Homage to the Buddha<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Iti\u2019pi so bhagav\u0101, araha\u1e43,<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Samm\u0101 sambuddho,<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Vijj\u0101 cara\u1e47a sampanno,<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Sugato, lokavid\u016b,<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Anuttaro purisa damma s\u0101rath\u012b,<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Satth\u0101 deva manuss\u0101na\u1e43,<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Buddho, bhagav\u0101\u2019ti.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such indeed is the Blessed One, exalted, omniscient, endowed with knowledge and virtues. Well-gone, Knower of the worlds, an Incomparable Charioteer for the training of individuals, Teacher of gods and men, Enlightened and Holy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DHAMMA VANDAN\u0100 &#8211; Homage to the Dhamma<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Sv\u0101kkh\u0101to bhagavat\u0101 dhammo<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Sandi\u1e6d\u1e6dhiko ak\u0101liko<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Ehi-passiko opanayiko<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Paccatta\u1e43 veditabbo vi\u00f1\u00f1\u016bhi\u2019ti.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well expounded is the Dhamma by the Blessed One, visible here and now; not delayed in time, inviting one to come and see; onward leading to Nibbana, to be attained by the wise, each for himself.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SA\u1e44GHA VANDAN\u0100 &#8211; Homage to the Sa\u1e45gha<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Supa\u1e6dipanno bhagavato s\u0101vaka sa\u1e45gho<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Uju pa\u1e6dipanno bhagavato s\u0101vaka sa\u1e45gho<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>\u00d1\u0101ya pa\u1e6dipanno bhagavato s\u0101vaka sa\u1e45gho<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>S\u0101m\u012bci pa\u1e6dipanno bhagavato s\u0101vaka sa\u1e45gho<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Yadida\u1e43 catt\u0101ri purisa yug\u0101ni a\u1e6d\u1e6dha purisa puggal\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Esa bhagavato s\u0101vaka sa\u1e45gho<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>\u0100huneyyo p\u0101huneyyo<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>Dakkhi\u1e47eyyo a\u00f1jali kara\u1e47\u012byo<\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em>Anuttara\u1e43 pu\u00f1\u00f1akkhetta\u1e43 lokass\u0101\u2019ti.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of good conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of upright conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of wise conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of dutiful conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is to say: the Four Pairs of Persons, the Eight Kinds of<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individuals, this community (Sa\u1e45gha) of the Blessed One;s disciples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is worthy of gifts, is worthy of hospitality,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is worthy of offerings, is worthy of reverential salutation,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">is an incomparable field of merit for the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SACCAKIRIYA &#8211; Asservation:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Etena sacca vajjena sotthi <u>me \/te<\/u> hotu sabbad\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Etena sacca vajjena sotthi me\/te hotu sabbad\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Etena sacca vajjena sotthi me\/te hotu sabbad\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the power of this truth, may all good be with me \/ you forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the power of this truth, may all good be with me \/ you forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the power of this truth, may all good be with me \/ you forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: in the asservation the Pali word &#8216;me&#8217; is used to bless oneself while &#8216;te&#8217; is used to bless others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>CETIYA VANDAN\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Salutation to the Shrine<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Vand\u0101mi cetiya\u1e43 sabba\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sabba \u1e6dh\u0101ne supati\u1e6d\u1e6dhita\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>S\u0101r\u012brika dh\u0101tu mah\u0101 bodhi\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Buddha r\u016bpa\u1e43 sakala\u1e43 sad\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">I salute every cetiya (pagoda),<\/pre>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">that may stand in any place,<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">the bodily relics, the Great Bodhi,<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">and all images of the Buddha.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>BODHI VANDAN\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Salutation to the Bodhi Tree<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Yassa m\u016ble nisinno\u2019va &#8211; Sabb\u0101ri vijaya\u1e43 ak\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Patto sabba\u00f1\u00f1uta\u1e43 satth\u0101 &#8211; Vande ta\u1e43 bodhi-p\u0101dapa\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Seated at whose base, the Teacher overcame all foes,<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">attaining Omniscience, that very Bodhi tree do I venerate.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ime ete mah\u0101-bodhi &#8211; Lokan\u0101thena p\u016bjit\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ahampi te namass\u0101mi &#8211; Bodhi-r\u0101j\u0101 namatthu te<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This great tree of Enlightenment, reverenced by the Lord of the world, I too shall salute you! May there be homage to you, O royal Bodhi!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>D\u1fd9PA P\u016aJ\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Offering of Light<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ghana s\u0101rappa dittena \u2013 D\u012bpena tamadha\u1e43sin\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Tilokadipa\u1e43 sambuddha\u1e43 \u2013 p\u016bjay\u0101mi tamonuda\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With lights brightly shining, abolishing this gloom, I adore the Enlightened One, Who dispels the darkness (of ignorance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>DH\u016aPA P\u016aJ\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Offering of Incense<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sugandhik\u0101ya vadana\u1e43 \u2013 Ananta gu\u1e47a gandhin\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sugandhin\u0101\u2019ha\u1e43 gandhena &#8211; Pujay\u0101mi tath\u0101gata\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With perfumed incense, made from fragrant substances, I honor the Exalted One, worthy of respect, who dispels the darkness (of ignorance).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>PUPPHA P\u016aJ\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Offering of Flowers &#8211; 1<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Va\u1e47\u1e47a gandha gunopeta\u1e43 \u2013 Eta\u1e43 kusuma santati\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>P\u016bj\u0101ymi munindassa \u2013 Sir\u012b p\u0101da saroruhe<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This mass of flowers &#8211; fresh hued, fragrant and choice, I offer at the sacred lotus-like feet of the noble sage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>PUPPHA P\u016aJ\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Offering of flowers \u2013 2<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>P\u016bjemi Buddha\u1e43 kusumena nena<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pu\u00f1\u00f1ena etena labh\u0101mi mokkha\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Puppha\u1e43 mil\u0101y\u0101ti yath\u0101 ida\u1e43 me<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>K\u0101yo tath\u0101 y\u0101ti vin\u0101sa bh\u0101va\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I offer thee, Lord Buddha, these flowers &#8211; May this virtue aid in my emancipation. Our bodies undergo decay &#8211; Even as these flowers must fade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>UDAKA P\u016aJ\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Offering of Water<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Adhiv\u0101setu no bhante \u2013 P\u0101niya\u1e43 parikappita\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Anukampa\u1e43 up\u0101d\u0101ya \u2013 Patiganh\u0101tu muttama<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O Lord! The Blessed One, May this water be kindly accepted by you, Out of great compassion for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>BHESAJJA P\u016aJ\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Offering of Medicinal Drinks<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Adhiv\u0101setu no bhante \u2013 Gil\u0101na paccaya\u1e43 ima\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Anukampa\u1e43 up\u0101d\u0101ya \u2013 Patiganh\u0101tu muttama<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O Lord! The Blessed One, please accept these medicinal drinks as an offering to you, out of great compassion for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>\u0100H\u0100RA P\u016aJ\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Offering of Food<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Adhiv\u0101setu no bhante \u2013 Bhojana\u1e43 parikappita\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Anukampa\u1e43 up\u0101d\u0101ya \u2013 Patiganh\u0101tu muttama<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O Lord! The Blessed One, may this food be kindly accepted by you, out of great compassion for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>SABBA P\u016aJ\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Offering of All the Offerings<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Adhiv\u0101setu no bhante \u2013 Sabba\u1e43 saddh\u0101ya pujita\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Anukampa\u1e43 up\u0101d\u0101ya \u2013 Patiganh\u0101tu muttama<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O Lord! The Blessed One, please accept all these offerings piously offered to you, out of great compassion for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>KHAM\u0100Y\u0100CAN\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> &#8211; Forgiveness of Shortcomings<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>K\u0101yena v\u0101c\u0101 cittena &#8211; Pam\u0101dena may\u0101 kata\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Accaya\u1e43 khama me bhante \u2013 Bh\u016bri pa\u00f1\u00f1a tath\u0101gata<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If by deeds, speech or thought heedlessly, I have done anything wrong, forgive me O Master! &#8211; O Teacher, Most Wise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>K\u0101yena v\u0101c\u0101 cittena &#8211; Pam\u0101dena may\u0101 kata\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Accaya\u1e43 khama me dhamma \u2013 Sandi\u1e6d\u1e6dhika ak\u0101lika<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If by deeds, speech or thought heedlessly, I have done anything wrong, forgive me O Doctrine! of which the beneficial result would be visible here and now, and the beneficial effects would not be delayed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>K\u0101yena v\u0101c\u0101 cittena &#8211; Pam\u0101dena may\u0101 kata\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Accaya\u1e43 khama me sa\u1e45gha \u2013 Supa\u1e6dipanna anuttara<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If by deeds, speech or thought heedlessly, I have done anything wrong, forgive me O Sa\u1e45gha! Who is of good conduct, and incomparable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>ANUMODAN\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> 1 &#8211; Transferring Merits to Devas and Other Beings<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ett\u0101vat\u0101 ca amhehi \u2013 Sambhata\u1e43 pu\u00f1\u00f1a sampada\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sabbe dev\u0101 anumodantu \u2013 Sabba sampatti siddhiy\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all the celestial beings share this merit, which we have thus acquired! May it contribute greatly to their happiness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ettavat\u0101 ca amhehi \u2013 Sambhata\u1e43 pu\u00f1\u00f1a sampada\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sabbe bh\u016bt\u0101 anumodantu \u2013 Sabba sampatti siddhiy\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all the spirit beings share this merit, which we have thus acquired! May it contribute greatly to their happiness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ettavat\u0101 ca amhehi \u2013 Sambhata\u1e43 pu\u00f1\u00f1a sampada\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sabbe satt\u0101 anumodantu \u2013 Sabba sampatti siddhiy\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all the other beings share this merit, which we have thus acquired! May it contribute greatly to their happiness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u0100k\u0101sa\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101 ca bhumma\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Dev\u0101 n\u0101g\u0101 mahiddhik\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 ta\u1e43 anumoditv\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Cira\u1e43 rakkhantu Buddha-s\u0101sana\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and N\u0101gas of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect the Buddha-s\u0101sana (Order)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u0100k\u0101sa\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101 ca bhumma\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Dev\u0101 n\u0101g\u0101 mahiddhik\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 ta\u1e43 anumoditv\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Cira\u1e43 rakkhantu dhamma desana\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and N\u0101gas of mighty power, share this merit, and may they long protect the Dhamma!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u0100k\u0101sa\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101 ca bhumma\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Dev\u0101 n\u0101g\u0101 mahiddhik\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 ta\u1e43 anumoditv\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Cira\u1e43 rakkhantu ma\u1e43 para\u1e43\/ tva\u1e43 sad\u0101.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and N\u0101gas of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect me\/you forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>ANUMODAN\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> 2 &#8211; Transferring Merits to the Departed Relatives<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me \u00f1\u0101tina\u1e43 hotu \u2013 Sukhit\u0101 hontu \u00f1\u0101tayo.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me \u00f1\u0101tina\u1e43 hotu \u2013 Sukhit\u0101 hontu \u00f1\u0101tayo.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me \u00f1\u0101tina\u1e43 hotu \u2013 Sukhit\u0101 hontu \u00f1\u0101tayo.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let this (merit) accrue to our relatives, and may they be well and happy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>SUHAMITTA PATTHAN\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> \u2013 Aspiration for Spiritual Friends<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Imin\u0101 pu\u00f1\u00f1a kammena \u2013 M\u0101 me b\u0101la sam\u0101gamo<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sata\u1e43 sam\u0101gamo hotu \u2013 Y\u0101va nibb\u0101na pattiy\u0101.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the grace of this merit that I have acquired, may I never follow the evil friends; But only the good and spiritual friends until I attain the final goal-Nibbana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>NIBB\u0100NA PATTHAN\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> \u2013 Aspiration for Nibbana<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 \u2013 \u0100savakkhay\u0101 vaha\u1e43 hotu.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 \u2013 \u0100savakkhay\u0101 vaha\u1e43 hotu.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 \u2013 \u0100savakkhay\u0101 vaha\u1e43 hotu.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May this merit lead me to the cessation of all defilements!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>sabba dukkh<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u0101 pamu\u00f1catu<\/em><\/strong><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>sabba bhay\u0101 pamu\u00f1catu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>sabba rog\u0101 pamu\u00f1catu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>May you be delivered from all sufferings!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>May you be delivered from all fears!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>May you be delivered from all diseases!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please Chant this prior to the chanting of the Protective Sutta or any other Sutta:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DEV\u0100RADHAN\u0100 &#8211; Invocation to the Devas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Samant\u0101 cakkav\u0101lesu &#8211; Atr\u0101gacchantu devat\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Saddhamma\u1e43 munir\u0101jassa &#8211; Sunantu saggamokkhada\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Parittassavanak\u0101lo aya\u1e43 bhadant\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Parittassavanak\u0101lo aya\u1e43 bhadant\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Parittassavanak\u0101lo aya\u1e43 bhadant\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the universe in their entirety, let the deities come here,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good doctrine of the king of sages which gives heaven and release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the time to listen to the protective discourses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the time to listen to the protective discourses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the time to listen to the protective discourses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please Chant this after the chanting of the Sutta:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Saccakiriya &#8211; Asservation:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Etena sacca vajjena sotthi <u>me \/te<\/u> hotu sabbad\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Etena sacca vajjena sotthi me\/te hotu sabbad\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Etena sacca vajjena sotthi me\/te hotu sabbad\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the power of this truth, may all good be with me \/ you forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the power of this truth, may all good be with me \/ you forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the power of this truth, may all good be with me \/ you forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: in the asservation the Pali word &#8216;me&#8217; is used to bless oneself while &#8216;te&#8217; is used to bless others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sabb\u012btiyo vivajjantu, sabbarogo vinassatu, m\u0101 te* bhavatvantarayo sukh\u012b d\u012bghayukho bhava<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all misfortunes be avoided, may all sickness be healed, may there be no dangers to you, may you live long and happily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Bhavatu sabba ma\u1e45gala\u1e43 &#8211; rakkhantu sabba devat\u0101 sabba Buddh\u0101nu bh\u0101vena &#8211; sad\u0101 sotthi bhavantu te*<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all blessings be with you. May all devas protect you. By the power of all the Buddhas, may you be well and happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Bhavatu sabba ma\u1e45gala\u1e43 &#8211; rakkhantu sabba devat\u0101 sabba Dhamm\u0101nu bh\u0101vena &#8211; sad\u0101 sotthi bhavantu te*<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all blessings be with you. May all devas protect you. By the power of all the Dhamma, may you be well and happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Bhavatu sabba ma\u1e45gala\u1e43 &#8211; rakkhantu sabba devat\u0101 sabba Sa\u1e45gh\u0101nu bh\u0101vena &#8211; sad\u0101 sotthi bhavantu te*<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all blessings be with you. May all devas protect you. By the power of all the Sangha, may you be well and happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Nakkhatta yakkha bh\u016btana\u1e43 papaggaha nivara\u1e47a parittass\u0101nu bh\u0101vena, hantu tesa\u1e43 upaddave<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the power of this protection, may you be free from all dangers arising from malign influences of the planets, demons and powerful spirits. May your misfortunes vanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u0100k\u0101sa\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101 ca bhumma\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Dev\u0101 n\u0101g\u0101 mahiddhik\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 ta\u1e43 anumoditv\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Cira\u1e43 rakkhantu lokasasana\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and N\u0101g\u0101s of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect the dispensation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u0100k\u0101sa\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101 ca bhumma\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Dev\u0101 n\u0101g\u0101 mahiddhik\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 ta\u1e43 anumoditv\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Cira\u1e43 rakkhantu dhamma desana\u1e43<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and Nagas of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect the dispensation!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u0100k\u0101sa\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101 ca bhumma\u1e6d\u1e6dh\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Dev\u0101 n\u0101g\u0101 mahiddhik\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 ta\u1e43 anumoditv\u0101<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Cira\u1e43 rakkhantu ma\u1e43 para\u1e43\/ tva\u1e43 sad\u0101.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and Nagas of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect the dispensation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ANUMODAN\u0100 2 &#8211; Transferring Merits to the Departed Relatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me \u00f1\u0101tina\u1e43 hotu \u2013 Sukhit\u0101 hontu \u00f1\u0101tayo.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me \u00f1\u0101tina\u1e43 hotu \u2013 Sukhit\u0101 hontu \u00f1\u0101tayo.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me \u00f1\u0101tina\u1e43 hotu \u2013 Sukhit\u0101 hontu \u00f1\u0101tayo.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let this (merit) accrue to our relatives, and may they be well and happy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>SUHAMITTA PATTHAN\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> \u2013 Aspiration for Spiritual Friends<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Imin\u0101 pu\u00f1\u00f1a kammena \u2013 M\u0101 me b\u0101la sam\u0101gamo<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sata\u1e43 sam\u0101gamo hotu \u2013 Y\u0101va nibb\u0101na pattiy\u0101.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the grace of this merit that I have acquired, May I never follow the evil friends; But only the good and spiritual friends until I attain the final goal-Nibbana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>NIBB\u0100NA PATTHAN\u0100<\/em><\/strong><strong> \u2013 Aspiration for Nibbana<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 \u2013 \u0100savakkhay\u0101 vaha\u1e43 hotu.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 \u2013 \u0100savakkhay\u0101 vaha\u1e43 hotu.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Ida\u1e43 me pu\u00f1\u00f1a\u1e43 \u2013 \u0100savakkhay\u0101 vaha\u1e43 hotu.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May this merit lead me to the cessation of all defilements!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>sabba dukkh<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>\u0101 pamu\u00f1catu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>sabba bhay\u0101 pamu\u00f1catu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>sabba rog\u0101 pamu\u00f1catu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>May you be delivered from all sufferings!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>May you be delivered from all fears!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>May you be delivered from all diseases!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>S\u0101dhu! S\u0101dhu!! S\u0101dhu!!!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Dr. Bhante Nivitigala Sumitta<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Abbot \u2013 Nevada Buddhist Vihara<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Founder &amp; CEO \u2013 Dhamma USA<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>VANDAN\u0100 &#8211; Homage Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully Enlightened One! TI-SARA\u1e46A &#8211; Three Refuges I go to the Buddha as my refuge. I go to the Dhamma as my refuge. I go to the Sangha as my refuge. 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