Sermon Details
These powerful daily chantings can be used for daily practice by all Buddhists to be in connection with their spiritual practice.
VANDANĀ – Homage
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā sambuddhassa
Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully Enlightened One!
Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully Enlightened One!
Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully Enlightened One!
TI-SARAṆA – Three Refuges
Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Dutiyampi buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Dutiyampi dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Dutiyampi saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Tatiyampi buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Tatiyampi dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
Tatiyampi saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi
I go to the Buddha as my refuge.
I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.
I go to the Sangha as my refuge.
For the second time, I go to the Buddha as my refuge.
For the second time, I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.
For the second time, I go to the Saṅgha as my refuge.
For the third time, I go to the Buddha as my refuge.
For the third time, I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.
For the third time, I go to the Sangha as my refuge.
PAÑCA SĪLA – Five Precepts
Pānātipātā veramaṇi sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi
Adinnādānā veramaṇi sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi
Kāmesu micchācārā veramaṇi sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi
Musāvādā veramaṇi sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi
Surā meraya majja pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇi sikkhā padaṃsamādiyāmi
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from killing living beings.
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from taking things not given.
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct.
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from false speech.
I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from distilled and fermented liquor (drinks and drugs) that causes intoxication or heedlessness.
BUDDHA VANDANĀ – Homage to the Buddha
Iti’pi so bhagavā, arahaṃ,
Sammā sambuddho,
Vijjā caraṇa sampanno,
Sugato, lokavidū,
Anuttaro purisa damma sārathī,
Satthā deva manussānaṃ,
Buddho, bhagavā’ti.
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.
DHAMMA VANDANĀ – Homage to the Dhamma
Svākkhāto bhagavatā dhammo
Sandiṭṭhiko akāliko
Ehi-passiko opanayiko
Paccattaṃ veditabbo viññūhi’ti.
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.
SAṄGHA VANDANĀ – Homage to the Saṅgha
Supaṭipanno bhagavato sāvaka saṅgho
Uju paṭipanno bhagavato sāvaka saṅgho
Ñāya paṭipanno bhagavato sāvaka saṅgho
Sāmīci paṭipanno bhagavato sāvaka saṅgho
Yadidaṃ cattāri purisa yugāni
Aṭṭha purisa puggalā
Esa bhagavato sāvaka saṅgho
Āhuneyyo pāhuneyyo
Dakkhiṇeyyo añjali karaṇīyo
Anuttaraṃ puññakkhettaṃ lokassā’ti.
Of good conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.
Of upright conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.
Of wise conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.
Of dutiful conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.
That is to say: the Four Pairs of Persons,
The Eight Kinds ofIndividuals,
This community (Saṅgha) of the Blessed One’s disciples
Is worthy of gifts, is worthy of hospitality,
Is worthy of offerings, is worthy of reverential salutation,
Is an incomparable field of merit for the world.
Saccakiriya – Asservation
Etena sacca vajjena sotthi me /te hotu sabbadā
Etena sacca vajjena sotthi me/te hotu sabbadā
Etena sacca vajjena sotthi me/te hotu sabbadā
By the power of this truth, may all good be with me / you forever!
By the power of this truth, may all good be with me / you forever!
By the power of this truth, may all good be with me / you forever!
Note: in the asservation the Pali word ‘me’ is used to bless oneself while ‘te’ is used to bless others.
CETIYA VANDANĀ – Salutation to the Shrine
Vandāmi cetiyaṃ sabbaṃ
Sabba ṭhāne supatiṭṭhitaṃ
Sārīrika dhātu mahā bodhiṃ
Buddha rūpaṃ sakalaṃ sadā
I salute every cetiya (pagoda),
that may stand in any place,
the bodily relics, the Great Bodhi,
and all images of the Buddha.
BODHI VANDANĀ – Salutation to the Bodhi Tree
Yassa mūle nisinno’va
Sabbāri vijayaṃ akā
Patto sabbaññutaṃ satthā
Vande taṃ bodhi-pādapaṃ
Seated at whose base,
the Teacher overcame all foes,
attaining Omniscience,
that very Bodhi tree do I venerate.
Ime ete mahā-bodhi
Lokanāthena pūjitā
Ahampi te namassāmi
Bodhi-rājā namatthu te
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!
DῙPA PŪJĀ – Offering of Light
Ghana sārappa dittena
Dīpena tamadhaṃsinā
Tilokadipaṃ sambuddhaṃ
Pūjayāmi tamonudaṃ
With lights brightly shining,
Abolishing this gloom,
I adore the Enlightened One,
Who dispels the darkness (of ignorance).
DHŪPA PŪJĀ – Offering of Incense
Sugandhikāya vadanaṃ
Ananta guṇa gandhinā
Sugandhinā’haṃ gandhena
Pujayāmi tathāgataṃ
With perfumed incense,
Made from fragrant substances,
I honor the Exalted One, worthy of respect,
Who dispels the darkness (of ignorance).
PUPPHA PŪJĀ – Offering of Flowers – 1
Vanna gandha gunopetaṃ
Etaṃ kusuma santatiṃ
Pūjāymi munindassa
Sirī pāda saroruhe
This mass of flowers
Fresh hued, fragrant and choice,
I offer at the sacred lotus
Like feet of the noble sage.
PUPPHA PŪJĀ – Offering of flowers – 2
Pūjemi Buddhaṃ kusumena nena
Puññena etena labhāmi mokkhaṃ
Pupphaṃ milāyāti yathā idaṃ me
Kāyo tathā yāti vināsa bhāvaṃ
I offer thee, Lord Buddha, with these flowers
May this virtue aid in my emancipation.
Our bodies undergo decay
Even as these flowers must fade.
UDAKA PŪJĀ – Offering of Water
Adhivāsetu no bhante
Pāniyaṃ parikappitaṃ
Anukampaṃ upādāya
Patiganhātu muttama
O Lord! The Blessed One,
May this water
Be kindly accepted by you,
Out of great compassion for us.
BHESAJJA PŪJĀ – Offering of Medicinal Drinks
Adhivāsetu no bhante
Gilāna paccayaṃ imaṃ
Anukampaṃ upādāya
Patiganhātu muttama
O Lord! The Blessed One,
Please accept these medicinal drinks
As an offering to thee,
Out of great compassion for us.
ĀHĀRA PŪJĀ – Offering of Food
Adhivāsetu no bhante
Bhojanaṃ parikappitaṃ
Anukampaṃ upādāya
Patiganhātu muttama
O Lord! The Blessed One,
May this food
Be kindly accepted by you,
Out of great compassion for us.
SABBA PŪJĀ – Offering of All the Offerings
Adhivāsetu no bhante
Sabbaṃ saddhāya pujitaṃ
Anukampaṃ upādāya
Patiganhātu muttama
O Lord! The Blessed One,
Please accept all these offerings
Piously offered to you,
Out of great compassion for us.
KHAMĀYĀCANĀ – Forgiveness of Shortcomings
Kāyena vācā cittena
Pamādena mayā kataṃ
Accayaṃ khama me bhante
Bhūri pañña tathāgata
If by deeds, speech or thought heedlessly,
I have done anything wrong,
forgive me O Master!
O Teacher, Most Wise!
Kāyena vācā cittena
Pamādena mayā kataṃ
Accayaṃ khama me dhamma
Sandiṭṭhika akālika
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!
Kāyena vācā cittena
Pamādena mayā kataṃ
Accayaṃ khama me saṅgha
Supaṭipanna anuttara
If by deeds, speech or thought heedlessly,
I have done anything wrong,
forgive me O Saṅgha!
Who is of good conduct, and incomparable.
ANUMODANĀ 1 – Transferring Merits to Devas and Other Beings
Ettāvatā ca amhehi
Sambhataṃ puñña sampadaṃ
Sabbe devā anumodantu
Sabba sampatti siddhiyā
May all the celestial beings share this merit,
which we have thus acquired!
May it contribute greatly to their happiness!
Ettavatā ca amhehi
Sambhataṃ puñña sampadaṃ
Sabbe bhūtā anumodantu
Sabba sampatti siddhiyā
May all the spirit beings share this merit,
which we have thus acquired!
May it contribute greatly to their happiness!
Ettavatā ca amhehi
Sambhataṃ puñña sampadaṃ
Sabbe sattā anumodantu
Sabba sampatti siddhiyā
May all the other beings share this merit,
which we have thus acquired!
May it contribute greatly to their happiness!
Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā
Devā nāgā mahiddhikā
Puññaṃ taṃ anumoditvā
Ciraṃ rakkhantu lokasasanaṃ
May all beings inhabiting space and earth,
Devas and Nāgās of mighty power,
share this merit and
may they long protect the dispensation!
Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā
Devā nāgā mahiddhikā
Puññaṃ taṃ anumoditvā
Ciraṃ rakkhantu dhamma desanaṃ
May all beings inhabiting space and earth,
Devas and Nagas of mighty power,
share this merit and
may they long protect the dispensation!
Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā
Devā nāgā mahiddhikā
Puññaṃ taṃ anumoditvā
Ciraṃ rakkhantu maṃ paraṃ/ tvaṃ sadā.
May all beings inhabiting space and earth,
Devas and Nagas of mighty power,
share this merit and
may they long protect the dispensation!
ANUMODANĀ 2 – Transferring Merits to the Departed Relatives
Idaṃ me ñātinaṃ hotu
Sukhitā hontu ñātayo!
Idaṃ me ñātinaṃ hotu
Sukhitā hontu ñātayo!!
Idaṃ me ñātinaṃ hotu
Sukhitā hontu ñātayo!!!
Let this (merit) accrue to our relatives,
and may they be well and happy!
Let this (merit) accrue to our relatives,
and may they be well and happy!
Let this (merit) accrue to our relatives,
and may they be well and happy!
SUHAMITTA PATTHANĀ – Aspiration for Spiritual Friends
Iminā puñña kammena
Mā me bāla samāgamo
Sataṃ samāgamo hotu
Yāva nibbāna pattiyā.
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.
NIBBĀNA PATTHANĀ – Aspiration for Nibbana
Idaṃ me puññaṃ
Āsavakkhayā vahaṃ hotu!
Idaṃ me puññaṃ
Āsavakkhayā vahaṃ hotu!!
Idaṃ me puññaṃ
Āsavakkhayā vahaṃ hotu!!!
sabba dukkhā pamuñcatu
sabba bhayā pamuñcatu
sabba rogā pamuñcatu
May this merit
lead me to the cessation of all defilements!
May this merit
lead me to the cessation of all defilements!
May this merit
lead me to the cessation of all defilements!
May you be delivered from all sufferings!
May you be delivered from all fears!
May you be delivered from all diseases!
Saccakiriya – Asservation:
Etena sacca vajjena sotthi me /te hotu sabbadā
Etena sacca vajjena sotthi me/te hotu sabbadā
Etena sacca vajjena sotthi me/te hotu sabbadā
By the power of this truth, may all good be with me / you forever!
By the power of this truth, may all good be with me / you forever!
By the power of this truth, may all good be with me / you forever!
Note: in the asservation the Pali word ‘me’ is used to bless oneself while ‘te’ is used to bless others.
Blessing
Sabbītiyo vivajjantu,
sabbarogo vinassatu,
mā te* bhavatvantarayo
sukhī dīghayukho bhava
May all misfortunes be avoided,
may all sickness be healed,
may there be no dangers to you,
may you live long and happily.
Bhavatu sabba maṅgalaṃ
rakkhantu sabba devatā
sabba Buddhānu bhāvena
sadā sotthi bhavantu te*
May all blessings be with you.
May all devas protect you.
By the power of all the Buddhas,
may you be well and happy.
Bhavatu sabba maṅgalaṃ
rakkhantu sabba devatā
sabba Dhammānu bhāvena
sadā sotthi bhavantu te*
May all blessings be with you.
May all devas protect you.
By the power of all the Dhamma,
may you be well and happy.
Bhavatu sabba maṅgalaṃ
rakkhantu sabba devatā
sabba Saṅghānu bhāvena
sadā sotthi bhavantu te*
May all blessings be with you.
May all devas protect you.
By the power of all the Sangha,
may you be well and happy.
Nakkhatta yakkha bhūtanaṃ
papaggaha nivaraṇaṃ
parittassānu bhāvena,
hantu tesaṃ upaddave
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.
Remember
- Prior to chanting please clean yourself
- Dress properly and cleanly
- No rush. Be physically & mentally prepared for this daily vandanā.
- Arrange a small Buddha altar at your home
- Offer the above mentioned offerings depending on the time (No solid food in the afternoon)
- Flowers, Incense, Water, Candle/Oil lamp can be offered any time.
- If you don’t have anything, offer a clean glass of water.
- Do a short meditation at the end. 5-10 minutes or more.