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Thursday, June 21, 2012

The Pali formula for taking refuge

Buddham saranam gacchami I go to the Buddha for refuge.  
Dhammam saranam gacchami I go to the Dhamma for refuge. 
Sangham saranam gacchami I go to the Sangha for refuge.
 Dutiyampi Buddham saranam gacchami For a second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.  
Dutiyampi Dhammam saranam gacchami For a second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge. Dutiyampi Sangham saranam gacchami For a second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.  
Tatiyampi Buddham saranam gacchami For a third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.  
Tatiyampi Dhammam saranam gacchami For a third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge. 
Tatiyampi Sangham saranam gacchami For a third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.

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