Pali Chanting in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition. Translation: The Three Refuges. I go to the Buddha as my refuge. I go to the Dhamma - The Teachings, as my Refuge. I go to the Sangha - The Community, as my Refuge. For the second time I go to the Buddha as my Refuge. For the third time I go to the Buddha as my Refuge.
Translation: The Five Precepts. I undertake to observe the precept to abstain from destroying 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 liquor causing intoxication and heedlessness. I undertake to observe the Five Precepts to the best of my ability.
Translation - Homage to the Buddha Thus indeed, is that Blessed One: He is the Holy One, fully enlightened, endowed with clear vision and virtuous conduct, sublime, the Knower of the worlds, the incomparable leader of men to be tamed, the teacher of gods and men, enlightened and blessed. Translation - Homage to the Teachings The Dhamma of the Blessed One is perfectly expounded; to be seen here and how; not delayed in time; inviting one to come and see; onward leading to Nibbana ; to be known by the wise, each for himself.
Sangha Vandana. Translation - Homage to the Disciples of the Buddha The Sangha of the Blessed One's disciples has entered on the good way; the Sangha of the Blessed One's disciples has entered on the straight way; the Sangha of the Blessed One's disciples has entered on the proper way, that is to say; the Four Pairs of Men, the Eight Types of Persons; the Sangha of the Blessed One's disciples is fit for gifts, fit for hospitality, fit for offerings, and fit for reverential salutation, as the incomparable field of merit for the world.
Maha-Mangala Sutta. Translation: Discourse on Blessings. Now when the night was far spent, a certain deity, whose surpassing splendour illuminated the entire Jeta Grove, came to the presence of the Exalted One, and, drawing near, respectfully saluted Him and stood at one side.
