Chanting the Homage, Refuges and Precepts (Java)

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Homage, Refuges, Precepts

The audio file accompanying this page contains these Pali chants which can be used at the beginning of each day or before your meditation session. They can inspire us to work with determination and to renew our commitment to practice the Five Precepts in our daily lives.

Homage to the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully-Enlightened One!
Homage to the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully-Enlightened One!
Homage to the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully-Enlightened One!

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

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 Sangha 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

I take the precept to abstain from destroying sentient beings
I take the precept to abstain from taking things not given
I take the precept to abstain from sexual misconduct
I take the precept to abstain from false speech
I take the precept to abstain from intoxicants

Well said! It is good! I agree!

Dhamma Essay:
The Balanced Way by Bhikkhu Bodhi