Chanting / Prayers

**Morning Prayers** This morning prayer routine takes only 3-5 minutes. It includes spreading loving-kindness to oneself and all living beings. It is suitable for everyone of all genders and ages and can be practiced daily. Daily recitation helps improve concentration and mindfulness throughout the day, brings auspiciousness to one's life, and ensures a smooth day. Before starting the morning prayers, begin by bowing 3 times, reflecting on the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha, then proceed in the following order: **Veneration to the Triple Gem** *Imina sakkarena buddhang abhipujayami* *Imina sakkarena dhammang abhipujayami* *Imina sakkarena sangkhang abhipujayami* **Homage to the Triple Gem** *Arahang samma sambuddho bhagava, buddhang bhagavantang abhivademi.* (Bow) *Svakkhato bhagavata dhammo, dhammang namassami.* (Bow) *Supatipanno bhagavato savakasangkho, sangkhang namami.* (Bow) **Requesting the Five Precepts** *Mayang bhante visung visung rakkhanatthaya tisaranena saha panca silani yacama* *Dutiyampi mayang bhante visung visung rakkhanatthaya tisaranena saha panca silani yacama* *Tatiyampi mayang bhante visung visung rakkhanatthaya tisaranena saha panca silani yacama* **Homage to the Buddha** *Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa* (3 times) **The Triple Refuge** *Buddhang saranang gacchami* *Dhammang saranang gacchami* *Sangkhang saranang gacchami* *Dutiyampi buddhang saranang gacchami* *Dutiyampi dhammang saranang gacchami* *Dutiyampi sangkhang saranang gacchami* *Tatiyampi buddhang saranang gacchami* *Tatiyampi dhammang saranang gacchami* *Tatiyampi sangkhang saranang gacchami* **Observing the Five Precepts** *Panatipata veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami* *Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami* *Kamesumicchacara veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami* *Musavada veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami* *Suramerayamajjapamadatthana veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami* **Asking for Forgiveness from the Triple Gem** *Sapphang aparadhang khamatha me bhante ukasa dvaratyena katang sapphang aparadhang khamatha me bhante ukasa khamami bhante* **Itipiso Chant** *Itipiso bhagava arahang samma sambuddho vijjacaranasampanno sugato lokavidu anuttaro purisadammasarathi sattha devamanussanang buddho bhagavati* *Svakkhato bhagavata dhammo sanditthiko akaliko ehipassiko opanayiko paccattang veditappho vinnuhi ti* *Supatipanno bhagavato savakasangkho ujupatipanno bhagavato savakasangkho nayapatipanno bhagavato savakasangkho yadidang cattari purisayugani atthapurisa pukkala esa bhagavato savakasangkho ahuneyyo pahuneyyo dakkhineyyo anjalikaraniyo anuttarang punnakkhettang lokassati* **Spreading Loving-Kindness to Oneself** *Ahang sukhito homi* *Ahang niddukkho homi* *Ahang avero homi* *Ahang abhyapajjho homi* *Ahang anigho homi* *Sukhi attanang pariharami* **Spreading Loving-Kindness to All Beings** *Sabbe satta* – May all beings who are fellow sufferers in birth, old age, sickness, and passing away altogether, *Avera hontu* – Be happy and free from enmity toward one another. *Abhyapajjha hontu* – Be happy and free from ill-will and harming one another. *Anigha hontu* – Be happy and free from physical and mental pain. *Sukhi attanang pariharantu* – May they be happy in body and mind, and maintain themselves free from all harm.

**Beginning Bedtime Prayers** Bow to the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha (3 times), then begin the chanting as follows: **Offering to the Buddha** *Imina sakkarena tang buddhang abhipujayami* *Imina sakkarena tang dhammang abhipujayami* *Imina sakkarena tang sangkhang abhipujayami* **Veneration to the Triple Gem** *Arahang samma sambuddho bhagava, buddhang bhagavantang abhivademi.* (Bow) *Svakkhato bhagavata dhammo, dhammang namassami.* (Bow) *Supatipanno bhagavato savakasangkho, sangkhang namami.* (Bow) **Namo: Homage to the Buddha** *Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa* (3 times) **Requesting the Five Precepts** *Mayang bhante visung visung rakkhanatthaya tisaranena saha panca silani yacama* *Dutiyampi mayang bhante visung visung rakkhanatthaya tisaranena saha panca silani yacama* *Tatiyampi mayang bhante visung visung rakkhanatthaya tisaranena saha panca silani yacama* **Taking the Triple Refuge** *Buddhang saranang gacchami* *Dhammang saranang gacchami* *Sangkhang saranang gacchami* *Dutiyampi buddhang saranang gacchami* *Dutiyampi dhammang saranang gacchami* *Dutiyampi sangkhang saranang gacchami* *Tatiyampi buddhang saranang gacchami* *Tatiyampi dhammang saranang gacchami* *Tatiyampi sangkhang saranang gacchami* **Taking the Five Precepts** 1. *Panatipata veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami* 2. *Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami* 3. *Kamesumicchacara veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami* 4. *Musavada veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami* 5. *Suramerayamajjapamadatthana veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami* **Vow to Observe the Five Precepts** I solemnly vow that from this moment forward, I will maintain the purity of the Five Precepts as before. **Five Precepts Bedtime Prayer** *Imani panca sikkhapadani samadiyami* (3 times) **Spreading Loving-Kindness to Oneself** Bow to the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha. *Ahang sukhito homi* – May I be happy. *Niddukkho homi* – May I be free from suffering. *Avero homi* – May I be free from enmity. *Abhyapajjho homi* – May I be free from all obstacles and dangers. *Anigho homi* – May I be free from physical and mental pain. *Sukhi attanang pariharami* – May I maintain myself in happiness, free from all harm. **Spreading Loving-Kindness to All Beings** *Sabbe satta* – May all beings who are fellow sufferers in birth, old age, sickness, and death, *Avera hontu* – Be happy and free from enmity toward one another. *Abhyapajjha hontu* – Be happy and free from harming one another. *Anigha hontu* – Be happy and free from physical and mental pain. *Sukhi attanang pariharantu* – Be happy in body and mind, and maintain themselves free from all harm. **Dedication of Merit** *Idang me matapitunang hotu sukhita hontu matapitaro* Translation: May this merit be dedicated to my parents; may my parents be happy. *Idang me yatinang hotu sukhita hontu yatayo* Translation: May this merit be dedicated to all my relatives; may all my relatives be happy. *Idang me gurupajjhayacariyadang hotu sukhita hontu gurupajjhayacariyada* Translation: May this merit be dedicated to my teachers and preceptors; may my teachers and preceptors be happy. *Idang sappha devatanang hotu sukhita hontu sapphe deva* Translation: May this merit be dedicated to all celestial beings; may all celestial beings be happy. *Idang sappha petanang hotu sukhita hontu sapphe peta* Translation: May this merit be dedicated to all hungry ghosts; may all hungry ghosts be happy. *Idang sappha verinang hotu sukhita hontu sapphe veri* Translation: May this merit be dedicated to all my karmic creditors; may all my karmic creditors be happy. *Idang sappha sattanang hotu sukhita hontu sapphe satta* Translation: May this merit be dedicated to all living beings; may all living beings be happy altogether. --- Chanting must be considered an easy task for everyone in this era. It is highly convenient for all genders and ages, and is no longer just for the elderly as was previously misunderstood. Various chants have been widely disseminated in many forms that we have become familiar with seeing and hearing. Today, chanting plays a larger role in life, with children and teenagers showing increased interest—ranging from standard bedtime prayers to the *Chinabanchorn* chant, the *Yod Phra Kan Phra Trai Pidok*, and many other verses. However, for those just beginning to chant who may not yet know that beyond gaining mindfulness and a peaceful heart, there are "Benefits of Chanting" or the results received from the practice.