Formalities

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*Sarana-Gamanam*

Buddham saranam gacchami
Dhammam saranam gacchami
Sangham saranam gacchami

*Taking Refuge*

I take refuge in the Buddha;
I take refuge in the Dhamma;
I take refuge in the Sangha.

*Atthasila-Samadanam*

Panatipati veramani
sikkhapadam samadiyami.

Adinnadana veramani
sikkhapadam samadiyami.

Abrahmacariya veramani
sikkhapadam samadiyami.

Musavada veramani
sikkhapadam samadiyami.

Sura-meraya-majja-pamadatthana
veramani sikkhapadam
samadiyami.

Vikala-bhojana veramani
sikkhapadam samadiyami.

Nacca-gita-vadita-visukadassana
mala-gandha-vilepana-dharana-
mandana-vibhusanatthana
veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami.

Uccasayana-mahasayana veramani
sikkhapadam samadiyami.

*Taking the Eight Precepts*

I undertake the rule of training
to abstain from killing living creatures.

I undertake the rule of training
to abstain from taking what is not given.

I undertake the rule of training
to abstain from incelibacy.

I undertake the rule of training
to abstain from wrong speech.

I undertake the rule of training
to abstain from intoxicants, which
are causes of intemperate behavior.

I undertake the rule of training
to abstain from untimely eating.

I undertake the rule of training
to abstain from dancing; singing; instrumental music;
attending entertainments; adorning oneself with garlands,
perfumes or cosmetics; and wearing jewelry.

I undertake the rule of training
to abstain from using high or luxurious beds.

*Surrender*

Imaham bhante attabhavam
jivitam Bhagavato pariccajami.

Imaham bhante attabhavam
jivitam Acariyassa pariccajami.

*Surrender*

Sir, I herewith surrender my
person and life to the Buddha.

Sir, I herewith surrender my
person and life to the Teacher.

*Request for Dhamma*

Nibbanassa sacchikaranatthaya,
me bhante Anapana
[Vipassana] kammatthanaa dehi

*Request for Dhamma*

For the sake of witnessing nibbana,
Sir, grant me the meditation object
of Anapana [Vipassana].