Practice
These are the recitations and reminders I use to help my daily practice.
For a second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.
For a second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
For a third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.
For a third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
1. From this moment on, I shall abandon and abstain from the destruction of life; with the rod and weapon laid aside, conscientious and kindly, I shall dwell compassionate toward all living beings. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
2. From this moment on, I shall abandon and abstain from taking what is not given; I shall accept only what is given, expect only what is given, and dwell honestly without thoughts of theft. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
3. From this moment on, I shall abandon sexual activity and observe celibacy, living apart, abstaining from sexual intercourse, the common person’s practice. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
4. From this moment on, I shall abandon and abstain from false speech; I shall speak truth, adhere to truth; I shall be trustworthy and reliable, no deceiver of the world. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
5. From this moment on, I shall abandon and abstain from liquor, wine, and intoxicants, the basis for heedlessness. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
6. From this moment on, I shall eat once a day, abstaining from eating at night and from food outside the proper time. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
7. From this moment on, I shall abstain from dancing, singing, instrumental music, and unsuitable shows, and from adorning and beautifying myself by wearing garlands and applying scents and unguents. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
8. From this moment on, I shall abandon and abstain from the use of high and luxurious beds; I shall lie down on a low resting place, either a small bed or a straw mat. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
Homage to the Buddha
Homage to the Great Teacher, the Perfected One, the Fully Awakened Buddha.
Homage to the Great Teacher, the Perfected One, the Fully Awakened Buddha.
Homage to the Great Teacher, the Perfected One, the Fully Awakened Buddha.
Taking Refuges
I go to the Buddha for refuge.
I go to the Dhamma for refuge.I go to the Sangha for refuge.
For a second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
For a second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.
For a third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
For a third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.
The Eight Anagārika Precepts
2. From this moment on, I shall abandon and abstain from taking what is not given; I shall accept only what is given, expect only what is given, and dwell honestly without thoughts of theft. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
3. From this moment on, I shall abandon sexual activity and observe celibacy, living apart, abstaining from sexual intercourse, the common person’s practice. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
4. From this moment on, I shall abandon and abstain from false speech; I shall speak truth, adhere to truth; I shall be trustworthy and reliable, no deceiver of the world. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
5. From this moment on, I shall abandon and abstain from liquor, wine, and intoxicants, the basis for heedlessness. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
6. From this moment on, I shall eat once a day, abstaining from eating at night and from food outside the proper time. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
7. From this moment on, I shall abstain from dancing, singing, instrumental music, and unsuitable shows, and from adorning and beautifying myself by wearing garlands and applying scents and unguents. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
8. From this moment on, I shall abandon and abstain from the use of high and luxurious beds; I shall lie down on a low resting place, either a small bed or a straw mat. I shall imitate the arahants in this respect.
- Adapted from AN 8.41 Bhikkhu Bodhi
Meal Time Affirmation
I thank all beings for this food; I receive it as medicine; and I eat it with mindfulness.
Lovingkindness Meditation
May all beings be safe.
May all beings be healthy.
May all beings be happy.
May all beings be free.
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