ZRZDHANZ AND SARA}ASXLA
Invitation, Refuges and Precepts

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Zrzdhanz Tisara]apa`casxla
Requesting the Three Refuges and Five Precepts

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MAYAW BHANTE TISARA}ENA SAHA PA~CASXLZNI YZCZMA		We, Venerable Sir, request the Three Refuges with the Five Precepts.
DUTTYYAMPI MAYAW BHANTE TISARA}ENA SAHA PA~CASXLZNI YZCZMA		For the second time we, Venerable Sir, request the Three Refuges with the Five Precepts.
TATTIYAMPI MAYAW BHANTE TISARA}ENA SAHA PA~CASXLZNI YZCZMA		For the third time we, Venerable Sir, request the Three Refuges with the Five Precepts.

Pubbabhzganamakzra
The Preliminary Passage for Revering

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NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO
SAMMZSAMBUDDHASSA
(tikkhattuw)

Homage to the Exalted One, the Arahant, the Buddha perfected by himself
(thrice)

Tisara]a
The Three Refuges

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BUDDHAW SARA}AW GACCHZMI		To the Buddha I go for Refuge
DHAMMAW SARA}AW GACCHZMI		To the Dhamma I go for Refuge
SA{GHAW SARA}AW GACCHZMI		To the Sangha I go for Refuge
DUTTIYAMPI BUDDHAW SARA}AW GACCHZMI		For the second time to the Buddha I go for Refuge
DUTTIYAMPI DHAMMAW SARA}AW GACCHZMI		For the second time to the Dhamma I go for Refuge
DUTTIYAMPI SA{GHAW SARA}AW GACCHZMI		For the second time to the Sangha I go for Refuge
TATTIYAMPI BUDDHAW SARA}AW GACCHZMI		For the third time to the Buddha I go for Refuge
TATTIYAMPI DHAMMAW SARA}AW GACCHZMI		For the third time to the Dhamma I go for Refuge
TATTIYAMPI SA{GHAW SARA}AW GACCHZMI		For the third time to the Sangha I go for Refuge

Pa`casxla
The Five Precepts

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PZ}ZTIPZTZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from destroying living creatures.

ADINZDZNZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from taking what is not given.
KZMESU MICCHZCZRA VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from wrong conduct in sexual pleasures.

MUSZVZDZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from false speech.
SURZMERAYA MAJJAPAMZ DA>>HZNZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from distilled and fermented intoxicants which are the occasion for carelessness.

A<<ha[gasxla
The Eight Precepts

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PZ}ZTIPZTZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from destroying living creatures.

ADINZDZNZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from taking what is not given.
KZMESU MICCHZCZRA VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from wrong conduct in sexual pleasures.

MUSZVZDZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from false speech.
SURZMERAYA MAJJAPAMZ DA>>HZNZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from distilled and fermented intoxicants which are the occasion for carelessness.
VIKZBHOJANZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from eating at the wrong time.
NACCAGXTAVZDITAVIS\|KADASSANA MZLZGANDHAVXLEPANADHZRA}A MA}FANAVIBH\|SANA>>HZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from dancing, singing, music, going to see entertainments, wearing garlands, smartening with perfumes and beaitifying with cosmetics.
UCCZSAYANAMAHZSAYANZ VERAMANX SIKKHZPADAW SAMZDIYZMI		I undertake the rule of traning to refrain from lying on a high or large sleeping place.

Zrzdhanz Dhammadesana
Invitation to Teach Dhamma

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BHAHMZ CA LOKZDHIPATX SAHAMPATI,		The Bhrama-god Sahampati, director of the world, with

KATA~JALX ANDHIVARAW AYZCATHA,		palms joined in reverence requested a boon:
SANTXDHA SATTZPPARAJAKKHAJZ, DESETU DHAMMAW ANUKAMPIMAW PAJAW		Beings are here with but little dust in their eyes; pray teach Dhamma out of compassion for them.

Zrzdhanz Paritta
Requesting the Protections

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VIPATTIPA>IBZHZYA		For warding off misfortune,
SABBASAMPATTISIDDHIYZ,		for the attainment of all fortune,
SABBADUKKHAVINZSZYA		for the destruction of all dukkha,
PARITTAW BR\|THA MA{GALAW.		may you chant a blessing and protection.

VIPATTIPA>IBZHZYA		For warding off misfortune,
SABBASAMPATTISIDDHIYZ,		for the attainment of all fortune,
SABBAPHAYAVINZSZYA		for the destruction of all fear,
PARITTAW BR\|THA MA{GALAW.		may you chant a blessing and protection.

VIPATTIPA>IBZHZYA		For warding off misfortune,
SABBASAMPATTISIDDHIYZ,		for the attainment of all fortune,
SABBAROGAVINZSZYA		for the destruction of all sickness,
PARITTAW BR\|THA MA{GALAW.		may you chant a blessing and protection.