
It is also the absence of fear and all other defects of the human mind. The Meanings of Taking Refuge īuddha: The term Buddha means ultimate human perfection, the perfection of insight and compassion. I undertake the training step to abstain from wrong livelihood.

I undertake the training step to abstain from divisive speech. Pisunāvācā veramanī, sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi.I undertake the training step to abstain from lying.

Musāvādā veramanī, sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi.I undertake the training step to abstain from sexual misconduct. Kāmesu micchācārā veramanī, sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi.I undertake the training step to abstain from taking what is not given. Adinnādanā veramanī, sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi.I undertake the training step to abstain from taking life. Pānātipātā veramanī, sikkhāpadam samādiyāmi.Homage to the blessed One, the Perfected One, the Fully Awakened One (3 times).įor the second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.įor the second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.įor the second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.įor the third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.įor the third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.įor the third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge. Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammā Sambudhassa (3 times).1.1 Ti-Sarana & Life-long Eight Preceptsĭhammacārī Initiation Ti-Sarana & Life-long Eight Precepts.Dhammacārī is convinced that learning the teaching of the Buddha makes learning “life” much easier. Buddha has taught Dhamma in many different ways and his teachings help us to understand the many subtle details regarding the nature of life. The goal is the reduction of discomfort of life and becoming more and more effective in handling ups and downs of life. “Dhammacārī” (one who follows Dhamma) is committed to putting effort towards understanding how life works (Dhamma) and reforms the lifestyle and thinking patterns according to this understanding. Dhammacārī applies this method to improve things related to human behavior. This is the same principle that is used to improve things in science and technology. After realizing the causes and conditions of things one can generate a desired effect by changing the causes and conditions as necessary.

It is the knowledge and understanding of the true nature of things: the knowledge that all things are causally conditioned. Dhamma is the knowledge that enhances the quality of life. Dhammacaris follow four training vows in addition to the traditional Five Precepts that all lay devotees follow.ĭhammacārī literally means a person who forms his or her thinking and behavior according to the Dhamma. Dhammacari ( Pali: Dhammacārī lit., "one who follows the Dhamma") is a term used in some Theravada Buddhist communities to refer to lay devotees ( upāsakas) who have seriously committed themselves to Buddhist practice for several years. Usually cited before teaching or receiving Dhamma and at any ceremony at the beginning. for "ritual/convention of paying respect", arises at the stage of of Stream Enter ("real Buddhist") where doubts in regard of the unexcelled Sublimity of the Sublime Buddha decays: eh. Origin: such, if not taken just as verbalisation. Meaning: It's an expression of homage and deep gratitude as well great respect (all of what is required to be able to receive his gift, the Fianna) Sammāsambuddho: The rightly Self-Awakened One Good householder: To extend a little the answer by good householder Chris.īhagavato: The Liberal, The (real) Giver, The Liberated One
