Taking Refuge
And Generating Bodhichitta
Namo Buddhaya
Namo Dharmaya
Namo Sanghaya
[3x]
I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the supreme
Sangha,
Until I attain Enlightenment.
By the merits I accumulate from practicing generosity and the
other perfections,
May I attain Enlightenment in order to
benefit all living beings.
Cultivating
Four Immeasurable Attitudes
May all sentient beings have happiness
and the causes of happiness;
May all sentient beings be free from suffering
and the causes of suffering;
May all sentient beings never be separated from
the happiness that knows no suffering;
May all sentient beings live in equanimity,
free from attachment and aversion.
Mantra
Recitation
1) Sitatapatra Mantra
2) Medicine Buddha Mantra
3) Celestial Mansion Mantra
4) Kurukulle Mantra
5) White Mahakala
"May the merits and virtues
accrued from these deeds, be transferred to the true and unchanging
truth, every mind is in accordance with the truth.May the merits
and virtues accrued from these deeds, be transferred to the highest
fruition of Bodhi, every thought is accomplished and perfect to the
fruition of Bodhi."
"May all beings
everywhere
Plagued by sufferings of body and mind
Obtain an ocean of happiness and joy
By virtue of my merits.
May no living creature suffer,
Commit evil, or ever fall ill.
May no one be afraid or belittled,
With a mind weighed down by depression.
May the blind see forms
And the deaf hear sounds,
May those whose bodies are worn with toil
Be restored on finding repose.
May the naked find clothing,
The hungry find food;
May the thirsty find water
And delicious drinks.
May the poor find wealth,
Those weak with sorrow find joy;
May the forlorn find hope,
Constant happiness, and prosperity.
May there be timely rains
And bountiful harvests;
May all medicines be effective
And wholesome prayers bear fruit.
May all who are sick and ill
Quickly be freed from their ailments.
Whatever diseases there are in the world,
May they never occur again.
May the frightened cease to be afraid
And those bound be freed;
May the powerless find power,
And may people think of benefiting each other."
