How do you chant Refuge Formula?

The mantra is traditionally chanted in Sanskrit: buddhaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi dharmaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi saṅghaṃ śaraṇaṃ gacchāmi. It can be recited 108 times using a mala (prayer beads) for maximum benefit.

What are the benefits of chanting Refuge Formula?

Regular practice of this buddhist mantra is believed to bring spiritual growth, inner peace, and connection with the divine.

Buddhist Refuge Formula - Taking Refuge in Triple Gem

Refuge Formula

Significance & Meaning

I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha

The Tisarana or Triple Refuge is the foundational formula in all Buddhist traditions. By reciting these words, one formally becomes a Buddhist, taking refuge in the Three Jewels: the Buddha (the awakened one), the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community of practitioners). This formula is recited daily by millions of Buddhists worldwide.

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