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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Related Mantras
White Tara Mantra
Om Tare Tuttare Ture Mama Ayuh Punya Jnana Pustim Kuru Svaha
Tara, increase my lifespan, merit, and wisdom
Dhyani Buddhas Bija Mantra
Oṃ Hūṃ Trāṃ Hrīḥ Āḥ Hūṃ Oṃ
The combined seed syllables of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, invoking the essence of all Buddha families
Medicine Buddha Mantra
Tayata Om Bekandze Bekandze Maha Bekandze Radza Samudgate Soha
May all beings be healed and free from suffering
Great Compassion Dharani
Namo Ratna Trayaya Nama Arya Jnana Sagara Vairochana Vyuha Rajaya Tathagataya Arhate Samyak Sambuddhaya Nama Sarva Tathagatebyah Arhatebhyah Samyak Sambuddhebhyah Nama Arya Avalokiteshvaraya Bodhisattvaya Mahasattvaya Mahakarunikaya Tadyatha Om Dhara Dhara Dhiri Dhiri Dhuru Dhuru Itte Vatte Chale Chale Prachale Prachale Kusume Kusumavare Ili Mili Chiti Jvalam Apanaye Svaha
The great dharani of compassion invoking the thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara for protection and blessing
