Opening Verse

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Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samasambuddhasa

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samasambuddhasa

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samasambuddhasa

The Dhamma is deep and lovely

I now have a chance to see it

Study it and practice it

I vow to realize its true meaning

Three Refuges

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Buddham Saranam Gacchami

Dhammam Saranam Gacchami

Sangham Saranam Gacchami

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Dutiyampi Buddham Saranam Gacchami

Dutiyampi Dhammam Saranam Gacchami

Dutiyampi Sangham Saranam Gacchami

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Tatiyampi Buddham Saranam Gacchami

Tatiyampi Dhammam Saranam Gacchami

Tatiyampi Sangham Saranam Gacchami

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Five Mindfulness Trainings

I undertake the training not to kill

I undertake the training not to steal 

I undertake the training not to engage in sexual misconduct

I undertake the training not to use false or harmful speech

I undertake the training not to abuse harmful substances

Closing Verse

Reciting the Precepts

Practicing the way of awareness

Gives rise to benefit with-out limits

I vow to share the fruit with all beings

I vow to offer tribute to

Parents, teachers, friends, and numerous beings

Who give guidance and support along the path

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Om 3x