Taking Refuge

Tisarana ~ The Three Jewels

I take refuge in the Buddha,
I trust and open to basic goodness
as doorway into a life of freedom.

I take refuge in the dharma, the wisdom teachings
of kindness, compassion and generosity.

I take refuge in the sangha,
this community of practitioners
and awakening spiritual beings.

I realize there is nothing to join,
and nothing to become. I simply open my heart
to a sacred connection with this world.

Chant
Buddham saranam gacchami
Dhammam saranam gacchami
Sangham saranam gacchami

Dutiyampi saranam gacchami
Dutiyampi saranam gacchami
Dutiyampi saranam gacchami

Tyatiyampi buddham saranam gacchami
Tyatiyampi dhammam saranam gacchami
Tyatiyampi sangham saranam gacchami