Let's Pray for Corona (Covid 19) Victims in the World

Weeklong Chanting of Bojjhaṅga Suttas

Starting March 4, 2020 at 7 pm Pacific Time 

(7 days at the same time - March 4-11, 2020)

Lankarama Buddhist Institute

398 Giano Ave, La Puente, CA 91744

Dear friends,

The world today is haunted and scared by the Corona Outbreak in a number of countries today with over 3110 people deaths reported so far according to Al Jazeera and the death toll in USA has risen to 9 according to New York Times. China, Italy, South Korea, Japan and many other countries have been affected very badly and people all over the world are scared and panicked with the global economy being affected to a considerable extent. Tourism dependent countries have been encountered by an alarming economic collapse and the situation looks even more frightening given the complexity of the case. Every single day we hear reports of the rising death toll and more and more people been diagnosed with (92000 according to New York Times) the virus which has not yet been addressed adequately by the healthcare sector in these countries since the phenomenon is unprecedented. 

Everywhere people do things to help the countries and the victims and we the Lankarama Buddhist Institute also decided to pray for them specifically to send our good will to all those who suffer. Hence, we will start chanting the 3 unique Bojjhaṅga Suttas that we find in the Sutta Piṭaka to heal the innocent people all over the world. These three Bojjhaṅga Suttas are:

• Mahā Kassapatthera Bojjhaṅga Sutta

• Mahā Moggallānatthera Bojjhaṅga Sutta

• Mahā Cundatthera Bojjhaṅga Sutta

Mahā Kassapatthera Bojjhaṅga Sutta

Mahā Moggallānatthera Bojjhaṅga Sutta

Mahā Cundatthera Bojjhaṅga Sutta

Mahā Kassapatthera Bojjhaṅga Sutta was preached by the Buddha when venerable Mahā Kassapa was sick at the Gijjhakuṭa Pabbata (Vulture's Peak) in Rājagaha (modern day Rajgir) which is included with Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Satta Bojjhaṅga) while venerable Moggallāna was also healed by the Buddha by chanting the same seven factors of enlightenment. The third sutta incorporates the story of the Buddha and when the Buddha himself was sick venerable Cunda came to him and preached the seven factors of enlightenment. 

Hence, the monks used to preach the Bojjhaṅga parittas when someone was sick. Hopefully our efforts to heal these innocent Corona virus will be effective with more of your consideration to participate with us together. Remember, there's no guarantee for your safety too although you have been lucky to escape. Hence, let's get together and pray for the whole world for peace, happiness, safety and good health from this devastating suffering. Please bring some flowers, candles and incense and even some herbal medicinal drinks to be offered to the Triple Gem if you are planning to join us on any of these days from March 4 - 10, 2020. 

If you are planning to join us from your home, please arrange a clean and quiet place at your home and arrange a small altar with a little Buddha statue (if you have) and sit on a cushion on the floor if you can or sit on a chair if you can't sit on the floor and play the following videos on the above suttas and read the following texts and meditate for a while at the end send those innocent people everywhere in the world a good positive energy of your compassion and loving kindness so that they may feel some respite. 

Thank you all for your consideration and help. 

May all beings be well and happy and healthy!

Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhittā

Pāli Stanzas used at the Weeklong Bojjhaṅga Chanting  

Observing Five Precepts (Pañcasīla)

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā sambuddhassa 

Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully Enlightened One!

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā sambuddhassa 

Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully Enlightened One!

Namo tassa bhagavato arahato sammā sambuddhassa 

Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Exalted One, the Fully Enlightened One!

Buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi 

Dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi

Saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi

I go to the Buddha as my refuge.

I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.

I go to the Sangha as my refuge.

Dutiyampi buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi

Dutiyampi dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi

Dutiyampi saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi

For the second time, I go to the Buddha as my refuge.

For the second time, I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.

For the second time, I go to the Saṅgha as my refuge.

Tatiyampi buddhaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi

Tatiyampi dhammaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi

Tatiyampi saṅghaṃ saraṇaṃ gacchāmi

For the third time, I go to the Buddha as my refuge.

For the third time, I go to the Dhamma as my refuge.

For the third time, I go to the Sangha as my refuge.

Pānātipātā veramaṇi sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi

I undertake the training rule to abstain from killing living beings.

Adinnādānā veramaṇi sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi

I undertake the training rule to abstain from taking things not given.

Kāmesu micchācārā veramaṇi sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi

I undertake the training rule to abstain from sexual misconduct.

Musāvādā veramaṇi sikkhā padaṃ samādiyāmi

I undertake the training rule to abstain from false speech.

Surā meraya majja pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇi sikkhā padaṃsamādiyāmi

I undertake the training rule to abstain from distilled and fermented liquor (drinks and drugs) that causes intoxication or heedlessness.

  

BUDDHA VANDANĀ - Homage to the Buddha

Iti’pi so bhagavā, arahaṃ, Sammā sambuddho,

Vijjā caraṇa sampanno, Sugato, lokavidū,

Anuttaro purisa damma sārathī, 

Satthā deva manussānaṃ, Buddho, bhagavā’ti.

Such indeed is the Blessed One, exalted, Perfectly Enlightened, endowed with knowledge and virtues, Well-gone, Knower of the worlds, a Supreme trainer of persons to be trained, Teacher of gods and men, Enlightened and Blessed.

DHAMMA VANDANĀ - Homage to the Dhamma

Svākkhāto bhagavatā dhammo

Sandiṭṭhiko akāliko

Ehi-passiko opanayiko

Paccattaṃ veditabbo viññūhi’ti.

Well expounded is the Dhamma by the Blessed One,

visible here and now; not delayed in time,

inviting one to come and see; onward leading to Nibbana

to be attained by the wise, each for himself.

SAṄGHA VANDANĀ - Homage to the Saṅgha

Supaṭipanno bhagavato sāvaka saṅgho

Uju paṭipanno bhagavato sāvaka saṅgho

Ñāya paṭipanno bhagavato sāvaka saṅgho

Sāmīci paṭipanno bhagavato sāvaka saṅgho

Yadidaṃ cattāri purisa yugāni aṭṭha purisa puggalā

Esa bhagavato sāvaka saṅgho

Āhuneyyo pāhuneyyo

Dakkhiṇeyyo añjali karaṇīyo

Anuttaraṃ puññakkhettaṃ lokassā’ti.

Of good conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.

Of upright conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.

Of wise conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.

Of dutiful conduct is the Order of the Disciples of the Blessed One.

That is to say: the Four Pairs of Persons, the Eight Kinds of individuals,

this community (Saṅgha) of the Blessed One's disciples

is worthy of gifts, is worthy of hospitality,

is worthy of offerings, is worthy of reverential salutation,

is an incomparable field of merit for the world.

DῙPA PŪJĀ -  Offering of Light

Ghana sārappa dittena – Dīpena tamadhaṃsinā

Tilokadipaṃ sambuddhaṃ – pūjayāmi tamonudaṃ

With lights brightly shining,

Abolishing this gloom,

I adore the Enlightened One,

Who dispels the darkness (of ignorance).

DHŪPA PŪJĀ - Offering of Incense

Sugandhikāya vadanaṃ – Ananta guṇa gandhinā

Sugandhinā’haṃ gandhena - Pujayāmi tathāgataṃ

With perfumed incense, 

Made from fragrant substances,

I honor the Exalted One, worthy of respect,

Who dispels the darkness (of ignorance)

PUPPHA PŪJĀ - Offering of Flowers – 1

Vanna gandha gunopetaṃ – Etaṃ kusuma santatiṃ

Pūjāymi munindassa – Sirī pāda saroruhe

This mass of flowers - Fresh hued, fragrant and choice,

I offer at the sacred lotus-like feet of the noble sage.

PUPPHA PŪJĀ - Offering of flowers – 2

Pūjemi Buddhaṃ kusumena nena

Puññena etena labhāmi mokkhaṃ

Pupphaṃ milāyāti yathā idaṃ me

Kāyo tathā yāti vināsa bhāvaṃ

I offer thee, Lord Buddha, these flowers - May this virtue aid in my emancipation. Our bodies undergo decay - Even as these flowers must fade.

UDAKA PŪJĀ - Offering of Water

Sugandhaṃ sītalaṃ kappaṃ - pasanna madhuraṃ subhaṃ

Pānīyametaṃ bhagavā – patigaṇhātu muttama

O Lord! The Blessed One, May this water 

Be kindly accepted by you, Out of great compassion for us.

BHESAJJA PŪJĀ - Offering of Medicinal Drinks

Adhivāsetu no bhante – Gilānapaccayaṃ imaṃ

Anukampaṃ upādāya – Patiganhātu muttama

O Lord! The Blessed One, May this food 

Be kindly accepted by you, Out of great compassion for us.

SABBA PŪJĀ - Offering of All the Offerings

Adhivāsetu no bhante – Sabbaṃ saddhāya pujitaṃ

Anukampaṃ upādāya – Patiganhātu muttama

O Lord! The Blessed One, please accept all these offerings 

Piously offered to you, Out of great compassion for us.

KHAMĀYĀCANĀ - Forgiveness of Shortcomings

Kāyena vācā cittena - Pamādena mayā kataṃ

Accayaṃ khama me bhante – Bhūri pañña tathāgata

If by deeds, speech or thought heedlessly, I have done anything wrong, 

forgive me O Master! - O Teacher, Most Wise!

Kāyena vācā cittena - Pamādena mayā kataṃ

Accayaṃ khama me dhamma – Sandiṭṭhika akālika

If by deeds, speech or thought heedlessly, I have done anything wrong, 

forgive me O Doctrine! Of which the beneficial result would be visible here 

and now, and the beneficial effects would not be delayed!

Kāyena vācā cittena - Pamādena mayā kataṃ

Accayaṃ khama me saṅgha – Supaṭipanna anuttara

If by deeds, speech or thought heedlessly, I have done anything wrong, 

forgive me O Saṅgha! Who is of good conduct, and incomparable.

ANUMODANĀ  1 - Transferring Merits to Devas and Other Beings

Ettāvatā ca amhehi – Sambhataṃ puñña sampadaṃ

Sabbe devā anumodantu – Sabba sampatti siddhiyā

May all the celestial beings share this merit, which I/we have thus acquired! May it contribute greatly to their happiness!

Ettavatā ca amhehi – Sambhataṃ puñña sampadaṃ

Sabbe bhūtā anumodantu – Sabba sampatti siddhiyā

May all the spirit beings share this merit, which I/we have thus acquired! 

May it contribute greatly to their happiness!

Ettavatā ca amhehi – Sambhataṃ puñña sampadaṃ

Sabbe sattā anumodantu – Sabba sampatti siddhiyā

May all the other beings share this merit, which I/we have thus acquired! 

May it contribute greatly to their happiness!

ANUMODANĀ 2 - Transferring Merits to the Departed Relatives

Idaṃ me ñātinaṃ hotu – Sukhitā hontu ñātayo.

Idaṃ me ñātinaṃ hotu – Sukhitā hontu ñātayo.

Idaṃ me ñātinaṃ hotu – Sukhitā hontu ñātayo.

Let this merit be with our relatives, and may they be well and happy!

Let this merit be with our relatives, and may they be well and happy!

Let this merit be with our relatives, and may they be well and happy!

SUHAMITTA PATTHANĀ - Aspiration for Spiritual Friends

Iminā puñña kammena – Mā me bāla samāgamo

Sataṃ samāgamo hotu – Yāva nibbāna pattiyā.

By the grace of this merit that I have acquired, May I never follow the evil friends; But only the good and spiritual friends until I attain the final goal - Nibbana.

NIBBĀNA PATTHANĀ – Aspiration for Nibbana

Idaṃ me puññaṃ – Āsavakkhayā vahaṃ hotu.

Idaṃ me puññaṃ – Āsavakkhayā vahaṃ hotu.

Idaṃ me puññaṃ – Āsavakkhayā vahaṃ hotu

May this merit lead me to the cessation of all defilements!

May this merit lead me to the cessation of all defilements!

May this merit lead me to the cessation of all defilements!

Salutation to the Mother

Dasa māse ure katvā – Posesi vuddhi kāraṇaṃ

Āyu dīghaṃ vassa sataṃ - Mātu pādaṃ namāmahaṃ.

Having cherished me in your womb of divine cradle nearly for ten months of time, you raised me up wishing me all the success. My dear mom, please let me bow down at your feet wishing you long life!

Salutation to the Father

Vuddhikāro aliṅgitvā – Cumibtvā piya puttakaṃ

Rāja majjhaṃ supatiṭṭhaṃ - Pītu pādaṃ namāmahaṃ.

My dear dad, you are the incomparable well-wisher in my life. I still cherish the beautiful moments of your immeasurable love of cuddling, embracing and caressing. Please let me bow down at your feet placing you above all royalties

*NOTE:

In this section, we have used the ‘third person’ pronoun in the chanting. However, if you are chanting for yourself, you should chant in the ‘first person’ pronoun. The Pali pronouns for the ‘third and first person(s)’ are given below:

Third Person                            First Person

Taṃ (to him)                            Maṃ (to me)

Tuyham (to you)                     Mayham (to me/us)

Tvaṃ (to you)                          Maṃ (to me)

Te (to you)                                Me (to me)

Tava (your)                               Mama (my)

Tumhe (to you)                    Maṃ (to me)

These are the Bojjhaṅga Suttas we are going to chant:

Mahā Kassapatthera Bojjhaṅga Sutta 
Evam me sutam, ekam samayam Bhagavā Rājagahe viharati Veluvane Kalandakanivāpe, tena kho pana samayena āyasmā Mahā Kassapo Pipphali guhāyam viharati ābādhiko, dukkhito, bālhagilāno.

Thus have I heard: On one occasion the Blessed One was residing at the Squirrels’ feeding ground in the Bamboo Grove, near Rajagaha. At that time, the Venerable Mahā Kassapa who was living in the Pipphali Cave,was afflicted with a disease, was suffering, and was gravely ill.

Atha kho, Bhagavā, sāyanha-samayam, patisallānā vutthito yenāyasmā Mahā Kassapo ten’upasankami,upasankamitvā paññatte āsane nisīdi. Nisajja kho Bhagavā āyasmantam Mahā Kassapam etadavoca:

Then the Blessed One, arising from His solitude at even tide, visited the Venerable Mahā Kassapa and sat down on a seat made ready for Him. Thus seated, the Blessed One spoke to the Venerable Mahā Kassapa:

Kacci te Kassapa khamanīyam? Kacci yāpaniyam? Kacci dukkhā vedanā patikkamanti no, abhikkamanti? Patikkamosānam paññāyati no, abhikkamo’ti?

“Well Kassapa, how is it with you? Are you enduring your suffering? Are you bearing up? Does your painful feeling decrease or increase? Are there signs of decreasing and not increasing?”

Na me bhante khamanīyam na, yāpanīyam, bālhā me dukkhā vedanā, abhikkamanti no, patikkamanti; Abhikkamosānam paññāyati no, patikkamo’ti.

“No. Venerable Sir, I am not enduring. I am not bearing up, the painful feeling is very great. There is a sign of pain not decreasing but of their increasing.”

Sattime Kassapa, bojjhangā mayā sammadakkhātā, bhāvitā, bahulīkatā, abhiññāya, sambodhāya, nibbānāya, samvattanti.

"Kassapa, these seven factors of Enlightenment are well expounded by Me, and are cultivated and fully developed by Me. They are conducive to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana"

Katame satta? What are the seven?

Sati-sambojjhango kho Kassapa mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Mindfulness, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Dhamma-vicaya-sambojjhango kho Kassapa mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Investigation of the Dhamma, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Viriya-sambojjhango kho Kassapa mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Persevering effort, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Pīti-sambojjhango kho Kassapa mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Rapture, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, Is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Passaddhi-sambojjhango kho Kassapa mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Tranquility, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Samādhi-sambojjhango kho Kassapa mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Concentration, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Upekkhā-sambojjhango kho Kassapa mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Equanimity, the factor of Enlightenment. Kassapa, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Ime kho Kassapa satta bojjhangā mayā sammadakkhāta, bhāvitā, bahulīkatā abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattanti.

These seven factors of Enlightenment, Kassapa, are well expounded by Me, and are cultivated and fully developed by Me. They conduce to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Taggha Bhagava bojjhangā taggha, Sugata, bojjhangā’ti.

“Most assuredly, O Blessed One, they are factors of Enlightenment. Most assuredly, O Welcome One (Sugata), they are factors of Enlightenment.”

Idamavoca Bhagavā attamano, āyasmā Mahā Kassapo Bhagavato bhāsitam abhinandi. Vutthāhi cāyasmā Mahā Kassapo tamhā ābādhā tathā pahīno cāyasmato Mahākassapassa so ābādho ahosī ti.

Thus said the Buddha, and also the Venerable Mahā Kassapa, who glad at heart, was delighted at the utterances of the Buddha. Thereupon the Venerable Mahā Kassapa recovered from that affliction, and that affliction of the Venerable Mahā Kassapa disappeared.

Etena sacca vajjena — Roga vūpa samentu me/te.

By the firm determination of this Truth, may I/you be free from illness!

Etena sacca vajjena — Roga vūpa samentu me/te.

By the firm determination of this Truth, may I/you be free from illness!

Etena sacca vajjena — Roga vūpa samentu me/te.

By the firm determination of this Truth, may I/you be free from illness!

Mahā Moggallānatthera Bojjhaṅga Sutta Text




Evam me sutam, ekam samayam Bhagavā Rājagahe viharati Veluvane Kalandakanivāpe. Tena kho pana samayena āyasmā Mahā Moggallāno Gijjhakūte pabbate viharati ābādhiko, dukkhito, bālhagilāno

Thus have I heard, On one occasion the Blessed One was residing at the Squirrels’ feeding ground in the Bamboo Grove, near Rajagaha. At that time, the Venerable Mahā Moggallāna who was living on the Gijjhakuta Hill (Vultures’ Peak), was afflicted with a disease, was suffering therefrom, and was gravely ill.

Atha kho Bhagavā sāyanhasamayam patisallānā vutthito yenāyasmā Mahā Moggallāno ten’upasankami upasankamitvā paññatte āsane nisīdi. Nisajja kho, Bhagavā āyasmantam Mahā-Moggallānam etadavoca:

Then the Blessed One, arising from His solitude at even tide, visited the Venerable Maha Moggallána and sat down on a seat made ready for Him. Thus seated, the Blessed One spoke to the Venerable Mahā Moggallāna:

Kacci te Moggallāna khamanīyam? Kacci yāpanīyam? Kacci dukkhā vedanā patikkamanti no, abhikkamanti? Patikkamosānam paññāyati no, abhikkamo’ti?

“Well Moggallāna, how is it with you? Are you enduring your suffering?  Are you bearing up? Do your painful feeling decrease or increase? Are there signs of decreasing and not increasing?”

Na me bhante, khamanīyam na yāpanīyam  bālhā me dukkhā vedanā. Abhikkamanti no, patikkamanti abhikka-mosānam paññāyati no, patikkamo’ti.

“No. Venerable Sir, I am not enduring, I am not bearing up, the painful feeling is very great. There is a sign of pain not decreasing but increasing.”

Satti’me Moggallāna, bojjhangā mayā sammadakkhātā, bhāvitā, bahulīkatā abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattanti.

“Moggallāna, these seven factors of Enlightenment are well expounded by Me, and are cultivated and fully developed by Me. They are conducive to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Katame satta? What are the seven?

Mindfulness, the factor of Enlightenment. Moggallāna, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Dhamma-vicaya-sambojjhango kho Moggallāna mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Investigation of the Dhamma, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallāna, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Viriya-sambojjhango kho Moggallāna mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Persevering effort, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallāna, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Pīti-sambojjhango kho Moggallāna mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Rapture, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallāna, is well expounded by Me. and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Passaddhi-sambojjhango kho Moggallāna mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Tranquility, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallāna, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Samādhi-sambojjhango kho Moggallāna mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Concentration, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallāna, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Upekkhā-sambojjhango kho Moggallāna  mayā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattati.

Equanimity, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallāna, is well expounded by Me, and is cultivated and fully developed by Me. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Ime kho, Moggallāna satta bojjhangā mayā sammadakkhātā, bhāvitā, bahulīkatā abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattanti.

These seven factors of Enlightenment, Moggallána, are well expounded by Me, and are cultivated and fully developed by Me. They conduce to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.”

Taggha, Bhagava bojjhangā, taggha, Sugata, bojjhangā’ti.

“Most assuredly, O Blessed One, they are factors of Enlightenment. Most assuredly, O Welcome One (Sugata), they are factors of Enlightenment.”

Idamavoca Bhagavā attamano, āyasmā Mahā Moggallāno Bhagavato bhāsitam abhinandi. Vutthāhi cāyasmā Mahā Moggallāno tamhā ābādhā tathā pahīno cāyasmato Mahāmoggallānassa so ābādho ahosī ti.

Thus said the Buddha, and also the Venerable Mahā Moggallāna, who glad at heart, was delighted at the utterances of the Buddha. Thereupon the Venerable Mahā Moggallāna recovered from that affliction, and that affliction of the Venerable Mahā Moggallāna disappeared.

Etena sacca vajjena — Roga vūpa samentu me/te.

By the firm determination of this Truth, may I/you be free from illness!

Etena sacca vajjena — Roga vūpa samentu me/te.

By the firm determination of this Truth, may I/you be free from illness!

Etena sacca vajjena — Roga vūpa samentu me/te.

By the firm determination of this Truth, may I/you be free from illness!

Mahā Cundatthera Bojjhaṅga Sutta Text

Evam me sutam, ekam samayam Bhagavā Rājagahe viharati Veluvane Kalandakanivāpe. Tena kho pana samayena Bhagavā ābādhiko hoti dukkhito bālhagilāno.

Thus, have I heard: On one occasion the Blessed One was residing at the Squirrels’ feeding ground in the Bamboo Grove, near Rajagaha. At that time, He was afflicted with a disease, was suffering therefrom, and was gravely ill.

Atha kho āyasmā Mahācundo sāyanhasamayam, patisallānā vutthito yena Bhagavā ten’upasankami, upasankamitvā Bhagavantam abhivādetvā, ekamantam nisīdi. Ekamantam nisinnam kho āyasmantam Mahācundam Bhagavā etadavoca. Patibhantu tam Cunda bhojjhangā’ti.

Then the Venerable Mahā Cunda, arising from his solitude at even tide, approached the Blessed One, saluted Him, and sat on one side. To Venerable Mahā Cunda thus seated, the Blessed One said:  “O Cunda, let the factors of Enlightenment occur to your mind.”

Sattime bhante bhojjhangā Bhagavatā sammadakkhātā, bhāvitā, bahulīkatā abhiññāya, sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattanti.

“These seven factors of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, are well expounded, and are cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. They conduce to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana."

Katame satta? What are the seven?

Sati-sambojjhango kho, bhante Bhagavatā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya, nibbānāya, samvattati.

Mindfulness, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, is well expounded, cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Dhamma-vicaya-sambojjhango kho, bhante Bhagavatā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya, nibbānāya, samvattati.

Investigation of the Dhamma, the factor of Enlightenment. Venerable Sir, is well expounded, cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Viriya-sambojjhango kho, bhante Bhagavatā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya, nibbānāya, samvattati.

Persevering effort, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, is well expounded, cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Pīti-sambojjhango kho, bhante Bhagavatā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya, nibbānāya, samvattati.

Rapture, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, is well expounded, cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Passaddhi-sambojjhango kho, bhante Bhagavatā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya, nibbānāya, samvattati.

Tranquility, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, is well expounded, cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Samādhi-sambojjhango kho, bhante Bhagavatā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya, nibbānāya, samvattati.

Concentration, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, is well expounded, cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Upekkhā-sambojjhango kho, bhante Bhagavatā sammadakkhāto, bhāvito, bahulīkato abhiññāya sambodhāya, nibbānāya, samvattati.

Equanimity, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, is well expounded, cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. It conduces to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.

Ime kho, bhante, satta bojjhangā Bhagavatā sammadakkhātā, bhāvitā, bahulīkatā abhiññāya sambodhāya nibbānāya samvattanti’ti.

These seven factors of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, are well expounded, cultivated and fully developed by the Blessed One. They conduce to perfect understanding, to full realization and to Nibbana.”

Taggha, Cunda bojjhangā, taggha, Cunda bojjhangā’ti.

“Most assuredly. Cunda, they are factors of Enlightenment. Most assuredly, Cunda, they are factors of Enlightenment.”

Idamavo cāyasmā Mahācundo Samanuñño Satthā ahosi. Vutthāhi ca Bhagavā tamhā ābādhā tathā pahīno ca Bhagavato so ābādho ahosī ti.

Thus said the Venerable Mahā Cunda, and the Teacher approved of it. Then the Blessed One recovered from His affliction, and thus disappeared His affliction.

Etena sacca vajjena — Roga vūpa samentu me/te.

By the firm determination of this Truth, may I/you be free from illness!

Etena sacca vajjena — Roga vūpa samentu me/te.

By the firm determination of this Truth, may I/you be free from illness!

Etena sacca vajjena — Roga vūpa samentu me/te.

By the firm determination of this Truth, may I/you be free from illness!

Three Bojjhaṅga Sutta Chanting Start here. Please refer to the given book or online text

Etena sacca vajjena – Sabba dukkhaṃ vinassatu

By the power of this truth, may joyous victory be mine/yours!

Etena sacca vajjena – Sabba bhayo vinassatu

By the power of this truth, may joyous victory be mine/yours!

Etena sacca vajjena – Sabba rogo vinassatu

By the power of this truth, may joyous victory be mine/yours!

 

JAYA PARITTA – Jaya Paritta

Recital for Invoking Victory

Siridhitimati tejo jayasiddhi mahiddhi

mahāgunam aparimita puññādhi kārassa

sabbantarāya nivārana samatthassa

Bhagavato Arahato Sammā Sambuddhassa

He, possesses the power to bring about happiness, glory, victory, wisdom 

and mindfulness, possessor of endless virtues and merit

and is capable of averting all dangers.

Such indeed is the Blessed One, the Supreme Enlightened Buddha.

Dvattiṃsa mahāpurisa lakkhaṇānubhāven

Asītyanubyañjana lakkhaṇānubhāvena

Aṭṭhuttara sata maṅgla lakkhaṇānubhāvena

Chabbaṇṇa raṃsyānubhāvena

Ketumālānubhāvena

dasa pāramitānu-bhāvena, dasa upapāra-mitānu-bhāvena

dasa paramattha pāramitānu-bhāvena

sīla samādhi paññānu-bhāvena

Buddhānu-bhāvena, Dhammānu-bhāvena, Sanghānu-bhāvena

due to the power of His ten perfections, His ten subsidiary perfections,

due to the power of His ten absolute perfections,

due to His moral power, meditative concentration, His wisdom,

due to the power of the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha

tejānu-bhāvena, iddhyānu-bhāvena, balānu-bhāvena

ñeyya-dhammānu-bhāvena

caturāsīti sahassa dhamma-kkhandhānu-bhāvena

nava lokuttara dhammānu-bhāvena,

due to the power of His glory, His miraculous efficacy, His vigour

due to the power of His knowledge,

the eighty-four-thousand fold Teachings,

due to the power of His nine transcendental Dhamma,

Aṭṭhaṅgika-maggānu-bhāvena

Aṭṭhasamā-pattyānu-bhāvena, chalabhiññānu-bhāvena

mettā karunā muditā upekkhānu-bhāvena

sabba pāramitānu-bhāvena, ratanattaya saranānu-bhāvena

the Eightfold Noble Path,

due to the power of the eight psychic achievements, His six higher knowledge,

due to the power of His Kindness, Compassion, Altruistic joy and Equanimity,

due to the power of His Perfections and the Triple Gems,

Tuyhaṃ sabba rogā soka upaddava dukkha

domanassu-pāyāsā vinassantu

Sabba-saṃkappā tuyhaṃ samijjhantu

Sata-vassa-jīvena samaṅgiko hotu sabbadā

May all your sicknesses, sorrows, troubles,

griefs and despairs, be eradicated.

May all your expectations be fulfilled.

May you live a hundred years.

Ākāsa pabbata vana bhūmi taṭāka gaṅgā

mahā-samudda ārakkhaka devatā sadā tumhe anurakkhantu

May these gods and deities who protect skies, rivers, forests,

mountains, lakes, seas and oceans protect you and me.

Sabba Buddhānu-bhāvena, Sabba Dhammānu-bhāvena, Sabba Sanghānu-bhāvena. Buddha ratanaṃ Dhamma ratanaṃ  Sangha ratanaṃ, tinnaṃ ratanānaṃ ānubhāvena caturāsīti sahassa dhamma-kkhandhānu bhāvena piṭakattayānu bhāvena, jinasāvakānu bhāvena

Due to the power of all the Buddhas, the Dhammas, the Sanghas

Due to the power of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha

Due to the power of the Triple Gems, 

Due to the power of eighty-four-thousandfold Teaching,

Due to the power of the Three Baskets (Tipitaka), 

Due to the power of the Buddha’s disciples,

sabbe te rogā, sabbe te bhayā, sabbe te antarāyā, sabbe te upaddavā, 

sabbe te dunnimittā, sabbe te avamaṇgalā vinassantu

may all the diseases, all the dangers, all the menaces, all the inauspicious influences, all evil events of yours be eradicated.

Āyu-vaḍḍhako, dhana-vaḍḍhako, siri- vaḍḍhako, yasa- vaḍḍhako, bala- vaḍḍhako, vaṇṇa- vaḍḍhako, sukha- vaḍḍhako hotu sabbadā

May you live long. May your wealth increase. May your luck increase.

May your glory increase. May your power increase. 

May your complexion be bright. May your happiness increase.

Dukkhā roga bhayā verā, sokā sabbe uppaddavā

Anekā antarāyāpi, vinassantu ca tejasā

May your comfort increase. May your sorrow, your illnesses,

your hatred, your despair, your dangers, your menaces get eradicated.

Jaya siddhi dhanaṃ lābhaṃ - sotthi bhāgyaṃ sukhaṃ balaṃ

Sirī āyu ca vaṇṇo ca – bhogaṃ vuddhī ca yasavā

Sata vassā ca āyū ca - jīva siddhi bhavantu te.

May your victory, wealth, profit, happiness, power,

glory, complexion, possessions thrive. May you be glorious.

May your life increase to hundred years.

Sabbītiyo vivajjantu, sabbarogo vinassatu, 

mā te* bhavatvantarāyo sukhī dīghāyukho bhava

May all misfortunes be avoided, may all sickness be healed, 

may there be no dangers to you, may you live long and happily!

Bhavatu sabba maṅgalaṃ - rakkhantu sabba devatā 

sabba Buddhānu bhāvena - sadā sotthi bhavantu te*

May all blessings be with you! May all devas protect you. 

By the power of all the Buddhas, may you be well and happy!

Bhavatu sabba maṅgalaṃ - rakkhantu sabba devatā 

sabba dhammānu bhāvena - sadā sotthi bhavantu te*

May all blessings be with you! May all devas protect you. 

By the power of all the Dhamma, may you be well and happy!

Bhavatu sabba maṅgalaṃ - rakkhantu sabba devatā 

sabba Saṅghānu bhāvena - sadā sotthi bhavantu te*

May all blessings be with you. May all devas protect you. 

By the power of all the Sangha, may you be well and happy.

Nakkhatta yakkha bhūtanaṃ pāpaggaha nivāraṇa parittassānu bhāvena, hantu tesaṃ upaddave

By the power of this protection, may you be free from all dangers arising from malign influences of the planets, demons and powerful spirits. May your misfortunes vanish.

Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā - Devā nāgā mahiddhikā

Puññaṃ taṃ anumoditvā - Ciraṃ rakkhantu lokasāsanaṃ

May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and Nāgās of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect the dispensation!

Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā - Devā nāgā mahiddhikā

Puññaṃ taṃ anumoditvā - Ciraṃ rakkhantu dhamma desanaṃ

May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and Nagas of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect the dispensation!

Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā - Devā nāgā mahiddhikā

Puññaṃ taṃ anumoditvā - Ciraṃ rakkhantu maṃ paraṃ/ tvaṃ sadā.

May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and Nagas of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect the dispensation!

Sharing Merits with Celestial Beings and All Other Sentient Beings

KARAṄῙYA METTA SUTTA - Discourse on Loving Kindness

 

Karaṇīya’mattha kusalena

Yantaṃ santaṃ padaṃ abhisamecca

Sakko ujū ca sūjū ca

Suvaco ca’ssa mudu anatimāni

One who is skilled in doing good and who wishes to attain that state of calm (Nibbana) should act thus: One should be able, upright, perfectly upright

Obedient, gentle and humble

Santussako ca subbaro ca

Appa kicco ca sallahuka vutti

Santindriyo ca nipako ca

Appa gabbho kulesu ananugiddho

Contented, easily supportable (not a burden to others)

With few duties, simple in livelihood

Controlled in senses, discreet, not impudent

Not greedily attached to families

Na ca khuddhaṃ samācare kiñci

Yena viññu pare upavadeyyum

Sukhino vā khemino hontu

Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhita’ttā

One should not commit any slight wrong

That wise people might deplore.

May all beings be happy and safe!

May their hearts be happy!

Ye keci pāna bhūtatti

Tasā vā thāvarā vā anavasesā

Dighā vā ye mahantā vā

Majjhimā rassa kānuka thūlā

Whatsoever living beings that exist

Weak, or strong, without exception

Long, large or medium

Short, subtle or gross

Diṭṭhā vā yēva addiṭṭhā

Yeca dūre vassanti avidūre

Bhūtā vā sambhavesi vā

Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhita’ttā

Those seen (visible) or unseen (not visible)

And those dwelling far or near

Those who are born and those who are to be born

May all beings, without exception, be happy minded!

Na paro paraṃ nikubbetha

Nā’timaññetha katthaci naṃ kañci

Byārosanā paṭigha saññā

Nā’ñña’maññassa dukkham’iccheyya.

Let no one deceive another

Nor despise anyone anywhere

In anger or ill will

Let them not wish each other harm!

Mātā yathā niyaṃ puttaṃ

Āyusā eka puttam’anurakkhe

Evam’pi sabba bhūtesu

Mānasaṃ bhāvaye aparimānaṃ

Just as a mother would guard her only child

At the risk of her own life

Even so towards all beings

One should cultivate a boundless heart!

Mettañca sabba lokasmiṃ

Mānasaṃ bhāvaye aparimānaṃ

Uddhaṃ adho ca tiriyañ’ca

Asambādhaṃ averaṃ asapattaṃ

Let thoughts of boundless love pervade the whole world

Above, below and across

Without any obstruction

Without any hatred, without any enmity!

Tiṭṭhaṃ caraṃ nisinno vā

Sayāno vā yāva tassa vigata middho

Etaṃ satiṃ adhiṭṭheyya

Brahma’metaṃ vihāraṃ idha māhu .

Whether one stands, walks, sits

Or lies down, as long as one is awake

One should develop this mindfulness

This they say is the highest conduct here.

Diṭṭhiñca anupagamma sīlavā

Dassanena sampanno

Kāmesu vineyya gedhaṃ

Nahi jātu gabbha seyyaṃ punaretī’ti.

Not falling into (wrong) views

Virtuous and endowed with vision (insight)

One discards attachment to sensuous desires

Truly, one does not come again to be conceived in a womb.

Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā - Devā nāgā mahiddhikā

Puññaṃ taṃ anumoditvā - Ciraṃ rakkhantu lokasāsanaṃ

May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and Nāgās of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect the dispensation!

Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā - Devā nāgā mahiddhikā

Puññaṃ taṃ anumoditvā - Ciraṃ rakkhantu dhamma desanaṃ

May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and Nagas of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect the dispensation!

Ākāsaṭṭhā ca bhummaṭṭhā - Devā nāgā mahiddhikā

Puññaṃ taṃ anumoditvā - Ciraṃ rakkhantu maṃ paraṃ/ tvaṃ sadā.

May all beings inhabiting space and earth, Devas and Nagas of mighty power, share this merit and may they long protect the dispensation!

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