Stream Entry

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhasa (x3)
Homage to Him, the Blessed One, the Noble One, the Fully Enlightened One.

Buddham saranam gacchami
I go to the Buddha for refuge.
Dhammam saranam gacchami
I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
Sangham saranam gacchami
I go to the Sangha for refuge.

Dutiyampi Buddham saranam gacchami
For a second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.
Dutiyampi Dhammam saranam gacchami
For a second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
Dutiyampi Sangham saranam gacchami
For a second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.

Tatiyampi Buddham saranam gacchami
For a third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.
Tatiyampi Dhammam saranam gacchami
For a third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
Tatiyampi Sangham saranam gacchami
For a third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.

Paanaatipaataa veeramanii sikkhaapadang samaadiyaami
I shall refrain from killing
(I shall cherish all living beings).

Adinnaadaanaa veeramanii sikkhaapadang samaadiyaami
I shall refrain from stealing
(I shall respect the properties of others).

Kaameesumichchaachaaraa veeramanii sikkhaapadang - samaadiyaami
I shall refrain from improper sexual practices
(I shall keep my body pure).

Musaavaadaa veeramanii sikkhaapadang samaadiyaami
I shall refrain from deceitful words
(I shall speak the truth and with gentle words).

Suraameeraya majjapamaadatthaanaa veeramanii sikkhaapadang - Samaadiyaami
I shall refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness
(I shall keep my mind alert at all time).