kp.1 Khuddakapatha

Going for Refuge

I go to the Buddha for refuge.

I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

I go to the Sangha for refuge.

For a second time I go to the Buddha for refuge.

For a second time I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

For a second time I go to the Sangha for refuge.

For a third time I go to the Buddha for refuge.

For a third time I go to the Dhamma for refuge.

For a third time I go to the Sangha for refuge.

- Translator: Bhikkhu Ānandajoti

- Editor: Bhikkhu Sujato

Going for Refuge

I go for refuge to the Buddha (Teacher).
I go for refuge to the Dhamma (the Teaching).
I go for refuge to the Sangha (the Taught)

For the second time I go for refuge to the Buddha
For the second time I go for refuge to the Dhamma
For the second time I go for refuge to the Sangha

For the third time I go for refuge to the Buddha
For the third time I go for refuge to the Dhamma
For the third time I go for refuge to the Sangha

- Translator: Piyadassi Thera

The Three Refuges

Homage to that Blessed One, the perfected one, the fully awakened Buddha!
I take refuge in the Buddha,
I take refuge in the Teaching,
I take refuge in the Sangha.
For the second time I take refuge in the Buddha,
for the second time I take refuge in the Teaching,
for the second time I take refuge in the Sangha.
For the third time I take refuge in the Buddha,
for the third time I take refuge in the Teaching,
for the third time I take refuge in the Sangha.