Bread and Butter Verses

Some verses you'll hear again and again.

Not a definitive list – there ain’t no such thing. But if you know these by heart and can join the recitation at the drop of a hat, you will achieve one great thing: you will look good!

The "Three Jewels"
(I don't know who to credit - it's all over the 'net)

The Refuge formula:

Lama la kyab su chi o
‘I go for refuge to the lama.’

Sangye la kyab su chi o
‘I go for refuge to the Buddha.’

Chö la kyab su chi o
‘I go for refuge to the Dharma.’

Gendün la kyab su chi o
‘I go for refuge to the Sangha.’

Some words or phrases you might want to look up:

• Bodhicaryāvatāra
• Śāntideva

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