Pali Chanting
From Buddhist Encyclopedia
Chanting serves various purposes. Firstly it is a means whereby Buddhists bear in mind the teachings of their master. These chantings are some of which that make up the Pali Canon. Other chants sing our praises to the Three Jewels. There are also recitation formulas that serve as a preliminary exercise in the practice of meditation.
Pali chants, when recited properly have an effect of concentrating the mind. With this mental composure thus gained, one can find emotional relief from the troubled society. As for meditation practisers, this bestows an important step of mental purification (Pali: citta visuddhi) when the hindrances (Pali: nivarana) are suppressed. Besides these spiritual advantages, group chanting also helps to preserve Buddhism by keeping the community intact.
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Introduction
Buddhabhivadana - Salutation to the Buddha.
Tri-Sarana - The Three Refuges.
Panca Sila - The Five Precept.
Buddha Vandana - Homage to the Buddha.
Dhamma Vandana - Homage to the Doctrine.
Sangha Vandana - Homage to the Disciples of the Buddha
Cetiya Vandana - Salutation to the Pagodas.
Bodhi Vandana - Salutation to the Bodhi Tree.
Padipa Puja - Offering of Lights.
Sugandha Puja - Offering of Incense.
Puppha Puja - Offering of Flowers.
Anumodana - Transference of Merits to all Celestial Beings.
Patti Dana - Transference of Merits to Departed Relatives.
Patthana - Aspiration.
Khamayacana - Forgiveness of Faults.
Mangala Sutta - The Discourse on Blessings.
Ratana Sutta - The Discourse on Jewels
Metta Sutta - The Discourse on Loving-kindness.
Maha Jayamangala Gatha - Great Verses of Joyous Victory.
References
- Pali Chanting Book by Phra Khru Dhammabarnchanvud, Malaysian Buddhist Meditation Centre
- Buddhanet
