How to perform the taking of the five precepts in Buddhism with Pali language.
If asking for the 5 Precepts from a Monk, you should precede the Kata with this Chant;
Mayang Pantae Wisung Wisung Ragkhanadt Thaaya Dtisaranaena Saha Bpanja Siilaani Yaajaama
Tudtiyambpi Mayang Pantae Wisung Wisung Ragkhanadt Thaaya Dtisaranaena Saha Bpanja Siilaani Yaajaama
Dtadtiyambpi Mayang Pantae Wisung Wisung Ragkhanadt Thaaya Dtisaranaena Saha Bpanja Siilaani Yaajaamaa
Before the taking of the 5 precepts one is required to Chant the ovation to Buddha: NAMO TASSA BHAGAVATO ARAHATO SAMMA SAMBUDDHASSA (X3)
The video demonstrates the sequences as written below
- Buddhang saranang gacchami – I go to the Buddha for refuge.
- Dhammang saranang gacchami – I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
- Sanghang saranang gacchami – I go to the Sangha for refuge.
- Dutiyampi Buddhang saranang gacchami – For the second time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.
- Dutiyampi Dhammang saranang gacchami – For the second time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
- Dutiyampi Sanghang saranang gacchami – For the second time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.
- Tatiyampi Buddhang saranang gacchami – For the third time, I go to the Buddha for refuge.
- Tatiyampi Dhammang saranang gacchami – For the third time, I go to the Dhamma for refuge.
- Tatiyampi Sanghang saranang gacchami – For the third time, I go to the Sangha for refuge.
The Monk will then say
Dti Saranang Kamanang Nitidtang
You will then say; Aama Pantae
Then the Monk will usually chant the 5 Precepts one line at a time and you should repeat each of them after him in the same sequence
The Taking of 5 Precepts is performed by chanting the following Kata:
- 1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from destroying living creatures.
- 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.
- 3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.
- 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.
- 5. Suramerayamajja pamadatthana veramani sikkhapadang samadiyami I undertake the precept to refrain from intoxicating drinks and drugs which lead to carelessness. The 5 Precepts should be preceded by the prayer of refuge in the triple gem (Bhuddha, Dharma and Sangha)
Then the Monk will say; Imaani Sikkhaapadaani Siilaena Sukhadingyandti Siilaena Pookasmadtaa Sillaena Nippudting Yandti Dtassamaa Siilang Wisotaeyae
You will say ‘Saatu’ and bow three times to the monk