Three Refuges
I take refuge in the Buddha
The one, who shows me the way in this life.
I take refuge in the Dharma,
the way of understanding and of love.
I take refuge in the Sangha,
the community that lives in harmony and awareness.
Dwelling in the refuge of Buddha,
I clearly see the path of light and
beauty in the world.
Dwelling in the refuge of Dharma,
I learn to open many doors
on the path of transformation.
Dwelling in the refuge of Sangha,
shining light that supports me,
keeping my practice free of obstruction.
Taking refuge in the Buddha in myself,
I aspire
to help all people recognize their own awakened nature,
realizing the Mind of Love.
Taking refuge in the Dharma in myself,
I aspire
to help all people fully master the way of practice
and walk together on the path of liberation.
Taking refuge in the Sangha in myself,
I aspire
to help all people build Four-fold Communities
to embrace all beings and support their transformation.
