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Basic Morning and Evening Chanting

A simple daily chanting sequence for beginners.

  1. 1

    Prepare the space and yourself

    Tidy your shrine table or a quiet corner, light incense and candles as an offering, and sit or kneel in a comfortable posture.

  2. 2

    Bow to the Triple Gem three times

    Make the five-point prostration three times before you begin chanting.

  3. 3

    Homage (Namo three times)

    With palms joined, recite the words of homage to the Triple Gem and "Namo tassa bhagavato…" three times.

  4. 4

    Chant the verses in praise of the Triple Gem

    Chant "Itipi so" (the qualities of the Buddha), then the qualities of the Dhamma and of the Saṅgha, in that order.

  5. 5

    Spread loving-kindness and share merit

    When you finish chanting, sit quietly for a moment, then recite the words spreading loving-kindness to yourself and all beings. Close by bowing to the Triple Gem three more times.