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| − | [[Dhamma]] and the [[Sangha]], once, twice, thrice with my joined-palms on my {{Wiki|forehead}} very respectfully and humbly. Owing to my [[deeds]] of [[merit]], may I always be free from the [[four Apayas]], the three [[Kappas]], the [[eight Atthakkhanas]], the five [[Veras]], the four [[Vipattis]], the five [[Byasanas]]; and at the final [[existence]] may I attain [[Magga]], [[Phala]] and [[Nibbana]]! | + | |
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| + | [[Okasa]] [[Okasa]] [[Okasa]] - So as to be free from all my offences, [[accumulated]] from [[evil]] [[deeds]] done {{Wiki|physically}}, verbally and [[mentally]], I pay homage to the [[Three Gems]]: | ||
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| + | the [[Buddha]], | ||
| + | the [[Dhamma]] and | ||
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| + | once, twice, thrice with my joined-palms on my {{Wiki|forehead}} very respectfully and humbly. Owing to my [[deeds]] of [[merit]], may I always be free from the [[four Apayas]], the three [[Kappas]], the [[eight Atthakkhanas]], the five [[Veras]], the four [[Vipattis]], the five [[Byasanas]]; and at the final [[existence]] may I attain [[Magga]], [[Phala]] and [[Nibbana]]! | ||
([[Three Ratana]] = [[Buddha]], [[Dhamma]], [[Sangha]]; [[Okasa]] = asking for permission) | ([[Three Ratana]] = [[Buddha]], [[Dhamma]], [[Sangha]]; [[Okasa]] = asking for permission) | ||
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===The [[Four Apayas]] ([[Nether Worlds]])=== | ===The [[Four Apayas]] ([[Nether Worlds]])=== | ||
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1. The [[Realm]] of intense continuous [[suffering]]/ [[Hell]] ([[Niraya]]); | 1. The [[Realm]] of intense continuous [[suffering]]/ [[Hell]] ([[Niraya]]); | ||
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4. The [[Realm]] of [[miserable]] [[petas]] ([[Asurakaya]]). | 4. The [[Realm]] of [[miserable]] [[petas]] ([[Asurakaya]]). | ||
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===The [[Three Kappas]] (Disasters)=== | ===The [[Three Kappas]] (Disasters)=== | ||
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1. The {{Wiki|disaster}} by famine | 1. The {{Wiki|disaster}} by famine | ||
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3. The {{Wiki|disaster}} by epidemic | 3. The {{Wiki|disaster}} by epidemic | ||
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===The [[Eight Atthakkhanas]] ([[Inopportune Times]])=== | ===The [[Eight Atthakkhanas]] ([[Inopportune Times]])=== | ||
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1. Being born in the [[Hell]]/ [[Niraya]] | 1. Being born in the [[Hell]]/ [[Niraya]] | ||
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8. Being born as a [[human being]] with adequate {{Wiki|intellingence}} to understand the [[teachings of the Buddha]] but not in the [[time]] of the [[Buddha]]. | 8. Being born as a [[human being]] with adequate {{Wiki|intellingence}} to understand the [[teachings of the Buddha]] but not in the [[time]] of the [[Buddha]]. | ||
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===The [[Five Veras]] (Enemies)=== | ===The [[Five Veras]] (Enemies)=== | ||
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1. {{Wiki|Floods}} | 1. {{Wiki|Floods}} | ||
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5. Bad sons and daughters who are unworthy heirs | 5. Bad sons and daughters who are unworthy heirs | ||
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===[[Four Vipattis]] (Deficiencies)=== | ===[[Four Vipattis]] (Deficiencies)=== | ||
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(Impairment; destruction; misfortune) | (Impairment; destruction; misfortune) | ||
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1. Living during the [[time]] of bad rulers ([[Kalavipatti]]) | 1. Living during the [[time]] of bad rulers ([[Kalavipatti]]) | ||
2. Being [[reborn]] in four [[miserable]] [[existences]] ([[Gativipatti]]) | 2. Being [[reborn]] in four [[miserable]] [[existences]] ([[Gativipatti]]) | ||
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4. Being deficient in [[intelligence]], [[knowledge]], [[mindfulness]], [[right effort]] and [[diligence]] ([[Payogavipatti]]) | 4. Being deficient in [[intelligence]], [[knowledge]], [[mindfulness]], [[right effort]] and [[diligence]] ([[Payogavipatti]]) | ||
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===[[Five Kinds of Losses]] ([[Byasanas]])=== | ===[[Five Kinds of Losses]] ([[Byasanas]])=== | ||
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1. Loss of relatives ([[Nati-byasana]]) | 1. Loss of relatives ([[Nati-byasana]]) | ||
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5. Loss of [[morality]] ([[Sila-byasana]]) | 5. Loss of [[morality]] ([[Sila-byasana]]) | ||
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===[[Magga]] (the [[Path]] leading to the [[Nibbana]])=== | ===[[Magga]] (the [[Path]] leading to the [[Nibbana]])=== | ||
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1. The [[Path of Stream-winner]] ( [[Sotapatti-magga]]) | 1. The [[Path of Stream-winner]] ( [[Sotapatti-magga]]) | ||
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4. The [[Path of Arahat]] ([[Arahatta-magga]]) | 4. The [[Path of Arahat]] ([[Arahatta-magga]]) | ||
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===[[Phala]] (The [[fruition]] that immediately follows the [[path]])=== | ===[[Phala]] (The [[fruition]] that immediately follows the [[path]])=== | ||
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| − | 1. The [[fruition]] of Stream-winner(Sotapatti-phala) | + | 1. The [[fruition]] of [[Stream-winner]]([[Sotapatti-phala]]) |
| − | 2. The [[fruition]] of once-returner(Sakadagami-phala) | + | 2. The [[fruition]] of [[once-returner]]([[Sakadagami-phala]]) |
| − | 3. The [[fruition]] of Non-returner(Anagami-phala) | + | 3. The [[fruition]] of [[Non-returner]]([[Anagami-phala]]) |
4. The [[fruition]] of [[Arahat]] ([[Arahatta-phala]]) | 4. The [[fruition]] of [[Arahat]] ([[Arahatta-phala]]) | ||
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===[[Nibbana]] (The [[Extinction]] of [[Lust]], [[Hatred]] and [[Delusion]]) === | ===[[Nibbana]] (The [[Extinction]] of [[Lust]], [[Hatred]] and [[Delusion]]) === | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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* [[Becoming A Buddhist]] | * [[Becoming A Buddhist]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:30, 6 March 2024
Okasa Okasa Okasa - So as to be free from all my offences, accumulated from evil deeds done physically, verbally and mentally, I pay homage to the Three Gems:
the Buddha,
the Dhamma and
the Sangha,
once, twice, thrice with my joined-palms on my forehead very respectfully and humbly. Owing to my deeds of merit, may I always be free from the four Apayas, the three Kappas, the eight Atthakkhanas, the five Veras, the four Vipattis, the five Byasanas; and at the final existence may I attain Magga, Phala and Nibbana!
(Three Ratana = Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha; Okasa = asking for permission)
===The Four Apayas (Nether Worlds)===
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1. The Realm of intense continuous suffering/ Hell (Niraya);
2. The Realm of animals (Tiracchana)
3. The Realm of ever hungry beings (Peta)
4. The Realm of miserable petas (Asurakaya).
The Three Kappas (Disasters)
The Eight Atthakkhanas (Inopportune Times)
1. Being born in the Hell/ Niraya
2. Being born as animals
3. Being born as petas
4. Being born as Asaannatta-brahamas and Arupa-brahamas.
5. Being born as a human being in the remote part of a country which can not be reached by Buddha and his disciples
6. Being born as a human being having the wrong view during the time of the Buddha and his Teachings
7. Being born as a human being with no intellingence to understand the teachings of the Buddha
8. Being born as a human being with adequate intellingence to understand the teachings of the Buddha but not in the time of the Buddha.
The Five Veras (Enemies)
1. Floods
2. Fire(Conflagrations)
3. Bad Ruler
4. Thieves
5. Bad sons and daughters who are unworthy heirs
Four Vipattis (Deficiencies)
(Impairment; destruction; misfortune)
1. Living during the time of bad rulers (Kalavipatti)
2. Being reborn in four miserable existences (Gativipatti)
3. Having physical deformities and disfigurements (Upadhivipatti) and
4. Being deficient in intelligence, knowledge, mindfulness, right effort and diligence (Payogavipatti)
Five Kinds of Losses (Byasanas)
1. Loss of relatives (Nati-byasana)
2. Loss of wealth (Bhoga-byasana)
3. Loss of health due to illness (Roga-byasana)
4. Loss of right view (Ditthi-byasana)
5. Loss of morality (Sila-byasana)
Magga (the Path leading to the Nibbana)
1. The Path of Stream-winner ( Sotapatti-magga)
2. The Path of Once-returner(Sakadagami-magga)
3. The Path of Non-returner (Anagami-magga)
4. The Path of Arahat (Arahatta-magga)
Phala (The fruition that immediately follows the path)
1. The fruition of Stream-winner(Sotapatti-phala)
2. The fruition of once-returner(Sakadagami-phala)
3. The fruition of Non-returner(Anagami-phala)
4. The fruition of Arahat (Arahatta-phala)
Nibbana (The Extinction of Lust, Hatred and Delusion)
See Also
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