Praying in Buddhism: Examples of Buddhist
PrayersBy www.buddhanet.net
EXAMPLES OF BUDDHIST
PRAYERS
Universal Love Aspiration
Through the working of Great
Compassion
in their hearts,
May all beings have happiness
and the causes of happiness,
May all be free from sorrow
and the causes of sorrow;
May all never be separated from
the
sacred happiness, which is
sorrowless;
And may all live in equanimity,
Without too much attachment
and too much aversion;
and live believing in the
equality of
all that lives. Namo Amida Buddha
Daily Affirmation Prayer
Entrusting in the Primal Vow of
Buddha,
Calling out the Buddha-name,
I shall pass through the journey
of life with strength and joy.
Revering the Light of Buddha,
Reflecting upon my imperfect
self,
I shall proceed to live a life of
gratitude.
Following the Teachings of
Buddha,
Listening to the Right Path,
I shall share the True Dharma
with all.
Rejoicing in the compassion of
Buddha,
Respecting and aiding all
sentient beings,
I
shall work towards the welfare of society and the world.
Golden Chain Prayer
We are a link in Amidas golden
chain
of love that stretches around the
world.
We will keep our link bright and
strong.
We will be kind and gentle to
every living thing and protect all who are weaker than ourselves.
We will think pure and beautiful
thoughts,
say pure and beautiful words, and
do pure
and beautiful deeds.
May every link in Amidas chain of
love be bright and strong, and may we all attain perfect peace. Namo Amida
Buddha.
Prayer for Light
O Amida, I enjoin my hands and
pray to you, who resides in every quarter, direction and within my heart. Let
your Primal Vow kindle the Light of Dharma in all beings, for those who grope
bewildered in the gloom of sorrow. Namo Amida Buddha.
Refuge Prayer
O Amida, I take refuge in you,
Ocean of Oneness, Eternal Life
and Light;
Entrusting with my whole heart
and mind
In your Primal Vow;
I am empowered by you to live a
full, Compassionate and creative life,
I dedicate myself to the service
of all beings,
Striving to help others realize,
Their human potential and
Enlightenment;
May your Teachings guide me
Throughout the day, in my relationships,
work and play. Namo Amida Buddha
Metta Karuna Prayer
O Amida,
Oneness of Life and Light,
Entrusting in your Great
Compassion,
May you shed the foolishness in
myself,
Transforming me into a conduit of
Love.
May I be a medicine for the sick
and weary,
Nursing their afflictions until
they are cured;
May I become food and drink,
During time of famine,
May I protect the helpless and
the poor,
May I be a lamp,
For those who need your Light,
May I be a bed for those who need
rest,
and guide all seekers to the
Other Shore.
May all find happiness through my
actions,
and let no one suffer because of
me.
Whether they love or hate me,
Whether they hurt or wrong me,
May they all obtain true
entrusting,
Through Other Power,
and realize Supreme Nirvana.
Namo Amida Buddha
Buddhist Mealtime Prayer
This food is the gift of the
whole universe,
Each morsel is a sacrifice of
life,
May I be worthy to receive it.
May the energy in this food,
Give me the strength,
To transform my unwholesome
qualities
into wholesome ones.
I am grateful for this food,
May I realize the Path of
Awakening,
For the sake of all beings.
Namo Amida Buddha.
Courtesy to
http://buddhistfaith.tripod.com/buddhistprayer/
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