Podcasts about three refuges

Why do we need refuge? In Zen Buddhism the Three Refuges are like a life-raft on the sea of life. We face many storms of different conditions and circumstances. We face natural disasters, floods and fires; the storms of relationships, loss and disappointment; we face wars and financial anxiety. We can summarise these as: Fear Uncertainty Vulnerability Greed, hatred and ignorance People may take refuge in gods or an intervention God. They make seek refuge in authoritarian leaders. The Buddha taught us to find refuge within this world, within ourselves and our relationships.

Norman gives the sixth talk of the "Living by Vow" 2025 Series on The Three Refuges  to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. His lectures reference Shohaku Okumura's book "Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts." This talk focuses on "The Robe Chant." https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Living-by-Vow-Talk-6-2025-Series-The-Robe-Chant.mp3 Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you!

Norman gives the fifth talk of the "Living by Vow" 2025 Series on The Three Refuges  to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. His lectures reference Shohaku Okumura's book "Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts." Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Living-by-Vow-Talk-5-2025-Series-The-Three-Refuges-Part-Two.mp3

Norman gives the fourth talk of the "Living by Vow" 2025 Series on The Three Refuges  to the Dharma Seminar as the focus of the Everyday Zen 2025 Practice Period. His lectures reference Shohaku Okumura's book "Living by Vow; A Practical Introduction to Eight Essential Zen Chants and Texts." Suggested donation: $7 https://bit.ly/donate-edz-online-teachings We cannot continue offering teachings online without it. Thank you! https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/edz.assets/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Living-by-Vow-Talk-4-2025-Series-Three-Refuges.mp3

We all need ways to guide our attention that allow us to find wisdom, love and freedom in the midst of our lives. This talk reviews three archetypal gateways—Buddha/awareness, Dharma/truth, and Sangha/loving community. Through teachings, guided meditations and a traditional refuge ritual, we engage together in bringing alive these pathways to healing and peace. (Note: Includes Refuges string tying ceremony and chanting the Refuges at end). 

Ajahn Amaro offered this reading and commentary which ends chapter 3 ‘The Three Refuges' and begins chapter 4 ‘The Way of Loving Kindness' up to the section ‘Metta and Morality' on 27 January 2024 during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post 11 – Chapters 3 and 4 – The Three Refuges (part3) and The Way of Loving Kindness (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro offered this reading and commentary from ‘Dependent Origination' and then chapter 3 ‘The Three Refuges', section ‘The First Refuge', on 22 January 2024 during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post 08 – Reading: Dependent Origination and Chapter 3 – The Three Refuges (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro offered this reading and commentary from chapter 3 ‘The Three Refuges', section ‘The Second Refuge' until the ‘Paying Respect to the Three Jewels', on 23 January 2024 during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post 09 – Chapter 3 – The Three Refuges (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro offered this reading and commentary from chapter 3 ‘The Three Refuges', continuing the section ‘Paying Respect to the Three Jewels' until the 'Opening to Religious Conventions', on 24 January 2024 during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post 10 – Chapter 3 – The Three Refuges (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro offered this reading and commentary from chapter 3 ‘The Three Refuges', section ‘The Second Refuge' until the ‘Paying Respect to the Three Jewels', on 23 January 2024 during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post 09 – Chapter 3 – The Three Refuges (part 2) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro offered this reading and commentary from ‘Dependent Origination' and then chapter 3 ‘The Three Refuges', section ‘The First Refuge', on 22 January 2024 during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post 08 – Reading: Dependent Origination and Chapter 3 – The Three Refuges (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro offered this reading and commentary from chapter 3 ‘The Three Refuges', continuing the section ‘Paying Respect to the Three Jewels' until the 'Opening to Religious Conventions', on 24 January 2024 during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post 10 – Chapter 3 – The Three Refuges (part 3) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Ajahn Amaro offered this reading and commentary which ends chapter 3 ‘The Three Refuges' and begins chapter 4 ‘The Way of Loving Kindness' up to the section ‘Metta and Morality' on 27 January 2024 during the Winter Retreat at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery, UK. The post 11 – Chapters 3 and 4 – The Three Refuges (part3) and The Way of Loving Kindness (part 1) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

This episode is the third installment of chapter five of my book-in-process, The Ten Fields of Zen: A Primer for Practitioners. In the first episode, I described the central role of Precepts in Zen and covered the Three Refuges, Three Pure Precepts, and two of the Grave Precepts. In the last episode, I talked about the Grave (serious, or weighty) Precepts 3-8. In this episode, I'll discuss Grave Precepts nine and ten, and talk about how we work with Precepts.

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center)

This episode is the second part of chapter five of my book-in-process, The Ten Fields of Zen: A Primer for Practitioners. In the last episode, I described the central role of Precepts in Zen and covered the Three Refuges, Three Pure Precepts, and two of the Grave Precepts. In this episode, I talk about the Grave (serious, or weighty) Precepts three through eight. In the next episode, I'll discuss Grave Precepts nine and ten, and talk more about how we work with Precepts.

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

(Insight Meditation Society - Retreat Center)

This is the audio of a video of a summary of the events at May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Ancestors, Co-Coordinated by Funie Hsu, Chenxing Han, & Duncan Ryūken Williams.Here is a list of the voices, chants, & Dharma Messages you'll hear: (Time-stamps are from the actual YouTube VIDEO Summary):· 0:26- 0:56 O-Daiko drum roll led by Dr. Paula Arai (Institute of Buddhist Studies) and Kansho Bell ringing led by Rev. Harry Bridge (Buddhist Church of Oakland)· 0:57-2:30 Emcee introduction, Funie Hsu/Chhi and Chenxing Han· 2:31-2:57 Chanting of the Three Refuges by Ven. Phra Khru Manas Siriratanathammawithet, Ven. Phra Maha Saichon Santikaro, and Ven. Phra Khru Baidika Jungrak Khemacaro (Wat Mongkolratanaram)· 2:58- 3:33 Recitation of the Hyobyakumon (Pronouncement of Intention) by Rev. Duncan Ryūken Williams (Zenshuji Soto Mission)· 3:34-3:57 Dharma message by Arisika Razak of East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland· 3:58-4:12 Chenxing- Introduction of Offerings+Chanting+Recitation of Memorial Tablets· 4:13-5:07 Chanting of Heart Sutra, led by Ven. Dr. Longyun Shi (American Bodhi Sea Buddhist Association) and presentation of tablet for Yik Oi Huang by Sasanna Yee (Communities as One)· 5:08-5:36 Dharma message by Jee Suthamwanthanee (Bay Area Thai Sangha)· 5:37- 6:08 Dharma message by Rev. Liên Shutt (Access to Zen)· 6:09-6:35  Prayer for Caste Equity by Thenmozhi Soundararajan (Equality Labs)· 6:36-6:54 Chenxing-Introduction of Kintsugi Lotus Offering and Chant· 6:55-7:11 Offering of Kintsugi Lotus by Ven. Hyongjeon and Ven. Hyokeun (Borisa Zen Center), accompanied by chant in Praise of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, led by Ven. Thich Tinh Nghia (Thien Tam Buddhist Temple)· 7:12-7:38 Dharma message by Rev. Grace Song (Won Institute of Graduate Studies)· 7:39-8:30 Dharma message by sujatha baliga (Gyuto Foundation)· 8:31-9:15 Protection Chant, led by Ven. Khammai Sayakoummane (Wat Lao Saysettha of Santa Rosa)· 9:16-9:43 Chanting and Taiko drumming by Diablo Taiko· 9:44-9:53 Daoist conducted by Master E-Man and Sumo Liu· 9:54-10:21 Chenxing- Introducing Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Monica Wilson and her reading of the city's 2021 apology· 10:22-10:55 Mayor Monica Wilson reading the city's apology· 10:56-11:10 Chenxing introducing flower offerings by the family of Angelo Quinto and Yik Oi Huang· 11:11-11:33 Daoist ceremony conducted by Master E-Man and Sumo Liu(Not able to be included in our practice as it didn't have voiced audio -- but will be in the MWG Summary video --  Khenpo Paljor Gyatso leading the draping of Tibetan blessing scarves, or khatas, at Antioch's town marker.) Link to website of May We Gather 2024: A National Buddhist Pilgrimage for Asian American Ancestors  HOSTREV. LIÊN SHUTT (she/they) is a recognized leader in the movement that breaks through the wall of American white-centered convert Buddhism to welcome people of all backgrounds into a contemporary, engaged Buddhism. As an ordained Zen priest, licensed social worker, and longtime educator/teacher of Buddhism, Shutt represents new leadership at the nexus of spirituality and social justice, offering a special warm welcome to Asian Americans, all BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, and those seeking a “home” in the midst of North American society's reckoning around racism, sexism, homophobia, and xenophobia. Shutt is a founder of Access to Zen (2014). You can learn more about her work at AccessToZen.org.

07/10/2023, Ryushin Paul Haller, dharma talk at City Center. In this talk from Beginner's Mind Temple, Ryushin Paul Haller discusses how taking refuge from the afflictions of desire, aversion and confusion, supports our commitment to take refuge in the wholesome qualities of the six Paramitas. Each of the Three Refuges — refuge in Buddha, refuge in Dharma and refuge in Sangha — has many expressions in practice, all of which can contribute to awakening.

ADZG 1098 ADZG Sunday Morning Dharma Talk by Taigen Dan Leighton

Luang Por Tongdaeng was so kind to perform for us the traditional ceremony of taking refuge in the 'Triple Gem' (Buddha, Dhamma & Sangha), and to observe the 8 precepts. Dr Lakmini is leading our lay community in requesting the Three Refuges and the 8 precepts from Luang Por Next, Luang Por recites 'Namo tassa...' (Homage to the Buddha) three times. The lay community repeats 'Namo tassa...' three times. Luang Por recites each of the 8 precepts in Pali, followed by the lay community repeating each precepts. The Buddha recommended that laity keeps eight precepts on the 'Uposatha' holidays, marking the four moon phases (about once a week). Lay disciples of the Buddha are encouraged to dedicate these days to spiritual practice, avoiding any distractions and spending the day meditating, listening to Dhamma, visiting monasteries, and making good karma. As our modern calendar doesn't follow the moon phases, at Dhammagiri we usually do our One Day Meditation Retreat with 8 precpts on the weekend: Every Saturday 07.30 am; and Sundays closest to the full moon at 09.00 am. The eight precepts are more focussed on renunciation and developing meditation than the regular five precepts. Although there's nothing 'evil' in eating in the evening, or listening to music, these activites still distract the mind, incline us to sensuality, and make the develpment of samādhi much more difficult. English Translation of the Eight Precepts: "I undertake the training rule to abstain from intentionally killing any living being." (including animals, even insects) "I undertake the training rule to abstain from stealing." "I undertake the training rule to abstain from any non-celibate conduct." "I undertake the training rule to abstain from lying." "I undertake the training rule to abstain from alcohol or any drugs that cause intoxication and heedlessness." "I undertake the training rule to abstain from eating at the unsuitable time." ('unsuitable' in this context means from noon until next dawn, i.e. one eats only in the morning) "I undertake the training rule to abstain from dancing, singing, music, shows & entertainments, garlands, perfumes, cosmetics, make up, jewelry and adornments." "I undertake the training rule to abstain from high or luxurious seats/beds" After the ceremony has concluded, Luang Por provides some instructions for the following session of silent meditation, translated by Ajahn Moshe. Our Podcast on our own Dhammagiri Website, no need for any special app, just listen in any browser. Also easy to search, just enter e. g. : 'Meditation' or 'Loving Kindness' in search, and it will show all our podcasts on that subject: https://www.dhammagiri.net/podcast More about Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage: https://www.dhammagiri.net/news Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724 Our email Newsletter: https://tinyletter.com/dhammagiri/archive Our Podcasts on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SHWfWEGkO8OAtSWNJlqyD Our Podcasts on Apple/itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dhammagiri-buddhist-podcasts/id1534539834 .

(Common Ground Meditation Center)

(Common Ground Meditation Center)

Ajahn Thitapanno reflects on beneficial ways to recollect the Three Refuges in one’s practice. This talk was offered on February 27, 2023 at Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

This talk was given by the Reverends Jay Rinsen Weik Roshi and Karen Do'on Weik Sensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on July 22, 2022 as part of a special teaching retreat on the stages of the Mahayana Path. In part 15 of this talk series the Reverends consider Karma as it relates to the Gatha of Atonement and discuss The Three Refuges. If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org. Part of the Stages of the Mahayana Path series.

Teisho by Sensei John Pulleyn. Automated Transcript The post The Precepts, Part 1: The Three Poisons, Repentance, The Three Refuges, and The Three Pure Precepts appeared first on Rochester Zen Center.

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

(Insight Meditation Society - Forest Refuge)

Julie Nelson gives an enouragement talk, relating The Three Refuges to the writings of the Fransiscan Richard Rohr. (September 8, 2022)

The following topics were addressed by the Venerable during this episode, • Happiness and attachment • Benefits of meditating in Nature • Temporary Buddhist ordination & 8 precepts retreat • Why do we need to take Three Refuges to follow the teaching of the Buddha? For more resources on Buddhist teachings, visit our website at buddhisttemple.ca

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) An exploration of how the three refuges can be used during retreat to support practice. Recognizing the lineage and Buddha nature, the Dharma of our bodies, and the Sangha as a network as support systems that undergird our practice. Includes working with perceptions and using the natural world as part of practice.

(keywords) (approx. 42 mins. - slightly edited version) Ajahn Chah passing away, ‘What Is Contemplation', Rahula, mirror, wise reflection, citta, craft, proliferation, feeling enquiry, (1), goal, liberation, Dhammapada 154, unconditioned, unmade, imperturbable, griefless, dustless, secure, (2), wisdom and compassion, (3) Three Refuges, sustaining, safe haven, clear seeing, precipitated, actuality, (4) handful of leaves, Four Noble Truths, avijja, boredom, right effort, yabber, (5) five spiritual faculties, freedom from remorse, (6) six senses, (7) seven factors of awakening, stable trajectory, goodies, inner work, (8) Bhikkhuni Mahapajapati, gym, violin, fruit tree, compulsive judging, selfism, hatred, hell, bullying, speaking with your own heart, competence.

Dharma talk by Melissa Myozen Blacker, Roshi on December 23, 2021

In this episode, WH Facilitator, Don Givens, talks about the Three Refuges. These are core principles that we turn to for stability and support as we navigate the instability of trudging through life on life's terms. In a path that teaches of impermanence and the inconstancy of life, where can we find a solid ground to stand? The Buddha: representing our greatest potential for a wise and compassionate heart, The Dharma: representing the principles and practices outlined in the Noble Eightfold Path, and The Sangha: representing the community of wise friendship and spiritual companions on the path.

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2021.11.19 at the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, CA. ******* Three Refuges and Three Liberative Insights (2021-11-14 00:00:00 -0800) ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2021.11.17 at the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, CA. ******* Three Refuges and Three Liberative Insights (2021-11-14 00:00:00 -0800) ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2021.11.15 at the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, CA. ******* Three Refuges and Three Liberative Insights (2021-11-14 00:00:00 -0800) ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

(Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery) Guided Meditation | Qlympia LGBTQ Sangha

(Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery) Guided Meditation | Qlympia LGBTQ Sangha

“Everything reflects triple treasure. You reflect triple treasure, and questioning triple treasure reflects triple treasure. Not understanding what the heck I'm talking about is triple treasure. We're talking about coming home to ourselves, trusting ourselves, relying on ourselves. And there's that tricky word. Self. What is self? Is it my memories? No. Is it my thoughts? Is it what I'm saying right now? No. Is it the clothes I'm wearing, this body that I'm in? No, not quite. Then what is it? What's left? That's not self, that's what we truly are. “ - Emily Eslami Emily brings us a precept, a promise, and gift in her latest installment of her ever timely precept series with an in depth look at the three refuges. What are they (everything!), and what are they a refuge from (everything else??)? And what does it mean to take refuge in them? Find out here! 

https://www.oceangatezen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Three-Refuges-in-Bodhisattva-Ceremony-compressed.mp3 YouTube Video at Taking the Three Refuges in the Bodhisattva Ceremony https://www.oceangatezen.org/2021/04/three-refuges-in-the-bodhisattva-ceremony/feed/ 0

The Three Refuges - Gateways to Awakening (2021-01-06) - We all seek refuge, a sense of safety or homecoming amidst the uncertainties of life. Our way of finding refuge can either imprison or free us. This talk explores the false refuges that entrap us in feeling separate and endangered, and the refuges of Awareness (Buddha,) Truth (Dharma) and Love (Sangha) that reveal our true nature. This evening gathering includes a ceremony with candles, reflection and music.

(Chinese) By listening to Master's Buddha Chanting, we seem to suddenly enter into heavenly paradise with Master beside us. The endless love and blessings will always surround and protect us. Let Master's touching and heavenly Sounds, plus Her endless blessing power go deep into your heart 1. Praise to Quan Yin Bodhisattva 2. Meal Offering Chant 3. Mantra and Verse To End a Meal 4. Praise to Vajrapani Bodhisattva 5. Universal Worthy Bodhisattva's Verse of Exhortation 6. The Three Refuges 7. ...

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2020-10-18 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ****** Would you rather watch? A video of this talk is available at https://youtu.be/1nSksDx3zb0 . ****** A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Closed Captioning: https://otter.ai/s/6GfXJR_sSiipDABOv9-dXg Transcript: https://media.audiodharma.org/documents/transcripts/2020/2020-10-18_Actions_and_the_Three_Refuges.pdf ****** For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ****** If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting Audio Dharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ****** This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2020-10-18 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ****** Would you rather watch? A video of this talk is available at https://youtu.be/1nSksDx3zb0 . ****** A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Closed Captioning: https://otter.ai/s/6GfXJR_sSiipDABOv9-dXg Transcript: https://media.audiodharma.org/documents/transcripts/2020/2020-10-18_Actions_and_the_Three_Refuges.pdf ****** For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ****** If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting Audio Dharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ****** This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

Introduction to Buddhism Q&A Series for New Buddhists, kindly conducted by lay Buddhist Geetha Mendis. Session 1: The Three Refuges (05-09-2020) Session 2: The Five Precepts (12-09-2020) - apologies no sound was recorded, so not published. Session 3: The Four Noble Truths (19-09-2020). (Slides on website). Session 4: The Noble Eightfold Path (26-09-2020), audio failed, so it was recorded again on 09-10-2020.  Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. Find the whole series, including notes here: https://bswa.org/teaching/introduction-buddhism-qa-series-new-buddhists-1-4/ To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.

Introduction to Buddhism Q&A Series for New Buddhists, kindly conducted by lay Buddhist Geetha Mendis. Session 1: The Three Refuges (05-09-2020) Session 2: The Five Precepts (12-09-2020) - apologies no sound was recorded, so not published. Session 3: The Four Noble Truths (19-09-2020). (Slides on website). Session 4: The Noble Eightfold Path (26-09-2020) Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. Find the whole series, including notes here: https://bswa.org/teaching/introduction-buddhism-qa-series-new-buddhists-1-4/ To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.  

Introduction to Buddhism Q&A Series for New Buddhists, kindly conducted by lay Buddhist Geetha Mendis. Session 1: The Three Refuges (05-09-2020) Session 2: The Five Precepts (12-09-2020) Session 3: The Four Noble Truths (19-09-2020) Session 4: The Noble Eightfold Path (26-09-2020) Find the whole series, including notes here: https://bswa.org/teaching/introduction-buddhism-qa-series-new-buddhists-1-4/ Teachings are available for downloading from the BSWA website, the BSWA Youtube Channel, the BSWA Podcast, and Deeper Dhamma Podcast. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

Introduction to Buddhism Q&A Series for New Buddhists, kindly conducted by lay Buddhist Geetha Mendis. Session 1: The Three Refuges (09-09-2020). Sessions 3-4 are still to come and will be available here: https://bswa.org/teaching/introduction-buddhism-qa-series-new-buddhists-1-4/ Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Recorded at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre, Perth, WA.

This talk was originally posted on Ven. Yuttadhammo Bhikkhu's YouTube Channel. To watch this talk on YouTube kindly visit https://youtu.be/_o9ScjUn2Ec .

0:13 Homage to the Triple Gem 3:02 Recollection of the Buddha 3:53 Recollection of the Dhamma 4:33 Recollection of the Sangha 5:58 Requesting the Five Precepts 6:40 Taking the Three Refuges and Five Precepts 10:56 Metta Sutta (English) 15:09 Metta Sutta (Pali) Text https://bswa.org/practices/chanting-dhamma-ajahn-vayama/ Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean.  

This talk was given by Andrea Fella on 2020-05-26 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ****** This recording picks up in the middle of a talk, I forgot to press record! The first half summarized the Three Refuges and going for refuges, which was the topic of last week's session. The second part of the talk explores how, as we go for refuge through engaging with the practice (walking the path), we become a refuge for others (keeping the path clear for others to follow). ****** For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ****** If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting Audio Dharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ****** This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

Today (May 3)  is Vesak and Ajahn chants the 5 and 8 precepts. But it doesn't have to be Vesak to practice the precepts and Ajahn encourages you to follow the precepts whenever you can, where ever you are, even for a day. Homage to the Buddha 0:00 Three Refuges 0:44 Five Precepts 2:22 Eight Precepts 5:06 Vesak Day Celebration held at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre. To find and download more precious Dhamma teachings, visit the BSWA teachings page: https://bswa.org/teachings/, choose the teaching you want and click on the audio to open it up on Podbean. Please support the BSWA in making teachings available for free online via Patreon.

The Three Refuges - Gateways to Belonging and Freedom (2020-01-08) - We all need ways to guide our attention that allow us to find wisdom, love and freedom in the midst of our lives. This talk reviews three archetypal gateways—Buddha/awareness, Dharma/truth, and Sangha/loving community. Through teachings, guided meditations and a traditional refuge ritual, we engage together in bringing alive these pathways to healing and peace. (Note: Includes Refuges string tying ceremony and chanting the Refuges at end)

Longing to Belong - Spiritual practice reveals our belonging through bringing presence to three gateways: the aliveness of the present moment, loving relatedness, and the openness and lucidity of awareness itself. This talk includes guided meditations in exploring each gateway. It ends with the community chanting of Om, a mantra of connectedness - an expression of belonging. NOTE: a talk from the archives 2009-12-09 reflecting on the "Three Refuges."

Dharma talk on “Three Refuges: Truth, Love, Presence” with InsightLA teacher Wendy Block. InsightLA Long Beach CA, Sunday Sit, June 9, 2019.

Buddhism is not a theistic tradition. There is no one else, nothing separate. Nothing to believe or disbelieve. We go for refuge in the buddha, dharma and sangha to help us see what is true for ourselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79tfXYAdNaU

“And the simple fact that by being attentive, by learning to listen (or recovering the natural capacity to listen which cannot be learned any more than breathing), we can find ourself engulfed in such happiness that it cannot be explained: the happiness of being at one with everything in that hidden ground of Love for which there can be no explanations.” - Thomas Merton To "Hold Space" for ourselves and others, especially during this current uncertain and rapidly changing time in our world. The single most important gift we have to offer ourselves and others in "times of uncertainty" and in life itself is the wisdom, and the art of "Holding Space," being "A Place of Refuge." Tonight through a series of mental and physical exercises familiar in Zen Mind-Body Training and a Dharma Talk about about the Three Refuges of The Buddhadharma and how to develop a tender and open heart for ourselves and others, we will begin to lay the ground for being "Community" for our family, friends, neighbors, and the world during these troubling times.

Three Gateways to Peace and Freedom - This talk explores the three archetypal refuges of truth, love and awareness. We look at the outer and inner aspects of each refuge, and then through guided reflections and a Refuge Ritual, deepen our commitment to the pathways that awaken our minds and free our hearts. NOTE: Includes a Refuge Ritual at the end of the talk - if you'd like to participate, you'll need some red string. We use "Classic crochet thread, size 10 in red" about 36 inches per person. Sing along - the Three Refuges chant sheet is available at www.tarabrach.com/three-gateways-peace-freedom/. Your support enables us to continue to offer these talks and meditations freely. If you value them, I hope you will consider offering a donation at this time at www.tarabrach.com/donation/. With gratitude and love, Tara

For over 2,500 years, in every form of Buddhism, you formally become a Buddhist by stating, “I take refuge in the Buddha, I take refuge in the Dharma, I take refuge in the Sangha.” Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha are therefore known collectively as the Three Refuges, Three Treasures, Three Jewels, or the Triple Gem. This episode covers what the Three Treasures are and what it means (and doesn't mean) to take refuge in them.

Andrew discusses the role of commitment, faith, and devotion on the path of awakening. He discusses the traditional Buddhist practice of taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

Ajahn Viradhammo begins by explaining the Itipiso Chant, and how we practice with the Three Refuges. We are encouraged us to ask ourselves: What gives us strength? What it is we trust in?  And what can we ultimately rely on?… Read the rest

Gateways of Remembrance: The Three Refuges (2016-01-06) - This talk explores the traditional refuges of awareness (buddha nature), truth (dharma) and love (sangha) that are at the heart of Buddhism, and found in many spiritual and religious traditions. It includes a look at our false refuges - strategies that seek to comfort and gratify, but are temporary fixes - and moves into reflections that help us remember, trust and live from our true nature.  (Concludes with a ceremony tying red cords in remembrance of the refuges.)

A Dharma Talk (Teisho) with Jay Rinsen Weik Sensei, Abbot of the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo. The suggested donation for this podcast is only $1. If every podcast downloaded received a fast donation, then podcasts would be self-sustaining and the Great Heartland Buddhist Temple of Toledo would likely meet its operating budget for the year. Please consider what The Drinking Gourd podcasts mean to you! _/_

Every moon phase the lay community has an opportunity to request the eight precepts during the evening puja. This is recorded on 5th May 2012 - Second Edition 2006 Amaravati Publications The post Formal Requests – Three Refuges and the Eight Precepts (Pali and English 131-136) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Every moon phase the lay community has an opportunity to request the eight precepts during the evening puja. This is recorded on 5th May 2012 - Second Edition 2006 Amaravati Publications The post Formal Requests – Three Refuges and the Eight Precepts (Pali and English 59 -69) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Morning and Evening Chanting (Puja), Reflections, and Suttas, as used by Buddhist Monasteries and Groups associated with the Western Forest Sangha in the lineage of Venerable Ajahn Chah. - Second Edition 2006 Amaravati Publications The post Formal Requests – Three Refuges and the Eight Precepts (page 131-136) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Parittas and Suttas as used by Buddhist Monasteries and Groups associated with the Western Forest Sangha in the lineage of Venerable Ajahn Chah. - Amaravati Publications The post Parittas – The Three Refuges – (page 27) appeared first on Amaravati Buddhist Monastery.

Inspiration is present because of how we live – it is not something that comes from inside of us or outside of us. This week’s FBA Podcast, by Vidhuma, looks at: “Maintaining Inspiration.” In his usual humble, poetic, and beautifully spoken way, Vidhuma weaves his way through The Three Refuges, bringing in his favorite American poets and writers, including Walt Whitman, as he explores the theme of the convention: The Heart of the Order. Talk given at the North American Order Convention, 2010