Sacred Texts & Prayers

Buddhist Refuge Prayer

Buddhaṃ Saraṇaṃ Gacchāmi is the Buddhist refuge in the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha. The wording will be published after a reviewed source is received. This page does not present the prayer as a Hindu stotra.

बुद्धं शरणं गच्छामि

DeityThe Triple Gem (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha)

Source traditionBuddhist liturgy

Traditional sourceThe traditional Buddhist going-for-refuge formula. It is presented here as a prayer from Indian traditions, not as a Hindu deity prayer.

This prayer belongs to Buddhist liturgical practice. It is presented respectfully among prayers from Indian traditions and is not classified as a Hindu deity prayer.

Recitation

How it is traditionally used

This formula belongs to Buddhist liturgical practice. It is offered here with respect for that tradition and is not classified among Hindu deity prayers.

Om Namo Venkatesaya

Buddhaṃ Saraṇaṃ Gacchāmi

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About this library

These pages offer traditional Sanskrit for private devotion. English lines are short original summaries, not a copyrighted translation. This is a growing library, not an official TTD text and not an authoritative edition of any shakha.

This page does not imply endorsement by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Indian Railways, Saregama, or any singer or recording company.

Established through the devotion and collective efforts of the local railway community of Alipurduar Junction and local devotees.