108 Itipiso – The Recollection of the Buddha | Ajahn Anan

Buddhist Chanting

“Through chanting the recollection of the Buddha 108 times a day with firm intention, the mind is firmly established on the path to heaven and Nibbāna.” Itipi so bhagavā (He, the Blessed One) Arahaṃ (Is indeed the Pure One) Sammāsambuddho, (The Perfectly Enlightened One) Vijjācaraṇa-sampanno (He is impeccable in conduct and understanding) Sugato (The Accomplished One) Lokavidū, (The Knower of the Worlds) Anuttaro purisadamma-sārathi (He trains perfectly those who wish to be trained) Satthā deva-manussānaṃ (He is Teacher of gods and humans) Buddho (He is Awake) Bhagavā’ti. (And Holy) This chant praises the qualities of the Buddha. Chanted in Pali 108 times by Venerable Ajahn Anan Akincano. This chant is a support for one's practice of Buddhanusati, the recollection of the Buddha. Ajahn Anan praises the recitation of this chant as part of one's practice in many of his Dhamma talks. Ajahn Anan suggests that we chant it every day, even many hundreds of times in a day, and throughout our daily activities as a way to support mindfulness and brighten the mind as foundations for peace, collectedness, and insight into the Dhamma. One can follow along on pages 202-3 of the Wat Marp Jan chanting book and see the translation in English as well: https://watmarpjan.org/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/Wat-Marp-Jan-English-Chanting-Book-2562-Edition.pdf