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Latest revision as of 01:48, 29 February 2016
1. "I take refuge in the Buddha," (Buddham sharanam gacchami): the Enlightened One, the Teacher, the one whose life gives living proof that it is possible to transcend the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
2. "I take refuge in the Dharma" (Dharmam sharanam gacchami), the Teaching of the Buddha detailing the path to the attainment of Nirvana
3. "I take refuge in the Sangha” (Sangham sharanam gacchami), the "association" of those monastic and lay disciples of the Buddha committed to following the Dharma.
