Theruwan Namadina Gatha -

Below are the standard Pali stanzas along with their meanings. 1. Buddha Vandana (Homage to the Buddha) This verse honors the supreme qualities of the Buddha.

"Theruwan Namadina Gatha" (Theruwan Namaskara) is a set of Pali verses recited by Buddhists to pay homage to the (Theruwan): the Buddha (The Enlightened One), the Dhamma (The Teachings), and the Sangha (The Community of Monks) . Theruwan Namadina Gatha

In Sri Lanka and other Theravada Buddhist countries, these Gatha are recited daily during . They serve as a meditative reflection (Anussati) to calm the mind and develop Shraddha (devotion/faith) based on understanding. Below are the standard Pali stanzas along with

Sandiṭṭhiko Akāliko Ehipassiko Opanayiko Paccattaṃ veditabbo viññūhīti. "Theruwan Namadina Gatha" (Theruwan Namaskara) is a set

This verse praises the timeless nature and effectiveness of the Buddha's teachings.

Such indeed is the Blessed One: exalted, omniscient, endowed with knowledge and virtue, well-gone, knower of the worlds, incomparable charioteer for the training of individuals, teacher of gods and men, enlightened and holy. 2. Dhamma Vandana (Homage to the Dhamma)

This verse recognizes the virtues of the community of noble disciples.