Pubbanha Sutta

The Auspicious Morning Discourse

By the power of the Buddha may all evil omens and untoward circumstances,
the ominous cry of birds,
the malign conjunctions of the stars,
and evil dreams be rendered ineffective.

By the power of the Dhamma may all evil omens and untoward circumstances,
the ominous cry of birds,
the malign conjunctions of the stars,
and evil dreams be rendered ineffective.

By the power of the Sangha may all evil omens and untoward circumstances,
the ominous cry of birds,
the malign conjunctions of the stars,
and evil dreams be rendered ineffective.

May all beings who suffer be free from suffering.
May all beings who are in fear be free from fear.
May all beings who are grieving be free from grief.

May beings, celestial and terrestrial, Devas and Nāgas of mighty power, share this merit of ours.
May they long protect the dispensation.
May all beings share this merit which we have thus acquired.
May it redound to their happiness.

Give charity with confidence,
always observe morality,
take delight in meditation,
please come, O heavenly beings.

By the (protective) power of all the Buddhas, Pacceka Buddhas and Arahants
I secure your protection in every way.

Whatever treasure there is here or in the other world,
or whatever precious jewel is in the heavenly worlds,
yet there is none comparable with the Tathāgata.
This precious jewel is in the Buddha.
By this truth may there be peace!

Whatever treasure there is here or in the other world,
or whatever precious jewel is in the heavenly worlds,
yet there is none comparable with the Tathāgata.
This precious jewel is in the Dhamma.
By this truth may there be peace!

Whatever treasure there is here or in the other world,
or whatever precious jewel is in the heavenly worlds,
yet there is none comparable with the Tathāgata.
This precious jewel is in the Sangha.
By this truth may there be peace!

May all blessing be with you!
May all the deities protect you!
By the glorious power of all Buddhas,
May you always be happy!

May all blessing be with you!
May all the deities protect you!
By the glorious power of all Dhammas,
May you always be happy!

May all blessing be with you!
May all the deities protect you!
By the glorious power of all Sanghas,
May you always be happy!

The most compassionate Lord Buddha
fulfilled the perfections for the welfare of all beings,
and attained Supreme Enlightenment.
By these true words, may you always be prosperous.

Just as the most beloved of the Sakyas
was victorious at the foot of the Bodhi tree,
so may you be successful and blessed in all auspicious undertakings.

On the Victor’s Seat,
at the summit of the most sacred earth,
consecrated by all the Buddhas,
the Lord Buddha won the supreme attainment and rejoiced.

May the planets, portents, the dawn, awakening,
opportunity, instance, and offerings to the Noble Sages,
be auspicious for you.

May the physical act be sacred, the verbal act be sacred, and the mental act be sacred.
May you be established in these sacred things.
Having performed the sacred acts,
may you obtain the sacred benefits.

Having obtained the sacred benefits,
may you be happy and prosper in the teachings of the Buddha.
May you, and all your relatives be happy and free from all ailments.