Kammā Vācanā: Asking for Forgiveness
The Buddha taught that we benefit from recognizing our faults and abandoning them. Although the Triple Gem cannot actually forgive us, developing a wish to overcome our shortcomings can lead to our happiness and well-being.
Kāyena vācā cittena, pamādena mayā kataṁ
Accayaṁ khama me bhante, Bhūri-pañña tathāgata
Kāyena vācā cittena, pamādena mayā kataṁ
Accayaṁ khama me dhamma, Sanditthika akālika.
Kāyena vācā cittena, pamādena mayā kataṁ
Accayaṁ khama me saṅgha, puññak-kettaṁ anuttara.
If, due to negligence, I have done some wrong, by body, speech, or mind,
Forgive me of that offense, O Bhante, perfect One of vast wisdom.
If, due to negligence, I have done some wrong, by body, speech, or mind,
Forgive me of that offense, O Dhamma, visible and unaffected by time.
If, due to negligence, I have done some wrong, by body, speech, or mind,
Forgive me of that offense, O Sangha, supreme field of merit.
What a wonderful resource. thank you.
Thank you so much this text which I have been searching for!
I was also guided to continue chanting, quote, “……….ettavata ci amhena pamadena mayakatam Acchayam kama me Bhante, buri panna Tathagatha”
Please tell me if this is correct? Is it a continuation; and if so what does it mean? I trained in SL and now live in Canada…….I still chant it daily.
Much metta and many thanks to you all.
Vino Wijeratne