Ratana Sutta

Ratana / Yadanar

Ratana means Gem (precious jewel)

Ratana Sutta

• Second Sutta in “Paritta Pali”
• Ashin Ananda recited the Sutta at Vesali
• Assertion of truth
• To overcome three calamities :
  massive losses due to famine,
  diseases, and
  [destructive] weapons

Triple Gems

• Buddha
  The Blessed One, the Worthy One, the Enlightened One
• Dhamma
  Teachings of the Buddha
• Sangha
  Monastic Order of the Buddha; Congregation of [paramatta] monks

Three Refuges

• I take refuge in the Buddha
• I take refuge in the Dhamma
• I take refuge in the Sangha

Sutta

Pali in Burmese script

Pali Text & English Translation