Budu Guna Gathawa 108 Times - Waharaka Thero - Ithipi So Bhagawa Review

The chant lists the nine virtues (Nawa Arahadi Budu Guna) of the Enlightened One: : The Worthy One, free from all defilements. Sammā-sambuddho : The Self-Enlightened One.

Ven. Waharaka Thero was known for emphasizing the of Pali terms, often moving away from traditional Sanskritized interpretations to uncover what he termed the "true Dhamma". The chant lists the nine virtues (Nawa Arahadi

The "Budu Guna Gathawa" (Itipiso Gatha) is a central Buddhist chant that honors the nine supreme qualities of the Buddha. In the teachings of the late , chanting this 108 times is more than a ritual; it is a profound method of Buddhānusati (recollection of the Buddha) designed to bridge the gap between mere recitation and spiritual realization. 1. The Essence of the Itipiso Gatha The chant lists the nine virtues (Nawa Arahadi