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Vocals - Ms. Namrata Mahabal, Backing Vocals & Arrangements - Mr. Jaydeep Vaidya. Lyrics - Shantidev's Bodhicharyavatara. 

Description: These are Sanskrit verses from Shantidev's Bodhicharyavatara, a seminal 7th Century text from Nalanda University. The verses describe taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma & Sangha, taking a vow to achieve enlightenment not merely for oneself, but for the sake of liberating all sentient beings. Singing this daily is a good way to remind ourselves of the noble intent.  

English Transliteration: 
Buddhaṃ gacchāmi śaraṇaṃ yāvadā bodhimaṇḍataḥ
Dharmaṃ gacchāmi śaraṇaṃ bodhisattvagaṇaṃ tathā॥२६॥

Yathā gṛhītaṃ sugatairbodhicittaṃ purātanaiḥ।
Te bodhisattva-śikṣāyāmānupūrvyā yathā sthitāḥ॥२२

Tadvadutpādayāmyeṣa bodhicittaṃ jagaddhite। 
Tadvadeva ca tāḥ śikṣāḥ śikṣiṣyāmi yathākramam॥२३॥

Adya me saphalaṃ janma sulabdho mānuṣo bhavaḥ। 
Adya buddhakule jāto buddhaputro.asmi sāṃpratam॥२५॥

Jagadadya nimantritaṃ mayā sugatatvena sukhena cāntarā। 
Purataḥ khalu sarvatāyināmabhinandantu surāsurādayaḥ॥३३॥

English translation: 
Until the essence of enlightenment is reached, I go for refuge to the Buddhas.
Also, I take refuge in the Dharma, And in all the host of Bodhisattvas. [26]

Just as all the Buddhas of the past, have brought forth the awakened mind,
And in the precepts of the Bodhisattvas, Step-by-step abode and trained,
Likewise, for the benefit of beings, I will bring to birth the awakened mind,
And in those precepts, step-by-step, I will abide and train myself.

“Today my life has given fruit. This human state has now been well assumed.
Today I take my birth in Buddha’s line, And have become the Buddha’s child and heir.

“And so, today, within the sight of all protectors,
I summon beings, calling them to Buddhahood.
And, till that state is reached, to every earthly joy!
May gods and demigods and all the rest rejoice!”

Refuge & Bodhisattva Vows (बुद्धम गच्चामि शरणाम......)

Vocals: Namrata Mahabal, Violin: Anup Kulthe, Sitar & Backing Vocals: Jaydeep Vaidya, Keyboard: Devendra Bhome. 

This is a traditional gatha (song) based on the eight victories of Buddha. Sung in Pali language, the composition is traditional.

Based on the Book of Protection (Paritta Sutta) from the Pali canon, the Jaya Mangala Gatha proclaims the 8 major victories of the Buddha which are:
Victory over Mara, demon Alavaka, wild elephant Nalagiri, serial killer Angulimala, the evil intentions of Cinca who sought to defame, the arrogant brahmin Saccaka, the Naga   king Nandopananda, and the false views of Brahma Baka

Jaya Mangala Gatha

The profound Hriday Sutra (Heart Sutra)recited in Sanskrit by Chinmay Kolhatkar (Singer, Composer, Arranger) with Sound Design & Concept by Ms. Maneesha Abhay, Pune-based Kathak dancer and choreographer, who is developing choreographies based on Sutras and Stotras from Indian Buddhist Traditions.

Heart Sutra (Sanskrit)

Offering by Shobha Rijal, Byoma Kusuma Buddha Dharma Sangha, Kathmandu

Shakyamuni Mantra by Shobha Rijal

Shakyamuni Mantra by Eyllie Yamamoto from Japan

A Sister Duo Of Lucky And Megha from Mumbai, India

Shakyamuni Mantra By Emvy Sound

This tranquil track is by Tiina Wilkström from Finland.

Uusi Äänitys by Tiina Wilkström

This rendition of the Shakyamuni mantra came out from the meeting of three friends who had in common, deep admiration for Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, & through him for Siddhartha Gautama. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Bhutanese genre called 'Zhungdra', this recording was done in a bedroom overlooking Thimphu valley, and was powered by Bhutanese rice and chillies.

Vocals by Tulku Kuenzang Zhenphen Longdrol @longdrol_zhenphen
Flute by Kinley Gyeltshen @gyel_y_tshen
Tune and music composed by Druksel Dorji @drukseldorji

Shakyamuni Mantra: 'Zhungdra'

This beautiful audio is brought to you by Corinne Castelli on vocals and Nicolai Gerassimez on piano. They are both from Berlin.

Corrine Corelli and Nicolai Gerassimez- SHAKYAMUNI MANTRA

Yeimmy Cuellar Mantra

A meditative mantra recitation of the Shakyamuni Mantra - the mantra of Gautama Buddha

SHAAKYA MUNI MANTRA MEDITATIVE

A global cyber gathering to recite the mantra of the Shakyamuni Buddha – the one who fully embodies wisdom, love, compassion, and complete openness. Let us sing his name... Let us dance his name... And let us praise, honour and hail his name!