Itipiso Chanting for blessings and protection

Itipiso Bhagava (He is indeed the Exalted One)

Araham (far from defilements)

Samma Sambuddho (perfectly enlightened by Himself)

Vijjacaranasampanno (fully possessed of wisdom and excellent conduct)

Sugato Lokavidu (knower of the worlds)

Anutaro Purisadhammasarathi Sattha (unexcelled Trainer of tamable men)

Devamanussanam (teacher of deities and men)

Buddho (the Awakened One)

Bhagavati (the Lord skilled in teaching Dhamma)

Svakkato Bhagavata Dhammo (well expounded is the Exalted One’s Dhamma)

Sanditthiko (to be seen here and now)

Akaliko (not delayed in time)

Ehipassiko ( (inviting one to) come and see)

Opanayiko (leading inwards)

Paccatam Veditabbo Vinnuhiti (to be seen by each wise man for himself)

Supatipanno Bhagavato Savakasangho (that which is the Sangha of the Exalted One’s disciple who have
practiced well)

Ujupatipanno Bhagavato Savakasangho (that which is the Sangha of the Exalted One’s disciple who have
practiced straightly)

Nayapatipanno Bhagavato Savakasangho (that which is the Sangha of the Exalted One’s disciple who
have practiced rightly)

Samicipatipanno Bhagavato Savakasangho (that which is the Sangha of the Exalted One’s disciple who
have practiced properly)

Yadittam (that is to say)

Cattari Purisayugani (the four pairs of men- those who are in the four pairs of Noble Path and Fruition)

Attha Purisapuggala (the eight types of individual persons- those who are with the mind of a Stream
Winner up to Fruition of Arahantship)
Esa Bhagavato Savakasangho (that is the Sangha of the Exalted One’s disciples)

Ahuneyyo (worthy of gifts)

Pahuneyyo (worthy of hospitality)

Dakkkhineyyo (worthy of offerings)

Anjalikaraniyo (who should be respected)

Anuttaram Punakkhetam Lokassati (incomparable field of merit to the world)

Then chant request for observing 5 precepts separately with Three Refuges:

Ahang Bhante Visum Visum Rakkhanatthaya Tisaranena Saha Panca Silani Yacami,

Dutiyampi Ahang Bhante Visum Visum Rakkhanatthaya Tisaranena Saha Panca Silani Yacami,

Tatiyampi Ahang Bhante Visum Visum Rakkhanatthaya Tisaranena Saha Panca Silani Yacami.

(May I, Venerable Sir, ask for 5 precepts to observe separately together with the Three Refuges.

For the second time, may I, Venerable Sir, ask for 5 precepts to observe separately together with the
Three Refuges.

For the third time, may I, Venerable Sir, ask for 5 precepts to observe separately together with the Three
Refuges.)

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammasambuddhassa (3x)

Buddham Saranam Gacchami

Dhammam Saranam Gacchami

Sangham Saranam Gacchami

Dutiyampi Buddham Saranam Gacchami

Dutiyampi Dhammam Saranam Gacchami

Dutiyampi Sangham Saranam Gacchami

Tatiyampi Buddham Saranam Gacchami

Tatiyampi Dhammam Saranam Gacchami

Tatiyampi Sangham Saranam Gacchami

Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

Mudavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami

Suramerayamajjapamadattana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami