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

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".

: Endowed with clear vision and perfect conduct. Sugato : The "Well-Gone" One who has reached Nibbana. Lokavidū : The Knower of the Worlds. Sugato : The "Well-Gone" One who has reached Nibbana

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. Sammā-sambuddho : The Self-Enlightened One

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 free from all defilements.