In Buddhism, the Seven Factors of Enlightenment (Pali: satta bojjhaṅgā or satta sambojjhaṅgā;) are: * Mindfulness (sati) i.e. to be aware and mindful in all activities and movements both physical and mental * Investigation (dhamma vicaya) into the nature of dhamma * Energy (viriya) * Joy or rapture (piti) * Relaxation or tranquility (passaddhi) of both body and mind * Concentration (samadhi) * Equanimity (upekkha), to be able to face life in all its vicissitudes with calm of mind and tranquillity, without disturbance. The Pali word bojjhanga is a compound of bodhi ("enlightenment") and anga ("factor"). Source: Wikipedia

1. Bojjhaṅ ga Paritta
Chanted by
Devotees of Sâsanârakkha
Buddhist Sanctuary
Led by
Venerable Kumâra Bhikkhu

2. Saṃ sāre saṃ sarantānaṃ ,
Sabbadukkhavināsane;
Satta dhammā ca bojjhaṅ ge,
Mārasenāpamaddane.
These seven Dhammas are the factors of enlightenment, which
eradicate suffering of all living beings who wander through
Samsara. These factors overpower the army of Mara.

3. Bujjhitvā ye c’ime sattā,
Tibhavā muttakuttamā;
Ajātimajarābyādhiṃ ,
Amataṃ nibbhayaṃ gatā.
Having realized these seven Dhammas, beings attain Nibbana;
where there is no rebirth, ageing, disease, death and danger,
they are freed from three existences.

4. Evamādiguṇ ūpetaṃ ,
Anekaguṇ asaṅ gahaṃ ;
Osadhañca imaṃ mantaṃ ,
bojjhaṅ gañca bhaṇ āma he.
Endowed with such and other attributes together
with innumerable benefits, this is like a medicine.

5. Bojjhaṅ go satisaṅ khāto,
Dhammānaṃ vicayo tathā
Vīriyaṃ pīti passaddhi,
Bojjhaṅ gā ca tathāpare.
The factors of enlightenment are mindfulness, investigation
of states and also Effort, Rapture, Tranquility

6. Samādhupekkhā bojjhaṅ gā,
Satte te sabbadassinā,
Muninā sammadakkhātā,
Bhāvitā bahulīkatā.
The factors of Concentration and Equanimity. All these
seven are well expounded by the All-seer; cultivated
and promoted repeatedly by the Sage.

7. Saṃ vattanti abhiññāya,
Nibbānāya ca bodhiyā,
Etena saccavajjena,
Sotthi te hotu sabbadā.
In order to see profoundly, to realize
the wisdom and to attain Nibbana. By
this affirmation of the Truth, may there
always be happiness for you.

8. Ekasmiṃ samaye nātho,
Moggallānañca
Kassapaṃ ,
Gilāne dukkhite disvā,
Bojjaṅ ge satta desayi.
At one time, the Lord saw Venerable Moggallana and Venerable Kassapa
suffering and sick, and he expounded the seven Factors of Enlightenment.

9. Te ca taṃ abhinanditvā,
Rogāmucciṃ su taṅ khaṇ e,
Etena saccavajjena,
Sotthi te hotu sabbadā.
The two elders were delighted the Discourse; and
were freed from sickness. By this affirmation of the
Truth, may there always be happiness for you.

10. Ekadā dhammarājāpi,
Gelaññenābhipīḷito,
Cundattherena taṃ yeva,
Bhaṇāpetvāna sādaraṃ.
Once even the King of Dhamma, the Buddha himself, was
afflicted by sickness, then the Elder Cunda was requested to
recite this doctrine with due reverence.

11. Sammoditvāna ābādhā,
Tamhā vuṭṭ hāsi ṭ hānaso,
Etena saccavajjena,
Sotthi te hotu sabbadā.
Having rejoiced at the Discourse, the Lord was immediately
cured of the sickness. By this affirmation of the Truth, may
there always be happiness for you.

12. Pahīnā te ca ābādhā,
Tiṇṇ annampi mahesinaṃ ,
Maggahatā kilesāva,
Pattā
‘nuppattidhammataṃ ,
Etena saccavajjena,
Sotthi te hotu sabbadā.
These ailments were eliminated from the three Great Sages. By this
affirmation of the Truth, may there always be happiness for you.

13. Etena saccavajjena,
Sotthi te hotu sabbadā.
Etena saccavajjena,
Sotthi te hotu sabbadā