Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma Sambuddhassa (3x)
Puttho Me Natho · Thammo Me Natho · Sangkho Me Natho
Sa-Ka-Pha-Ja Bucha Ca Maha-Bucha
Itipiso Bhagava Na-Ma-Pa-Tha Ja-Pha-Ka-Sa
Canonical Pali Root (บาลีมูลฐาน)
Buddho me nātho · Dhammo me nātho · Saṅgho me nātho · Sa-ka-pha-ja · Itipiso bhagavā na-ma-pa-tha ja-pha-ka-sa.
Puttho Me Natho · Thammo Me Natho · Sangkho Me Natho
The Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha are my supreme refuge
Sa-Ka-Pha-Ja · Na-Ma-Pa-Tha · Ja-Pha-Ka-Sa
Twelve-syllable elemental matrix used in Thai mineralogical (Thart Kayasit) consecrations
01Literal Translation (EN)
Centers on the refuge declaration('Puttho Me Natho · Thammo Me Natho · Sangkho Me Natho') joined with the 4-syllable elemental seed Sa-Ka-Pha-Ja and the Kasina elements Na-Ma-Pa-Tha · Ja-Pha-Ka-Sa.
In Thai mineralogical and amulet classification, Thart Kayasit(ธาตุกายสิทธิ์) refers to naturally occurring iridescent botryoidal hematite/goethite/limonite formations (Lek Lai, ava-elemental ores, Rae Bang Phai, and Khao Or cave minerals) embedded into powder tablets or cast into amulets at temples such as Wat Tham Faed in Kanchanaburi.
03Scriptural Root & Master Lineage Attribution
Wat Tham Faed(Kanchanaburi) · Wat Khao Or (Phatthalung) · Wat Nakhon In (Rae Bang Phai)
04Traditional Liturgical Recitation Protocol
Chant Namo Tassa 3 times, then recite Puttho Me Natho ...