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Effective Methods to recite

Bojjhaga Sutta
(The Discourse on the Factors of
Enlightenment)
for the sick people
Advice on Bojjhaga Suttas as given by
Most Respected Venerable Mingun SayadawGyi
(Bhaddanta Vicittasrbhivasa) who was given the titlesTipiakadhara*
Dhammabhagrika
Abhidhajamahrahaguru
Abhidhajaaggamahsaddhammajotika

*first Tipiakadhara in Myanmar

Translated from Burmese chanting book,

by Aggcra Dhamma Distribution Group (aggacara2013@gmail.com)
8th December 2013

Table of Contents
Introduction and advice ................................................................................ 1
1. Bojjhaga Sutta......................................................................................... 4
2. Moggallna-Bojjhaga Sutta .................................................................... 6
3. Kassapa-Bojjhaga Sutta .......................................................................... 9
4. Cunda-Bojjhaga Sutta ........................................................................... 12
5. Gilna-Bojjhaga Sutta........................................................................... 15

Please read the introduction and advice carefully before chanting.

Introduction and advice

Introduction
The Bojjhaga Sutta originates from Tipiaka. It has few different
types.
1. Bojjhaga Sutta
This discourse explains the power of this discourse and benefits like
leading to deathless, Enlightenment and Nibbna.
2. Moggallna-Bojjhaga Sutta
This discourse was recited by the Lord Buddha to Venerable
Moggallna who was sick at that time.
3. Kassapa-Bojjhaga Sutta
This discourse was recited by the Lord Buddha to Venerable Kassapa
who was sick at that time.
4. Cunda-Bojjhaga sutta
This discourse was recited by Venerable Cunda to The Lord Buddha
who was sick at that time.
These discourses are mentioned without elaboration in Tipiaka. If
one can recite them accordingly to the advice given later, then the
chanting will be more complete in nature and more powerful.
Thats why, sick people who oneself wish to recite these protective
discourses, or friends who wish to recite to sick people, should recite
accordingly to the advice that is shown later. Then, the methods as
suggested by ancient teachers and also in accordance with the Pi
grammar and method will be more effective to the sick ones.

5. Gilna-Bojjhaga Sutta
The ancient teachers first included Moggallna-Bojjhaga
sutta, Kassapa-Bojjhaga sutta and Cunda-Bojjhaga sutta.
Next, they compiled the Gilna-Bojjhaga Sutta. It was
recited to sick person with the vocative calling Gilna. This calling
is underlined in that discourse <number 5. Gilna-Bojjhaga Sutta
(page 15)>.
Actually, they used the word gilna in accordance with the
sabhva-nirutti (natural language) in order to communicate with the
sick person, whether monks, smaera, or lay people.
Advice
This gilna is a vocative word, is used to address sick person.
Thats why, when reciting the Gilna-bojjhaga sutta for the sick
person, one should read the following advice and then recite with
eyes of wisdom. In this way, the meaning is more obvious and the
chanting is more complete and powerful.
1. For sick monks, instead of reciting the gilna word, you can
substitute the gilna word with his title, like:
Bhante Buddharakkhita,
vuso Buddharakkhita
or just Bhante, or vuso.
(please look at note 1)
2. For the novice (smaera),
A monk can address him as vuso smaera or vuso.

3. For devotees.
A monk can address a male devotee as upsaka,
A monk can address a female devotee as upsika
* Note 1: vuso is used by an older monk to call a younger monk.
Bhante is used to call an elder monk by a younger monk. It means
the monk is older according to the ordained age. For example, if he
was ordained two years ago, now he would be a monk with two
vassas. He should call those monks who have more vassas than him
as Bhante.
Lay people should address a monk as bhante.

Namo Tassa Bhagavato Arahato Sammsambuddhassa

1. Bojjhaga Sutta
1. Sasre sasarantna,
Sabbadukkhavinsane,
Satta dhamme ca bojjhage,
Mrasen pamaddane.
These seven factors of Enlightenment, which erase all the sufferings
of beings whirling in sasra (the vicious cycle of repeated birth and
death) and which overpower the army of Death.
2. Bujjhitv ye cime satt,
Tibhav muttakuttam,
Ajti-majarbydhi,
Amata nibbhaya gat.
Having realized these seven Dhammas, the beings had attained
Deathlessness; Fearlessness, Birth-less, decay-less and without
sickness stage; they were freed from three existences.
3. Evamdi-gupeta,
Aneka-gua-sagaha,
Osadhaca ima manta,
Bojjhagaca bhama he.
Gifted with such and other qualifications; altogether with
innumerable qualities, this is a medicinal spell. Come! Let us recite
this discourse of The Seven Factors of Enlightenment.
4. Bojjhago sati sakhto,
Dhammna vicayo tath,
Vriya pti pasaddhi,
Bojjhag ca tathpare.
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The factors of Enlightenment are Mindfulness, Investigation of the

Dhamma and also Effort, Rapture, Tranquility, and other factors of
Enlightenment.
5. Samdhupekkh bojjhag,
Sattete sabbadassin,
Munin sammadakkht,
Bhvit bahulkat.
The factors of Concentration, and Equanimity. All these seven are
well expounded by the All-seer; developed and repeated practiced by
the Sage.
6. Savattanti abhiya,
Nibbnya ca bodhiy,
Etena saccavajjena,
Sotthi te hotu sabbad.
In order to see profoundly, to realize the wisdom and to attain
Nibbna. By this affirmation of the Truth, may you be happy forever.

2. Moggallna-Bojjhaga Sutta
Sattime, Moggallna, bojjhag may sammadakkht bhvit
bahulkat abhiya sambodhya nibbnya savattanti.
These seven factors of Enlightenment, well-expounded, developed
and practised frequently by me; lead to full understanding, perfect
self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Katame satta?
What are these seven?
Sati-sambojjhago kho, Moggallna,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Mindfulness, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallna, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Dhammavicaya-sambojjhago kho, Moggallna,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Investigation of Dhamma, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallna,
well-expounded, developed and practised frequently by me; leads to
full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Vriya-sambojjhago kho, Moggallna,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Effort, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallna, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
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understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.

Pti-sambojjhago kho, Moggallna,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Joy, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallna, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Passaddhi-sambojjhago kho, Moggallna,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Tranquility, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallna, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Samdhi-sambojjhago kho, Moggallna,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Concentration, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallna, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Upekkh-sambojjhago kho, Moggallna,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Equanimity, the factor of Enlightenment, Moggallna, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.

Ime kho, Moggallna, satta bojjhag

may sammadakkht bhvit bahulkat abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattant
These seven factors of Enlightenment, Moggallna, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.

3. Kassapa-Bojjhaga Sutta
Sattime, Kassapa, bojjhag may sammadakkht bhvit
bahulkat abhiya sambodhya nibbnya savattanti.
These seven factors of Enlightenment, Kassapa, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by me; lead to full understanding,
perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Katame satta?
What are these seven?
Sati-sambojjhago kho, Kassapa,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Mindfulness, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Dhammavicaya-sambojjhago kho, Kassapa,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Investigation of Dhamma, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa,
well-expounded, developed and practised frequently by me; leads to
full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Vriya-sambojjhago kho, Kassapa,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Effort, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
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understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.

Pti-sambojjhago kho, Kassapa,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Joy, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Passaddhi-sambojjhago kho, Kassapa,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Tranquility, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Samdhi-sambojjhago kho, Kassapa,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Concentration, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Upekkh-sambojjhago kho, Kassapa,
may sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Equanimity, the factor of Enlightenment, Kassapa, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.

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Ime kho, Kassapa, satta bojjhag may sammadakkht

bhvit bahulkat abhiya sambodhya nibbnya
savattant
These seven factors of Enlightenment, Kassapa, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by me; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Ekasmi samaye Ntho,
Moggallnaca Kassapa,
Gilne dukkhite disv,
Bojjhage satta desayi.
At one time, the Lord saw Ven. Moggallna and Ven. Kassapa;
suffering and ill. He expounded them the Seven Factors of
Enlightenment.
Te ca ta abhinanditv,
Rog muccisu takhae,
Etena saccavajjena,
Sotthi te hotu sabbad.
They also were rejoiced at that event. At that very moment they were freed
from the illness. By this affirmation of the Truth, may you be happy
forever.

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4. Cunda-Bojjhaga Sutta
Sattime, Bhante, bojjhag bhagavat sammadakkht bhvit
bahulkat abhiya sambodhya nibbnya savattanti.
These seven factors of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Katame satta?
What are these seven?
Sati-sambojjhago kho, Bhante,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Mindfulness, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One;
leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Dhammavicaya-sambojjhago kho, Bhante,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
The investigation of Dhamma, the factor of Enlightenment,
Venerable Sir, well-expounded, developed and practised frequently
by the Blessed One; leads to full understanding, perfect self
enlightenment and Nibbna.
Vriya-sambojjhago kho, Bhante,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Effort, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, well-expounded,
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developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One; leads to full

understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Pti-sambojjhago kho, Bhante,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Joy, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Passaddhi-sambojjhago kho, Bhante,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Tranquility, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One;
leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Samdhi-sambojjhago kho, Bhante,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Concentration, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One;
leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Upekkha-sambojjhago kho, Bhante,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Equanimity, the factor of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One;
leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
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Ime kho, Bhante, satta bojjhag

bhagavat sammadakkht bhvit bahulkat abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattanti.
These seven factors of Enlightenment, Venerable Sir, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Ekad Dhammarj pi, gelaenbhipito,
Cundattherena tayeva, bhapetvna sdara,
Once even the King of Dhamma the Buddha himself was afflicted by
illnes. The Elder Cunda was asked to recite that very doctrine with
due authority.
Sammoditvna bdh, tamh vuhsi hnaso,
Etena saccavajjena, sotthi te hotu sabbad.
Having rejoiced, the Buddha therefore arose and was healed. By this
affirmation of the Truth, may you be happy forever.
Pahn te ca bdh,
Tiannampi mahesina
Maggahat kilesva,
Pattnuppatti-Dhammata
Etena saccavajjena,
Sotthi te hotu sabbad.
Just as the defilements, destroyed by Magga consciousness, can arise
again no more, in the same manner these ailments were eliminated
from the three Great Sages. By this affirmation of the Truth, may you
be happy forever
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5. Gilna-Bojjhaga Sutta
Sattime, Gilna, bojjhag bhagavat sammadakkht bhvit
bahulkat abhiya sambodhya nibbnya savattanti.
These seven factors of Enlightenment, O Sick person!, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One;
leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Katame satta?
What are these seven?
Satisambojjhago kho, Gilna,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Mindfulness, the factor of Enlightenment, O Sick person!, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One;
leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Dhammavicaya-sambojjhago kho, Gilna,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Investigation of Dhamma, the factor of Enlightenment, O Sick
person!, well-expounded, developed and practised frequently by the
Blessed One; leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment
and Nibbna.
Vriya-sambojjhago kho, Gilna,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Effort, the factor of Enlightenment, O Sick person!, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One; leads to full
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understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.

Ptisambojjhago kho, Gilna,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Joy, the factor of Enlightenment, O Sick person!, well-expounded,
developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One; leads to full
understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Passaddhi-sambojjhago kho, Gilna,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Tranquility, the factor of Enlightenment, O Sick person!, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One;
leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Samdhi-sambojjhago kho, Gilna,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Concentration, the factor of Enlightenment, O Sick person!, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One;
leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.
Upekkh-sambojjhago kho, Gilna,
bhagavat sammadakkhto bhvito bahulkato abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattati.
Equanimity, the factor of Enlightenment, O Sick person!, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One;
leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.

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Ime kho, Gilna, satta bojjhag

bhagavat sammadakkht bhvit bahulkat abhiya
sambodhya nibbnya savattanti.
These seven factors of Enlightenment, O Sick person!, wellexpounded, developed and practised frequently by the Blessed One;
leads to full understanding, perfect self enlightenment and Nibbna.

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