The three jewels

I take my refuge in the Buddha, and pray that with all beings 

I may understand the Great Way, whereby the Buddha-seed

                           may forever thrive.

I take my refuge in the Dharma, and pray that with all beings

I may enter deeply into the sutra-treasure, whereby our wisdom

                 may grow as vast as the ocean.

I take my refuge in the Sangha, and pray that with all beings

I may reign in great multitudes and have nothing to check

               the unimpeded progress of Truth.

(Avatamsaka  Sutra)