Taking Refuge in the Triple Treasure 
(after the Repentance Verse in morning service and responding verse in the Precepts Ceremony)

I take refuge in buddha
Before all beings, immersing body and mind
Deeply in the way, awakening true mind

I take refuge in dharma
Before all beings, entering deeply
The merciful ocean of buddha’s way

I take refuge in sangha
Before all beings, bringing harmony
To everyone, free from hindrance