The (the recollection of the Buddha's virtues) is traditionally chanted to develop concentration, mindfulness, and spiritual protection. While common practice involves 108 repetitions , chanting it 1080 times (multiplying the auspicious 108 by 10) is a more intensive spiritual exercise aimed at deep mental purification and the accumulation of merit. Core Meaning: The 9 Supreme Virtues
: The incomparable teacher of those to be tamed. Sattha Deva-Manussanam : Teacher of gods and humans. Buddho : The awakened or enlightened one. Bhagava : The blessed or holy one. Benefits of Intensive Chanting The (the recollection of the Buddha's virtues) is
Buddha's qualities are infinite but the chanting iti piso explains nine qualities of the buddha which is discussed in this video. YouTube·Buddhism for Everyone Sattha Deva-Manussanam : Teacher of gods and humans
Reciting the Itipiso Gatha 1080 times is believed to provide significant spiritual and psychological benefits: Meaning of the chanting iti piso The (the recollection of the Buddha's virtues) is
The chant honors the (Nine Supreme Qualities of the Buddha): Araham : The pure one, free from all defilements. Samma-Sambuddho : The perfectly self-enlightened one. Vijja-Carana-Sampanno : Perfect in knowledge and conduct. Sugato : The accomplished one who has gone to a good state. Lokavidu : The knower of all worlds.