(සත්බුදු වන්දනාව) is a profound Buddhist ritual focused on venerating the seven successive Buddhas of the past, including the historical Gautama Buddha . This practice highlights the enduring nature of the Dhamma and provides spiritual inspiration by connecting practitioners to a lineage of enlightened beings who have appeared throughout different eons. The Seven Buddhas
: Much like other forms of Vandana , this practice helps soothe and calm the mind, preparing it for deeper meditation. : Also lived thirty-one eons ago, in the
: Also lived thirty-one eons ago, in the same kalpa as Sikhi Buddha. Kassapa Buddha : The third Buddha of the current eon
Venerating these seven Buddhas serves several spiritual purposes: : Also lived thirty-one eons ago
: The first Buddha of the current "Wise Eon" (Bhadrakalpa). Konagamana Buddha : The second Buddha of the current eon. Kassapa Buddha : The third Buddha of the current eon.
: In Sri Lanka, the specific form of "Sath Budu Wandanawa" using poetic verses (Kavi) was significantly popularized in recent years by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero . Ritual Elements