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Buddhist Prayer Of Forgiveness

by Henry Wittenberg

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Use this short meditation to set your day with the right mindset, and at the end of the day as a reflective meditation. Let Henry's calm, soothing voice guide you to The Buddhist Prayer of Forgiveness to help you navigate through almost any situation.

BuddhismForgivenessSelf CompassionEmotional HealingUniversal TruthsMeditationMindsetReflectionCalmBuddhist PrayersPrayersSoothing Voices

Transcript

You I I discovered the Buddhist prayer of forgiveness a number of years ago Each time I come back to it,

I marvel at its simplicity and the all-encompassing nature of the words.

I find it to be a useful prayer in times of struggle in any given situation.

It is a universal truth that is applicable in all situations.

I'll read it to you now.

There will be some time to ponder the words.

Then near the end of this meditation,

I will read them again for you,

Anchoring them into your day.

The Buddhist prayer of forgiveness.

If I have harmed anyone in any way,

Either knowingly or unknowingly,

Through my own confusions,

I ask for their forgiveness.

If I have harmed anyone in any way,

Either knowingly or unknowingly,

Through their own confusions,

I forgive them.

If anyone has harmed me in any way,

Either knowingly or unknowingly,

Through their own confusions,

I forgive them.

And if there is a situation that I am not yet ready to forgive,

I forgive myself for that.

For all the ways I harm myself negate,

Doubt,

Belittle myself,

Judge or be unkind to myself through my own confusions,

I forgive myself.

I forgive myself.

I forgive myself.

I forgive myself.

If I have harmed anyone in any way,

Either knowingly or unknowingly,

Through my own confusions,

I ask for their forgiveness.

If anyone has harmed me in any way,

Either knowingly or unknowingly,

Through their own confusions,

I forgive them.

And if there is a situation that I am not yet ready to forgive,

I forgive myself for that.

For all the ways I harm myself negate,

Doubt,

Belittle myself,

Judge or be unkind to myself through my own confusions,

I forgive myself.

I forgive myself.

I forgive myself.

I forgive myself.

Meet your Teacher

Henry WittenbergBritish Columbia, Canada

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Recent Reviews

D

November 28, 2025

Lovely aside from the ambient sounds being a tad too loud

CyVid

October 20, 2025

A message of gentle kindness, amid the daily sea of external and internal labeling that clouds our true vision.

Katy

July 2, 2025

Very powerful and exactly what I need for several situations right now. Thank you.

Marie

February 19, 2025

What a wonderful feeling of peace & divine connection. Thank you

Mary

October 1, 2024

Beautiful music, relaxing and peaceful voice, amazing prayer. I LOVE this! Thank you for this recording. Namaste πŸ™πŸΌ

melissa

August 12, 2024

This short meditation is my morning go-to when I wake up stressed about work. The pace and background sounds are so calming and the voice is peaceful and comforting. It’s an excellent introduction to the day.

KJ

May 11, 2024

I didn’t realize-until I listened to this-that I needed to forgive some things. Very helpful!

Margarete

March 13, 2024

Thank you what an amazing and simple prayer! Shall use it often! πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Carol

July 24, 2023

Beautiful, comforting words. Thank you. Namaste. πŸ™β€οΈ

JayneAnn

May 20, 2023

I'm listening over and over until the pain gets better. Until I can release the pain and free myself from it. Thank you πŸ™πŸ» πŸ’ž

Maru

January 18, 2023

Thank you for this meditation. I needed this. πŸ™πŸ’œ

Frances

November 26, 2022

Beautiful, thank you for sharing this Henry. Always so grateful for your offerings. Much love to you dear soul πŸ’œ x

Dianne

March 27, 2022

Hi Henry, I love this prayer of forgiveness so very much and the way you have shared it with us. So gently and with such heart. I return to hear it over and over again - it brings such peace. Namaste πŸ™ 🌻

Peggy

February 27, 2022

Profound and beautiful. The music really added. Thank you

Nanci

February 19, 2022

Recommended from one of my circles, i'm truly grateful for the introduction to this wonderful prayer which i will commit to memory for repeated use. Your voice and sincerity

Sarisha

February 5, 2022

So sacred and freeingπŸͺ”πŸŒŸThank You HenryπŸͺΆπŸŒŸ

Sheldon

February 3, 2022

Wow Henry that was so helpful... I had somehow forgotten that powerful buddist prayer of forgiveness. You have a wonderful deep voice that resonates week. You articulate wonderfully and you have great rhythm and flow of your speaking with wonderful expansive pauses. You are a strong speaker and a powerful guide for others The music choice and how you weaved it through from opening to a fantastic fade was so professional You have found your true calling I think and I am so happy for you Your gratisangha friend Sheldon Dwyer in tiny Cranbrook BC May our paths cross someday!

Anna-Maria

February 3, 2022

Beautiful. πŸ™πŸ¦‹

Helen

February 3, 2022

Beautiful! πŸ™πŸΌ It's must be something I needed to hear because it's the second time this week that this paper has come into my consciousness. Thank you, Henry.

Sylvie

February 2, 2022

Merci Henry for this beautiful prayer bookmarked πŸ’œ It is simple yet very powerful It moved me a lot βœ¨πŸ™βœ¨

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