Buduguna shanthiya - බුදුගුණ ශාන්තිය
Invoked to increase lifespan and counter Venus (Sikuru) and Saturn (Senasuru). Spiritual and Cultural Significance It is common to see these chants performed
Chanted to protect against the fires and enemies associated with Mars (Angaharu). rhythmic style known as Kavi (poetry).
Invoked for wisdom and prosperity to counter the effects of Mercury (Budha). It is common to see these chants performed
The (සත් බුදුගුණ ශාන්තිය) is a traditional Sri Lankan Buddhist chant and ritual poem designed to invoke the blessings of the Buddha’s virtues to alleviate "Graha Dosha" (astrological malefic effects) and physical ailments. It is often performed as part of a Shanthikarma (healing ritual) or recited daily by devotees to bring peace and protection to their households. Structure and Content
The Shanthiya is usually sung in a melodic, rhythmic style known as Kavi (poetry). It is common to see these chants performed during or at home during the evening to "cleanse" the environment of negative spirits ( Yaksha , Pretha ) and "Kodiwina" (black magic).
Modern versions are widely available on platforms like Buddhism Vision and YouTube, where they are used for daily meditation and merit-making. Performance