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 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.
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
: 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
Reciting the Itipiso Gatha 1080 times is believed to provide significant spiritual and psychological benefits: Meaning of the chanting iti piso
