The Buddha was the greatest teacher who had given the world a noblest religion unequalled in man's history. He himself was the embodiment of all virtues that distinguished him from all else and made him an object of supreme veneration for man and gods.

When we worship the Buddha, we pay homage to the Supreme Teacher; we meditate on his virtues and greatness and at the same time strengthen our faith and confidence in him. With a sense of gratitude and deference we renew our resolve to follow in his footsteps to enlighten ourselves and to render selfless service to others as did the Buddha.

The following passage is recited as a means of concentration meditation practice. This kind of practice is called Buddhanussati or "Recollection of the Buddha". While reciting this we should, therefore, concentrate on the text and its meaning.

He is, indeed, the Blessed One,
Far from defilements,
Perfectly self-enlightened,
Fully possessed of wisdom and excellent conduct,
One who has proceeded by the noble way,
Knower of the worlds,
Unexcelled trainer of trainable men,
Teacher of deities and men,
The Awakened One,
Skillful in teaching Dharma.