devotion to the Buddha; taking refuge in the Buddha
Buddhist term for entrusting one's life to the Buddha and following the teachings; often used in the context of 南無帰命 (namu kimyō).
See also: 南無
Chanting 'Namu kimyō' expresses entrusting oneself to the Buddha.
most formal form of a prayer (Buddhism)
Translation of the Sanskrit 'namas', meaning homage or devotion. The kanji 帰 (return, entrust) and 命 (life) together convey entrusting one's life to the Buddha.