1. Basic

I take refuge in the Buddha.
I take refuge in the Dharma.
I take refuge in the Sangha.

2. Tibetan

Until I am enlightened,
I go for refuge to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
Through the virtue I create by practicing giving and the other perfections,
may I become a Buddha to benefit all sentient beings.

3. Pure land

Ocean of Oneness, I take refuge in you.
Entrusting with my whole heart and mind
In your Primal Vow;
I am empowered by you to live a full, Compassionate and creative life,
I dedicate myself to the service of all beings,
Striving to help others realize,
Their human potential and Enlightenment;
May your Teachings guide me
Throughout the day, in my relationships, work and play.
Namo Amida Buddha

4. Diamondway refuge prayer (marpa kagyu)

Master (Lama Karmapa), all the Buddhas and bodhisattvas, please listen to me. From now on until enlightenment I take refuge in the Buddha, who is the example of my own nature. I take refuge in the Dharma, which is the path to liberation, to the perfection of that nature and I take refuge in the Sangha, the friends and helpers along the way. I especially take refuge in the Lama who unites blessing, methods and protection. All Buddhas and bodhisattvas of the three times and ten directions, please recognize me as someone who seeks refuge in the Lama and the Three Jewels for the benefit of all beings.

5. Refuge prayer by Shantideva, 8th century Buddhist monk

With the wish to free all beings
I will always go for refuge
To the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha
Until the attainment of full Enlightenment

Enthused by Compassion and Wisdom
Today in the Buddha’s presence
I generate the Mind of Enlightenment
For the benefit of all sentient beings

For as long as space endures
And for as long as living beings remain,
Until then may I too abide
To dispel the misery of the world.

6.  Refuge Prayer by Thich Nhat-Hanh

At the foot of the Bodhi tree, beautifully seated, peaceful and smiling,
the living source of understanding and compassion, to the Buddha I go for refuge.
The path of mindful living, leading to healing, joy, and enlightenment,
the way of peace, to the Dhamma I go for refuge.
The loving and supportive community of practice, realizing harmony, awareness, and liberation,
to the Sangha I go for refuge.
I am aware that the Three Gems are within my heart, I vow to realize them.
I vow to practice mindful breathing and smiling, looking deeply into things.
I vow to understand living beings and their suffering, to cultivate compassion and loving kindness,
and to practice joy and equanimity.
I vow to offer joy to one person in the morning and to help relieve the grief of one person in the afternoon.
I vow to live simply and sanely, content with just a few possessions, and to keep my body healthy.
I vow to let go of all worry and anxiety in order to be light and free.
I am aware that I owe so much to my parents, teachers, friends and all beings.
I vow to be worthy of their trust, to practice wholeheartedly,
so that understanding and compassion will flower,
and I can help living beings be free from their suffering.
May the Buddha, the Dhamma, and the Sangha support my efforts.