A: No, but some prefer printed copies to avoid screens during worship. If printed, keep the booklet above the waist and never place on floor.
1. What is Buddha Vandana? Buddha Vandana (Pali/Sanskrit: बुद्ध वन्दना) translates to "Homage to the Buddha" or "Reverence to the Awakened One." It is a collection of devotional chants, prayers, and reflections recited by Theravada Buddhist practitioners, especially in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
A: Buddha Vandana typically focuses on daily homage + five precepts + short suttas. Piruth Potha is a larger book of 24+ long Paritta suttas for protection rituals.