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Prayer for Peace of the Living and Liberation of the Departed

Văn khấn cầu an – cầu siêu

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About this text

The Prayer for Peace of the Living and Liberation of the Departed is a traditional supplication to seek blessings and safety for the living, and liberation for the deceased. It is recited at temples or at home, before the Triple Gem altar, on special occasions, full moon days, or important family events.

Preparation & offerings

Prepare incense, flowers, candles, water, fruits, cakes, sticky rice, sweet soup, and sincere devotion. Dress respectfully, keep a pure mind, and face the Triple Gem.

Bracketed parts are for you to fill in (name, address, lunar date, wish). The mobile app fills them in automatically.

Text

  1. 1

    Homage to Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)

  2. 2

    I bow to the Nine Directions of Heaven, the Buddhas of the Ten Directions, the Bodhisattvas, and the Noble Sangha.

  3. 3

    I respectfully bow to Shakyamuni Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, and Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva.

  4. 4

    I respectfully bow to the Triple Gem abiding in all ten directions.

  5. 5

    I, the devotee [your full name], residing at [your address],

  6. 6

    On this day, [lunar date], I sincerely prepare incense, flowers, and offerings, respectfully presenting them to the Triple Gem.

  7. 7

    I humbly ask the Triple Gem to witness and bless us, the devotees.

  8. 8

    I pray that the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas compassionately bless my family with peace and good health.

  9. 9

    May all affairs go smoothly, misfortunes be dispelled, and blessings increase.

  10. 10

    May myself, my family, and relatives all be safe and have wisdom awakened.

  11. 11

    If there are any karmic creditors, wandering spirits, or lonely souls, may they rely on the Dharma and soon be liberated.

  12. 12

    I pray that my ancestors, grandparents, parents, and departed relatives are reborn in the Pure Land.

  13. 13

    If they are still entangled in worldly ties, may the power of the Triple Gem help eliminate their karmic obstacles.

  14. 14

    May all sentient beings in the Dharma realm find peace and be free from suffering.

  15. 15

    I vow to cultivate myself, do good deeds, avoid evil, and accumulate merit.

  16. 16

    I pray that all wishes, [your wish], will be fulfilled as desired.

  17. 17

    I humbly ask the Triple Gem to witness and the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to bless.

  18. 18

    I dedicate all the merit from this to the benefit of all beings.

  19. 19

    Homage to Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)

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Văn khấn cổ truyền Việt Nam (truyền thống dân gian), biên tập lại theo cấu trúc chuẩn bởi Vietnam Pagodas

License: Văn bản truyền thống công hữu · Bản biên tập: CC BY-SA 4.0 (Vietnam Pagodas)

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