Prayer for Love and Marriage
Văn khấn cầu duyên
Thường khấn tại chùa Hà, đền Mẫu, ban Quan Âm
About this text
The Prayer for Love and Marriage is a traditional Vietnamese prayer, often recited at Hà Pagoda, Mother Goddess temples, or the Avalokiteśvara altar to seek blessings for a harmonious love life and to find a suitable life partner. This prayer expresses sincere wishes for happiness and fulfillment in love and family.
Preparation & offerings
Before praying, prepare offerings such as incense, fresh flowers, sweet fruits, betel and areca, candies, clean water, and votive money. Dress respectfully, keep a pure mind, and be sincere when making offerings.
Bracketed parts are for you to fill in (name, address, lunar date, wish). The mobile app fills them in automatically.
Text
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Homage to Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)
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I bow to the Nine Directions of Heaven, the Buddhas of the Ten Directions, and all Buddhas everywhere.
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I respectfully bow to Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, Amitabha Buddha, and Medicine Buddha.
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I respectfully bow to Mother Goddess of the Highlands, Mother Liễu Hạnh, Lady of the Mountains, and Lady of Jade.
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I respectfully bow to all Saints and Guardian Spirits of this place.
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I, the devotee [your full name], residing at [your address].
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Today, on [lunar date], I sincerely offer incense, flowers, sweet fruits, betel and areca, candies, clean water, and votive money.
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I humbly ask the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Holy Mothers, and Divine Ladies to witness my sincerity.
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I am still young, my fate in love is unfulfilled, and I always wish to meet a soulmate.
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I pray that the deities open the path of love, so I may soon meet someone compatible and harmonious.
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May love come smoothly, with mutual affection and lasting attachment.
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If there is good karma, may we soon become husband and wife, with a happy family and children.
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If the time is not yet right, may my heart be at peace, free from sorrow.
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May all good things come, and may I avoid false or insincere relationships.
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May I always keep a kind heart, live sincerely, and meet someone worthy.
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I pray for your protection and guidance, so my wishes may come true.
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If there are karmic obstacles, may the deities help dissolve them, so I may be free from burdens.
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I dedicate any merit gained to my parents’ peace and my family’s harmony.
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I also pray that all those with affinity may find happiness and fulfillment in love.
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I bow my head in gratitude, hoping the deities witness my sincerity.
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Homage to Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)
Source & license
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)
Large print, saved reading position and auto-filled prayers in the Vietnam Pagodas app.