Prayer at the Đức Ông (Anāthapiṇḍika) Altar

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, all Buddhas everywhere.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   I respectfully bow to Đức Ông Anāthapiṇḍika, the Dharma Protector of the Three Jewels.

5. 5

   I respectfully bow to all Dharma Protectors, Good Spirits, Dragon Deities, and Guardian Spirits.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Today is [lunar date].

8. 8

   With sincere heart, I offer incense, flowers, offerings, sweet cakes, fruits, and pure water before the altar.

9. 9

   I humbly ask Đức Ông to witness my sincerity and accept these offerings.

10. 10

    I pray that Đức Ông opens his compassionate heart and blesses my family.

11. 11

    Please grant my household peace, smooth affairs, and fulfillment of wishes.

12. 12

    May I and my family be healthy, overcome misfortunes, and encounter good luck.

13. 13

    May my work go smoothly, studies progress, and wealth increase.

14. 14

    May everyone in my family live in unity, love, and harmony.

15. 15

    May all spirits and past debts be liberated and reborn in the Pure Land.

16. 16

    May the nation be peaceful, weather favorable, and all families prosperous.

17. 17

    I vow to cultivate my mind, do good deeds, and avoid wrongdoing.

18. 18

    I pray Đức Ông guides and protects, leading me to all good things.

19. 19

    I remember your great merit and vow to live with gratitude and filial piety.

20. 20

    I dedicate all merit from this prayer to all beings, wishing everyone peace and fulfillment of aspirations: [your wish].

21. 21

    May Đức Ông bear witness and grant blessings.

22. 22

    Homage to Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)

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