New-moon & Full-moon Prayer to Household Deities
Văn khấn mùng 1 & rằm — Thần linh tại gia
Thổ Công, Thần linh, Táo Quân
About this text
This prayer is recited on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month to honor the Household Deities: Thổ Công (God of the Land), Thần linh (Household Spirits), and Táo Quân (Kitchen Gods). It expresses respect and asks for peace and blessings for the family. It is usually offered at the household altar in the morning.
Preparation & offerings
Prepare incense, fresh flowers, betel and areca, clean water, rice wine, fruits, sweets, and a tray of vegetarian or savory food as appropriate. Dress respectfully and maintain a sincere, calm mind during the offering.
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, all Buddhas everywhere.
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I respectfully bow to the Lord of Heaven and Earth, and all revered deities.
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I respectfully bow to the Kitchen God, Guardian of the Hearth.
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I respectfully bow to Thổ Công, Thổ Địa, Thổ Kỳ, and all Household Deities who govern this home.
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I, the devotee [your full name], residing at [your address],
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Today is [lunar date].
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With sincere heart, I prepare incense, flowers, offerings, betel and areca, clean water, wine, fruits, and other items to present before the altar.
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I respectfully invite Thổ Công, Thổ Địa, Kitchen Gods, and all revered deities to descend before the altar and witness my sincerity.
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I humbly ask the deities to bless and protect my family with peace and good health.
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May our work go smoothly, wealth increase, and all things be as we wish.
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May all members of the household enjoy health, harmony, and good fortune.
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May our home be peaceful, disasters be averted, and blessings increase.
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May all affairs inside and outside the home go smoothly, and all family members be united.
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If there is any shortcoming in my offerings, I sincerely ask for your forgiveness.
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I bow my head in respect, humbly seeking your blessings and protection.
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May the deities kindly descend and witness my sincere heart.
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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)
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