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Prayer to Avalokiteśvara (Quan Âm)

Văn khấn ban Quan Âm

Quán Thế Âm Bồ Tát

About this text

This prayer to Avalokiteśvara (Quan Âm) is recited at her altar on the 1st or 15th day of the lunar month, or when seeking blessings and peace. It expresses devotion and asks for the Bodhisattva’s protection, compassion, and fulfillment of wishes.

Preparation & offerings

Prepare incense, fresh flowers, pure water, fruits, sweets, and light candles. Dress respectfully, keep a pure mind, and offer with sincerity.

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 Amitābha 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 Śākyamuni Buddha, the teacher of our world.

  4. 4

    I respectfully bow to Amitābha Buddha, the teacher of the Western Pure Land.

  5. 5

    I respectfully bow to the Great Compassionate Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, who saves beings from suffering with boundless mercy.

  6. 6

    I respectfully bow to Mahāsthāmaprāpta Bodhisattva, whose vows are limitless.

  7. 7

    I respectfully bow to all Bodhisattvas, Noble Sangha, and Dharma Protectors.

  8. 8

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

  9. 9

    Today is [lunar date].

  10. 10

    With a sincere heart, I prepare incense, flowers, offerings, pure water, fruits, and sweets, lighting this incense.

  11. 11

    I respectfully offer these before the altar, humbly asking the holy ones to witness.

  12. 12

    I earnestly ask Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva to hear my prayer.

  13. 13

    May the Bodhisattva compassionately bless me, illuminate my mind, and remove afflictions.

  14. 14

    Please protect and support my family, granting us peace, health, and harmony.

  15. 15

    May all things go smoothly, disasters be averted, and karmic obstacles dissolved.

  16. 16

    May my heart always turn toward goodness, helping others, and living peacefully.

  17. 17

    May all my wishes and prayers be fulfilled: [your wish].

  18. 18

    I dedicate the merit of this offering to all beings, wishing them happiness and enlightenment.

  19. 19

    I humbly ask the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to witness my sincerity.

  20. 20

    Homage to Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva! (3 times)

  21. 21

    Homage to Amitābha 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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