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Prayer to the Three Jewels at the Pagoda

Văn khấn Tam Bảo khi đi chùa

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About this text

This prayer to the Three Jewels is recited when visiting the pagoda, in front of the main altar. It expresses respect and devotion to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, seeking blessings, peace, and guidance. Recite with sincerity and a pure mind while offering incense.

Preparation & offerings

Offerings include incense, fresh flowers, fruits, pure water, sweets, and sincere devotion. Dress respectfully, keep a pure mind, and maintain quietness in the temple.

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, all Buddhas everywhere.

  3. 3

    I respectfully bow to Shakyamuni Buddha, the World-Honored Teacher.

  4. 4

    I respectfully bow to Amitabha Buddha, Medicine Buddha, and Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva.

  5. 5

    I respectfully bow to the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha abiding in all directions.

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

    Today is [lunar date].

  8. 8

    With a sincere heart, I offer incense, flowers, and offerings to the Three Jewels.

  9. 9

    I humbly ask the Three Jewels to witness and accept my devotion.

  10. 10

    I pray for the compassionate blessings of the Three Jewels for myself and my family.

  11. 11

    May my body and mind be at peace, wisdom shine bright, and all affairs go smoothly.

  12. 12

    May my parents, grandparents, and ancestors be reborn in the Pure Land.

  13. 13

    May the nation prosper, the world be at peace, and all beings be happy.

  14. 14

    May I encounter favorable conditions, avoid misfortune, and meet with goodness.

  15. 15

    May all people turn towards goodness, do good deeds, and avoid evil.

  16. 16

    May the Three Jewels illuminate and guide me on the path of practice.

  17. 17

    If I have any shortcomings, may the Three Jewels kindly forgive me.

  18. 18

    I vow to uphold the precepts and perform many good deeds.

  19. 19

    May the merit from this offering be dedicated to all sentient beings.

  20. 20Personal wish placeholder

    [your wish]

  21. 21

    Homage to Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)

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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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