According to folk beliefs, the full moon day, also known as the Vong day, is the time when the moon and the sun reach their farthest poles, creating symmetry. Therefore, this is the time when the moon and the sun can see each other, illuminating the soul and helping those souls become purer.
What does the full moon offering tray for the second lunar month include?
To prepare for the full moon day, your family will need offerings such as incense, flowers, betel and areca nuts, wine, water and fruit. These are important items in the ceremony, however, the quantity and type of offerings can vary depending on the specific case. A simple offering table may only need a few candies, a glass of water and incense sticks for the ancestors.
Prayers for the full moon of the second lunar month of the year of the Dragon 2024 according to Vietnamese tradition. Illustrative photo
Prayer on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month to worship the Gods
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times with 3 bows)
I respectfully bow to the Nine Directions of Heaven, the Ten Directions of Buddhas, the Buddhas of the Ten Directions. I respectfully bow to the Emperor of Heaven, the Mother of Earth, and the Gods of Fortune. I respectfully bow to the Gods of the Five Directions, the Five Lands, and the Gods of Fortune. I respectfully bow to the Gods of the Front and Back, the God of Land, and the God of Wealth. I respectfully bow to the Gods who govern this area.
The householder (we) are named ... currently residing at ...
Today is the full moon day of the second lunar month of the year of the Wood Dragon. We, the homeowner, sincerely prepare flowers, gold, silver, tea, and light incense sticks to offer before the altar. We, the homeowner, respectfully invite the current year's ruling Tai Tue Chi Duc Ton Than, the local tutelary deities, the Dragon Vein Ton Than, the local Tho Dia, the Ngu Tho, Ngu Phuong, Tao Phu Than Quan, Phuc Duc Chinh Than and the Ton Than who are governing this area.
I beg you to hear my invitation, have mercy on the homeowner and come down before the altar, witness our sincerity, accept the offerings, bless and protect us with a peaceful life, smooth work and an open mind.
We prepare this humble offering with all our hearts, respectfully bow before the altar, and ask for your protection and blessing.
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times with 3 bows).
Prayer to ancestors on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times with 3 bows).
I respectfully bow to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of Buddhas, the ten directions of Buddhas. I respectfully bow to the Emperor of Heaven and the Mother of Earth and all the deities. I respectfully bow to the local tutelary god, the local land god, the local kitchen god and all the deities. I respectfully bow to my ancestors, my late father, my late sister, and all the spirits (if my parents are still alive, replace them with the words Ancestor Father, Ancestor Sister).
The householder (we) are named ... currently residing at ...
Today is the full moon day of the second lunar month of the year of the Wood Dragon. We, the householder, thank Heaven and Earth, our ancestors, and the deities. We sincerely prepare offerings, camellia flowers, incense, and light a stick of incense to present before the altar. We respectfully invite: the local tutelary deities, the great kings, the local kitchen god, the local deities, the land god, the god of wealth, the five directions, and the dragon veins. We respectfully ask you to come before the altar, witness our sincerity, and enjoy the offerings. We, the householder, sincerely invite our ancestors, paternal and maternal ancestors, and the spirits of our paternal and maternal ancestors, to have mercy on us, and to appear in spirit, witness our sincerity, and enjoy the offerings.
We, the householders, respectfully invite the previous and current owners of this house to come to this altar and bless our family with harmony and success. We respectfully offer this humble offering before this altar and ask for your protection and blessings.
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times with 3 bows).
Above is a sample prayer for the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month to worship gods and ancestors. We would like to introduce it for your reference.
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