Worshiping on the first day or worshiping on the day of the full moon is considered an important ceremony for the Vietnamese people. Because it is always a day to express the feeling of remembering the roots and moreover, to pray to the gods for a peaceful month or new year. So, how to make the most meaningful vows? Let’s find out through the following article on Vietnamese Buddhism.
Worship ceremony on January 1st to pray for a peaceful month or new year
I. Prasad on 1st January
Generally, for Vietnamese families, there are two important worship ceremonies: the worship ceremony on the first day (Squirrel Festival) and the evening worship ceremony (Festival) on the day of the full moon. Ritual wise, there are usually vegetarian ceremonies, which include: incense, flowers, betel nuts, fruits, and gold coins. Apart from this, the owners of the house can also perform other delicious rituals on this day such as boiled chicken, wine, pork or other delicious dishes.
When making offerings to ancestors or deities, the offering plate does not require much fuss, but mainly the sincerity of the person performing the ritual. The function can be as simple as:
- 1 jar of rice wine
- 1 vase
- 1 plate of fruit
- 1 glass filtered water
- 1 plate betel nut, betel nut
In Vietnamese culture, wine represents the pure and tender heart of the descendants of their ancestors.
Second. Pledge of Earth Gong on the 1st
are here first day pledge For the Tho Cong altar that the home owner can refer to remember:
Namo Amitabha Buddha (reciting Buddha 3 times with 3 prostrations)
I bow to the nine directions of heaven and the ten directions of Buddha
I bow to Lord Hoang Thien and Lord Hau Tho, deities
salutations to the god of gods
Tribute to the earth god Long Mai
Homage to the deities of the five directions, the five earths and the blessed Lord Surya
Salutations to the God of the land, Lord of the land, God of wealth
I pay obeisance to the deity who rules this realm
I: … am currently living at: …
Today is…month…lunar year
I sincerely offer flowers, prasad, tea and fruits in the court and burn incense sticks
I sincerely wish to invoke the deities to rule over the region, the house and the ancestors on both sides
I beg you, grandparents, testify to my sincerity, enjoy the gifts. Bless your family with peace, health, prosperity.
Sincere ceremony, I want to pay tribute with all my heart, bowing down to help and maintain
Namo Amitabha Buddha (reciting Buddha 3 times with 3 prostrations)
Offering flowers is an act of gratitude, as well as a reminder to cultivate virtue in order to receive good retribution.
Third. family first day vows
Namo Amitabha Buddha (reciting Buddha 3 times with 3 prostrations)
I bow to the nine directions of heaven and the ten directions of Buddha
I bow to Lord Hoang Thien and Mr. Hau Tho, deities
Homage to the deity of the palace, the deity of the land of Long Mach, the deity of the five directions, the deity of the five earths, the deity of Phuc Duc Ton Thanh and the deity of the post-landlord. Earth.
Venerable Ancestor, Hien Trieu, Hien Sister, Spirits both inside and outside
I pay obeisance to the deity who rules this realm
I: … am currently living at: …
Today is the first day of the month…year…lunar calendar
I faithfully arrange flowers, fruits and offerings, and burn incense sticks to offer before the court
I want to invite you to: Kim Nien Reign, Thai Tu Chi Duk Ton Thanh, Ban Canh Thanh Hoang, Dai Vungs, Dong Tru Tu Mang Tao Phu, Ban Gia Tho Land and Sri Ngu Phuong, Ngu Tho and other deities in this area rule in
I beg you, grandparents, testify to my sincerity, enjoy the gifts. Bless your family with peace, health, prosperity and happiness
Sincere ceremony, I want to pay tribute with all my heart, bowing down to help and maintain
Namo Amitabha Buddha (reciting Buddha 3 times with 3 prostrations)
The worship ceremony of the first day is to express the wish of a pure and intelligent person.
It can be seen that worshiping on the first date is one of the important rituals for Vietnamese people. Buddhist objects I hope the above prayer will help the family worship run more smoothly, showing their loyalty to the ancestors, gods and Buddhas.
Wish you Amitabh Buddha!
