Prayer for Career and Examination Success
Văn khấn cầu công danh, thi cử
Văn Miếu, ban Đức Thánh Hiền, ban Tam Bảo
About this text
This prayer is recited at the Temple of Literature, the altar of Sage Saints, or before the Triple Gem to seek blessings for academic and examination success. It is commonly used before important exams, asking for divine support for oneself or one's children to achieve academic excellence.
Preparation & offerings
Offerings include incense, flowers, fruits, clean water, sweets, sticky rice, tea, and betel nut. Dress respectfully, maintain a sincere heart, and keep the space quiet during the prayer.
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 Shakyamuni Buddha, Manjushri Bodhisattva, and Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.
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I respectfully bow to the Sage Saints, the ancient and later sages, and the founding masters of learning.
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I respectfully bow to the guardian deities of the Temple of Literature and the local spirits.
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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, and offerings to present before the altar.
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I humbly ask the Buddhas, Sage Saints, and deities to witness my sincerity.
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I pray for blessings from above, so that I may progress in my studies and have wisdom awakened.
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May my exams go smoothly, with good fortune and results as I wish.
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May my mind be clear, my will steadfast, and my spirit calm, free from anxiety.
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May I meet good teachers and kind friends, and receive helpful guidance and support.
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May my career path open wide, my work proceed smoothly, and my future be bright.
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If there are any obstacles, may they be removed, and may all things be favorable and peaceful.
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I wish for myself and my family to always have good health, peace, and prosperity.
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According to my heart’s wish: [your wish].
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I respectfully ask the Buddhas, Sage Saints, and deities to witness and bless me.
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I dedicate any merit from this prayer to all beings, so that all may benefit.
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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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