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First Full Moon Prayer (Tết Nguyên Tiêu)

Văn khấn Rằm tháng Giêng (Tết Nguyên Tiêu)

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The First Full Moon Prayer (Tết Nguyên Tiêu) is a traditional prayer recited on the first full moon of the lunar year. This prayer is offered to the Triple Gem, Buddhas, local deities, and ancestors, wishing for peace, luck, and fulfillment in the new year. It is usually recited at temples, Buddha altars, and family ancestor altars.

Preparation & offerings

Prepare incense, fresh flowers, candles, fruits, sticky rice cakes, sweet rice, clean water, and vegetarian offerings. Dress respectfully and keep a pure mind during the ceremony.

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 One.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    I respectfully bow to all Dharma Protectors and local guardian deities.

  6. 6

    I respectfully bow to my ancestors, grandparents, and parents of the [your full name] family.

  7. 7

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

  8. 8

    Today is the First Full Moon of the lunar new year.

  9. 9

    With sincere heart, I prepare incense, flowers, offerings, and fruits to present before the altar.

  10. 10

    I respectfully offer these to the Triple Gem, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, deities, and ancestors to witness.

  11. 11

    I pray for the Buddhas' compassion, the deities' protection, and the ancestors' support.

  12. 12

    May my family be blessed with peace, prosperity, and all things auspicious.

  13. 13

    I pray for national peace, favorable weather, and happiness for all families.

  14. 14

    I pray for health and progress in studies for myself, my family, and descendants.

  15. 15

    May all good things come, all wishes be fulfilled, and all affairs go smoothly.

  16. 16

    I sincerely pray for [your wish].

  17. 17

    Though realms of the living and departed are apart, my humble offerings come from a sincere heart. Please bear witness.

  18. 18

    I respectfully invite the sacred beings to descend, receive these offerings, and grant blessings.

  19. 19

    I and my whole family humbly offer our gratitude.

  20. 20

    Homage to Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)

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