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Year-end Thanksgiving Prayer

Văn khấn tạ lễ cuối năm

Tạ ơn Phật, Thánh, Thần linh sau một năm

About this text

The Year-end Thanksgiving Prayer is a traditional Vietnamese supplication recited at the end of the lunar year, expressing gratitude to the Triple Gem, Earth God, Ancestors, and deities for their protection and blessings throughout the year. It is usually performed at the family altar in the final days of the lunar year.

Preparation & offerings

Prepare incense, flowers, candles, betel and areca, wine, water, sweets, fruits, sticky rice, sweet soup, and a vegetarian or regular meal as appropriate. Dress respectfully and maintain a sincere mind during the offering.

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, Amitabha Buddha, Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva.

  4. 4

    I respectfully bow to all Bodhisattvas and Noble Sangha.

  5. 5

    I respectfully bow to the Kitchen God, Earth God, and all household deities who watch over our home.

  6. 6

    I respectfully bow to former and later landowners, and all deities governing this land.

  7. 7

    I respectfully bow to my paternal and maternal ancestors, all forebears and family spirits.

  8. 8

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

  9. 9

    Today is [lunar date], the last days of the lunar year.

  10. 10

    With sincere heart, I prepare incense, flowers, offerings, betel and areca, wine, fruits, sticky rice, sweet soup, and a meal to respectfully offer.

  11. 11

    I respectfully offer these to the Triple Gem, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Saints, Deities, and Ancestors as witnesses.

  12. 12

    Throughout the past year, thanks to your protection, my family has enjoyed peace and smooth affairs.

  13. 13

    Now at year’s end, I humbly express gratitude for the merits of Buddhas, Deities, and Ancestors.

  14. 14

    I pray the Triple Gem, Deities, and Ancestors continue to bless and protect my family.

  15. 15

    May everyone be healthy, safe, and have all wishes fulfilled.

  16. 16

    May the country be peaceful, weather favorable, and all families happy.

  17. 17

    If there have been any shortcomings this year, I sincerely ask for forgiveness and guidance.

  18. 18

    I vow to dedicate this merit so that all beings may find peace and happiness.

  19. 19

    May all honored ones witness my sincerity and grant their blessings.

  20. 20

    Homage to Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)

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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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