Prayer to the Earth God and Kitchen Gods
Văn khấn Thổ Công – Táo Quân
Ngày thường & lễ tiết
About this text
The Prayer to the Earth God and Kitchen Gods is a traditional offering to the deities who oversee the land and hearth of each household. It is recited on regular days, festive occasions, or when important family matters arise, seeking blessings, peace, and prosperity.
Preparation & offerings
Prepare incense, fresh flowers, betel and areca, wine, water, fruits, sweets, and savory or vegetarian dishes as appropriate. Dress respectfully and maintain a sincere, reverent attitude during the offering and 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 the Lord of Heaven and Queen of Earth, and all revered deities.
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I respectfully bow to the Kitchen God, Guardian of the Hearth and Destiny.
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I respectfully bow to the Earth God, the Land Deity, the Local Guardian, and all spirits overseeing this home.
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I, the devotee, am [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, offerings, betel and areca, wine and water, and light incense before the altar.
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I respectfully invite the deities to descend before the altar and witness my sincerity.
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I humbly ask the deities to bless and protect my family with health and peace.
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May our work go smoothly, all wishes be fulfilled, prosperity abound, and our household be safe and sound.
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May harmony prevail among all, and peace reign within and without.
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If there is any shortcoming, I sincerely ask for your generous forgiveness.
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I respectfully offer these gifts, humbly inviting the deities to accept them.
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I humbly pray the deities grant [your wish].
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Myself and my entire family bow our heads in gratitude.
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May blessings fill our home, misfortunes be dispelled, and all things be auspicious.
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We respectfully offer our worship, humbly asking for your witness.
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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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