According to feng shui expert Nguyen Song Ha, in order for the worship to go smoothly and properly, the homeowner needs to fully prepare the prayer for the second day of Tet.
This is very necessary for children to show their gratitude and respect to the gods and ancestors in the house, and at the same time pray for a peaceful and lucky new year.
Below are two prayers for the second day of Tet as suggested by expert Song Ha:
Prayer to the family gods on the second day of Tet
“Namo Amitabha Buddha (3 times 3 bows).
I bow to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of Buddhas, the Buddhas of the ten directions.
I respectfully bow to the future Maitreya Buddha.
I respectfully bow to the Emperor of Heaven, the Mother of Earth, and all the deities.
I respectfully bow to you, the current King of Wu, the God of the Sea, the Judge of Hua Cao.
I respectfully bow to you, the local tutelary god and great kings.
I respectfully bow to the Five Directions, Five Emperors, Five Sacred Mountains, Twenty-Four Qi Officials, Earth Vein Officials, Five Directions Dragon Vein Spirits, Central Spirits, Azure Dragon Spirits, Vermillion Bird Spirits, Black Tortoise Spirits, and White Tiger Spirits.
I respectfully bow to the Five Blessings, Family God, Fortune God, Wealth God, Longevity God, Health God, and Peace God.
I bow to you, the local spirit of the land.
I respectfully bow to the Earth God, Dragon Vein God, and all the Gods who govern this area.
My name is... Age:... Residing at:...(address)
Today is the 2nd day of the Lunar New Year 2025, on the occasion of the New Year, the beginning of the new year, I and my family would like to prepare offerings for the 2nd day including incense, flowers, rice, soup, and other offerings called the sincere offering, to present before the altar, to offer to the Heaven and Earth Gods.
We respectfully bow our heads and invite the Gods who govern this land to enjoy the offerings and witness our sincerity. We pray that the Gods will always bless and protect our entire family for a peaceful new year, smooth work, and all good things.
Our whole family respectfully offers this humble offering and respectfully asks the deities to witness, bless, and protect us.
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Prayer to ancestors on the 2nd day of Tet
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Great Compassionate Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (bow and pray 3 times)
Today is January 2nd, year of the Snake at… (home address)
My name is Tin... and my whole family respectfully pay their respects.
I respectfully bow to my ancestors, paternal and maternal uncles, brothers, and the souls of my paternal and maternal relatives.
I respectfully bow to my paternal uncles, maternal aunts, and the spirits of my ancestors.
Today, on the first day of the new year, I read the prayer for the second day of the first lunar month of the year At Ty 2025.
Our whole family would like to prepare incense, flowers, and rice with sincere hearts to offer before the altar. We would like to thank the great heavens and the vast ocean of our ancestors who have protected and sheltered us from all disasters over the past year.
We respectfully invite our ancestors' souls to come and enjoy the offerings, praying for us a new year of peace, success in work, and all good things.
I respectfully inform you.
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
