According to ancient tradition, the New Year Thanksgiving ceremony is held at the end of Tet - the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year.At this time, children and grandchildren often prepare sumptuous offerings to present to their ancestors and at the same time send them off.
In addition to preparing offerings, Vietnamese families also need to prepare prayers.
Homeowners can refer to the full prayer in the book "Traditional Vietnamese Prayers" - Culture and Information Publishing House: Nam mo A Di Da Phat!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
I respectfully bow to the nine directions, the ten directions of Buddhas, the ten directions of Buddhas.
I respectfully bow to the Emperor of Heaven, the Mother of Earth, and all the deities.
I respectfully bow to the current year's governor, the local Thanh Hoang, the Tho Dia, Tao Quan, Long Mach, and Ton Than.
I respectfully bow to my ancestors, paternal and maternal ancestors.
We, the believers, are:... Residing at:...
Today is the 3rd day of the first lunar month of the year At Ty.
I, the believer, sincerely prepare incense, flowers, fruit juice, gold, silver, tea, and wine to present before the altar, respectfully reporting:
The spring party is over, the New Year has passed, now please burn gold and silver, thank the Gods, and send the ancestors back to the underworld.
Respectfully ask for your protection and blessing for your descendants to be safe and your family to be prosperous.
We offer our humble offerings with all our hearts, respectfully and respectfully, bowing to you for your protection and blessing.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
