What is the date of the full moon of the second lunar month in 2025? What offerings are prepared for the full moon of the second lunar month?
The 15th day of the 2nd lunar month, also known as the full moon of the 2nd lunar month, is one of the important holidays in Vietnamese culture. On this day, many families perform rituals to pray for peace, good fortune, and happiness for the whole family.
What is the Gregorian calendar date for the full moon of the second lunar month in 2025?
According to the lunar calendar, the full moon of the second lunar month in 2025 falls on Friday, March 14, 2025, according to the Gregorian calendar.
Offering tray for the Full Moon Ceremony of the 2nd Lunar Month
The offerings for the full moon ceremony in the second lunar month can be vegetarian (for Buddha) or non-vegetarian (for ancestors and deities).
A vegetarian offering (for Buddha): Includes fresh flowers, clean water, five kinds of fruit, sweet rice porridge, and vegetarian dishes such as vegetarian spring rolls, vegetarian sausage, vegetable soup, stir-fried vegetables, fried tofu or tofu in tomato sauce, and vegetarian stir-fried vermicelli.
A savory feast (for ancestral worship and deities): Includes whole boiled chicken or boiled pork, glutinous rice with gac fruit or mung beans, pork sausage, fried spring rolls, bamboo shoot soup with bone broth or fish ball soup, stir-fried vermicelli, stir-fried vegetables, pickled onions, braised fish or braised pork, fruit, sweet rice porridge, wine, water, and votive paper money.
Notes on performing the ritual of offering sacrifices on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month.
Timing of the offering: It should be performed on the full moon day (15th day of the lunar month), or it can be done earlier on the 14th day of the lunar month if it is not convenient.
Preparation: Clean the altar thoroughly, and prepare a complete and well-presented offering.
Attire: Dress neatly and respectfully when performing the ritual.
Prayer for offering sacrifices to ancestors and deities on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month.
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)
I bow down to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of the Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the ten directions.
I respectfully bow before Heaven and Earth, and all revered deities.
I respectfully bow before the Lord of the Kitchen, the God of the Hearth.
I respectfully bow before the Household Guardian Spirit, the Local Deity, the Earth Spirit of the Dragon Vein, and all the revered deities who govern this area.
I respectfully bow before my ancestors, grandparents, parents, and all the spirits of my family, both paternal and maternal.
Today is the 15th day of the 2nd month of the Year of the Snake (2015). I, your humble devotee (full name), residing at (address), sincerely prepare incense, flowers, offerings, gold and silver, tea and fruits, to respectfully present to the revered deities.
We humbly ask the deities to witness our sincerity and bless our family with peace, success in our work, good health, and fulfillment in all our endeavors.
We pray to the divine spirits for their blessings and protection, to ward off evil, and to bring good fortune and prosperity to our family, so that our descendants may live in peace and abundance.
With humble hearts and sincere devotion, we humbly ask for your witness.
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)
Performing the ritual of offering sacrifices on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month not only shows reverence for ancestors and deities but also provides an opportunity for family reunions, praying together for good fortune in the future. Preparing a thoughtful offering and performing the ceremony with sincerity will bring peace and good luck to the whole family.
