Prayer on the 1st day of the 2nd lunar month
Praying on the first day of the lunar month every month is a traditional ritual not only to pray for oneself and family, but also to wish for peace and prosperity in life.
The prayer on the first day of the lunar month is not only a sacred prayer, but also a way to connect with the culture and traditions of the Vietnamese people. At the same time, it is an opportunity for each person to express gratitude and respect to ancestors and gods, through which we are more responsible for ourselves, our families and society, wishing for a peaceful and happy life.
When reciting the prayer, be solemn and sincere to show your filial piety and gratitude to your ancestors. After finishing the prayer, sit quietly for a while to calm your mind and reflect on the meaning of the ritual.
Good time to burn incense on February 1st, everyone can refer to and choose these time frames to bring fortune and prosperity:
+ Dragon (7:00-9:59) February 28th
+ Snake (9:00-10:59) February 28th
+ Body (15:00-16:59) February 28th
Below is a sample prayer for the first day of the month at the family altar and to worship the gods and the local gods for your reference.
Prayer to ancestors on February 1st
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
I bow to the nine directions of heaven, 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 you, the local Thanh Hoang, the local Tho Dia, the local Tao Quan and all the deities.
I respectfully bow to my ancestors, father, mother, and all the spirits (if my parents are still alive, replace them with father, mother).
We, the believers, are….......... residing at…..............
Today is February 1st (Ky Mao) year of At Ty.
I, the believer, thanks to the grace of heaven and earth, the gods, and ancestors, sincerely prepare offerings, incense, flowers, tea, and fruit, light a stick of incense and offer it before the altar.
We respectfully invite: The local Thanh Hoang, the Great Kings, the local Tho Dia deity, the local Tao Quan, the Five Directions, the Dragon Veins, and the God of Wealth.
We humbly ask you to come down before the altar, witness our sincerity, and enjoy the offerings. We respectfully invite our ancestors, paternal and maternal ancestors, and the spirits of our paternal and maternal ancestors... to have mercy on our descendants, and appear in spirit, witness our sincerity, and enjoy the offerings.
I respectfully invite the previous and current owners of this house to come to the altar and enjoy the offering, and bless our family with good health, peace, prosperity, and family harmony.
We respectfully bow before the altar and ask for your protection and blessing.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Prayers to the gods and the local gods on February 1st
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
I respectfully bow to the nine directions of heaven, the ten directions of Buddhas, the ten directions of Buddhas. I respectfully bow to the Emperor of Heaven, the Mother Earth, and all the deities. I respectfully bow to the Eastern God. I respectfully bow to the local land and dragon veins. I respectfully bow to the Five Soils, Five Directions, and Gods of Fortune and Virtue. I respectfully bow to the previous and future deities, the land owners, and the Gods of Wealth. I respectfully bow to the deities who govern this area.
We, the believers, are….......... residing at…..............
Today is February 1st (Ky Mao month) year At Ty.
The homeowner sincerely prepares flowers, gold, silver, tea, fruit, and burns incense sticks to offer before the altar. We respectfully invite the current year's ruling Tai Tue Chi Duc Ton Than, the local Thanh Hoang and Dai Vuong, the local Tho Dia, Long Mach Ton Than, the Ngu Tho, Ngu Phuong, Dong Tru Tu Menh, Tao Phu Than Quan, Phuc Duc Chinh Than, and all the Ton Than who are governing this area.
I bow and ask you to hear my invitation, have mercy on the homeowner, come down before the altar, witness my sincerity, accept the offerings, bless and protect my entire family, so that my work will be smooth and successful, everyone will be safe, wealth will increase, all wishes will be granted, all requests will be answered, and my heart and mind will be open.
We offer this humble offering with all our hearts before the altar, bowing and asking for your protection and blessing.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
