The most complete and detailed prayer for the full moon day of the second lunar month of the year of the Dragon

According to folk beliefs, the full moon day, also known as the day of the full moon, is the time when the moon and the sun reach their furthest points, creating symmetry. Therefore, this is when the moon and the sun can see each other, illuminating the soul and helping those souls become purer.

What does the offering tray for the full moon ceremony in the second lunar month consist of?

To prepare for the full moon ceremony, your family needs offerings such as incense, flowers, betel nuts, wine, water, and fruit. These are important items in the ceremony; however, the quantity and types of offerings may vary depending on the specific circumstances. A simple altar might only need a few sweets, a glass of water, and incense sticks lit for ancestors.

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Prayer on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month to worship the Gods

Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times accompanied by 3 prostrations)

I respectfully bow to the Nine Directions of Heaven, the Ten Directions of Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the Ten Directions. I respectfully bow to the Heavenly Emperor, the Earth Goddess, and all the Venerable Deities. I respectfully bow to the Deities of the Five Directions, the Five Lands, and the Deities of Fortune and Virtue. I respectfully bow to the Deities of the Past and Present, the Landlord, and the God of Wealth. I respectfully bow to all the Venerable Deities who govern this area.

We, the homeowners, whose names are …, currently reside at …

Today is the full moon of the second lunar month of the Year of the Dragon (Giáp Thìn). We, your humble servants, have sincerely prepared incense, flowers, gold and silver offerings, tea, and lit fragrant incense sticks to present before the altar. We respectfully invite the Venerable Deity of the Current Year, the Great Kings of the Local Guardian Deity, the Dragon Vein Deity, the Local Earth Deity, the Five Earth Deities, the Five Directions Deities, the Kitchen God, the God of Fortune and Virtue, and all other Venerable Deities governing this area.

We humbly beseech you, O deities, to have mercy on the household, descend before the altar, witness our sincerity, accept our offerings, and bless and protect us so that our lives may be peaceful, our work successful, and our souls enlightened.

We prepare this offering with all our hearts, before the altar, respectfully bowing to ask for your protection and blessing.

Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times accompanied by 3 prostrations).

Prayer to ancestors on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month.

Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times accompanied by 3 prostrations).

I respectfully bow to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of the Buddhas, and all the Buddhas of the ten directions. I respectfully bow to the Heavenly Emperor and Earth Goddess, and all the Venerable Deities. I respectfully bow to the local City God, the local Earth God, the Household Kitchen God, and all the Venerable Deities. I respectfully bow to my ancestors, my deceased father and mother, and all the departed spirits (if my parents are still alive, replace with Ancestor Father and Ancestor Mother).

We, the homeowners, whose names are …, currently reside at …

Today is the full moon of the second lunar month of the Year of the Dragon (Giáp Thìn). We, your humble servants, humbly offer our sincere offerings of flowers, tea, incense, and heartfelt prayers before the altar, thanks to the grace of Heaven and Earth, our ancestors, and all the revered deities. We respectfully invite: the local tutelary deity, the Great Kings, the Household Kitchen God, the local deities, the Earth God, the God of Wealth, the Five Directions, and the Dragon Vein deity. We humbly request that you descend before the altar, witness our sincerity, and accept our offerings. We also sincerely invite our ancestors, both paternal and maternal, and all the spirits of our family, to have mercy on their descendants, to manifest their sacred presence, witness our sincerity, and accept our offerings.

We, the homeowners, respectfully invite the former and current owners residing in this house to come before the altar, partake in the offerings, and bless our family with harmony and success. With humble hearts and sincere devotion, we respectfully bow before the altar and humbly ask for your protection and guidance.

Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times accompanied by 3 prostrations).

Above is a sample prayer for the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month to worship gods and ancestors. We would like to introduce it for your reference.

PV (t/h)

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