According to folk beliefs, the full moon day, also known as Vong day, is the time when the moon and sun reach their furthest poles, creating symmetry. Therefore, this is the time when the moon and sun can see each other, illuminating the soul and helping those souls become purer.
What does the full moon offering tray in February include?
To prepare for the full moon day, your family needs offerings such as incense, flowers, betel and areca nuts, wine, water and fruits. These are important items in the ceremony, however, the number and type of offerings may vary according to each specific case. A simple ceremony table may only require a few candies, a glass of water and lighting incense sticks for the ancestors.
Full moon prayer in the second lunar month, Year of the Dragon 2 according to Vietnamese tradition. Illustration
Prayer on the full moon day of the second month to worship the Gods
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times with 3 bows)
I respectfully bow to the nine Heavens, the Buddhas of the ten directions, and the Buddhas of the ten directions. I would like to respectfully bow to the Emperor, Hau Tho, all the Venerable Gods. I respectfully bow to the Five Directions, Five Earths, and Gods of Blessing and Virtue. I respectfully bow to the Former Queen, the Landlord, and the God of Wealth. I respectfully bow to the Gods who govern this area.
My homeowner's name is... currently residing in...
Today is the full moon day of the second month of the year Giap Thin. The homeowner (we) sincerely prepares incense, flowers, honeysuckle, tea, and lights incense to offer before the judge. The homeowner (we) would like to respectfully invite Mr. Kim Nien, the current ruler of the Thai Tue Chi Duc Ton Than, Mr. Ban Canh Tutelary God, the Great Kings, the Dragon Vein God, Mr. Ban Da Dia, Mr. Five Earths, Five Directions, The God of the Kitchen God, the God of Happiness and the Venerable Gods are in charge of this area.
I ask you to listen to the invitation to have mercy on the homeowner who comes before the court, witness his sincerity, enjoy the offerings, and bless us with a peaceful life, smooth work, and an expanded soul.
We prepare our sincere offerings, bow before the court, and ask for their blessings and protection.
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times with 3 bows).
A prayer to the ancestors on the full moon day of the second month
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times with 3 bows).
I respectfully bow to the nine Heavens, the ten Buddhas, and the Buddhas of the ten directions. I would like to respectfully bow to Hoang Thien Hau Tho, all Venerable Gods. I would like to respectfully bow to the City Emperor, the Native Land, the Kitchen God and the Venerable Gods. I respectfully bow to my Ancestors, Hien Khao, Hien Sister, and the Huong Spirits (if my father and mother are still alive, replace them with To Khao and To Sister).
My homeowner's name is... currently residing in...
Today is the full moon day of the second month in the year of Giap Thin. The homeowner, thanks to the grace of Heaven and Earth, the isle of our ancestors, and Gods, sincerely made offerings, camellia flowers, incense, and lit incense sticks to offer before the judgment. . We respectfully invite: The Tutelary God, the Great Kings, the Kitchen Gods, the Native Gods, the Earth Gods, the Gods of Wealth, the Five Directions, and the Dragon Veins. We pray that you come before the judge, testify to our sincerity, and enjoy the offerings. The homeowner would like to sincerely invite the Elder Sisters, the Patriarchs and the ancestors of their paternal and maternal families... to bow down and have mercy on their children and grandchildren, the saints will appear, testify to their sincerity, and enjoy the offerings.
The homeowner (we) would like to respectfully invite the previous owners and post-owners who are residing in this house, to share the money and the future, to bless our family to be harmonious and achieve much success. We pay our respects with sincerity, pay our respects to the court, and pray for their blessings and protection.
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times with 3 bows).
Above is a sample prayer for the full moon day of February to worship the gods and ancestors. We would like to introduce it for readers' reference.
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