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During the New Year's Eve celebrations, beyond attending countdown events, New Year's Eve chanting has become a popular activity among Buddhists. It is a great spiritual practice that allows people to connect with their faith. In recent years, this tradition has gained popularity among youth and working adults, showing that it is an inclusive activity for all ages. This is no longer an event exclusive to the elderly or strict followers. It is also a time-honored tradition passed down by Buddhists, with chanting ceremonies happening annually. What preparations are needed?
Today, Mytour Horoscope presents ways to prepare for the New Year's Eve Chanting 2568, so you can welcome the new year and step into 2568. It is believed that this ritual marks a new beginning of the year with positive energy, bringing blessings that will last throughout the year.
Preparing for New Year's Eve Chanting to enter 2568
Before participating in the New Year's Eve chanting, it's important to prepare by wearing a white outfit, or simply dress modestly. If you prefer not to attend the ceremony at the temple and choose to chant at home, you can dress comfortably as you wish.
For the chanting, you can hold a book or paper with the chant verses. Most temples provide prayer books for distribution or lending. Alternatively, click here to view it.
The activities for New Year's Eve chanting, according to Buddhist traditions, are as follows:
At 7:00 PM, the evening chanting session begins.
At 8:00 PM, various chants are recited, followed by the recitation of the Dhammacakka Pavattana Sutta, and a circumambulation around the ordination hall.
At 9:00 PM, the "Mahasantingluang" mantra from the Upapatassanti scripture is recited (a chant aimed at bringing peace to the world).
At 10:00 PM, the chant of Buddha’s Blessings, Dharma’s Blessings, and Sangha’s Blessings is recited.
At 11:00 PM, the monks chant the Buddhist prayer, Navakkhaya Yusam Dharma (a chant for planetary influences).
At midnight, the chant of Buddha’s Blessings, Dharma’s Blessings, and Sangha’s Blessings is recited again, followed by the monks chanting the Chaimongkol Mantra for auspiciousness.
The officials strike the gong, drum, and bell to mark the arrival of the first day of 2568.
The abbot delivers the New Year’s blessing speech.
Participants in the ceremony receive the holy water chant.
At 1:00 AM, the participants light the Nine Planets candle, marking the completion of the ceremony.
I offer my blessings to all readers who have participated in the New Year's Eve Chanting. May the merit and good deeds bring you nothing but auspicious events and a year free of obstacles throughout 2567.
