Top 6 Prayers for the Full Moon of January

Nam mô A Di Đà Phật! (3 times) I, the devotee, respectfully bow to the Ten Directions' Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, the Noble Saints, the Guardian Gods, and the Eight Heavenly Beasts. Today, on the date...month...year... I, the faithful, humbly present my offerings along with a prayer at the door of the Ten Directions and the Eternal Triple Gem. We humbly request your compassion and guidance for... (prosperity, wealth, protection from misfortune, peace…). Please accept our offerings and our sincere prayers, granting us safety, health, and harmony in all aspects of our lives. May all our desires and prayers be fulfilled according to your will. With deep sincerity, I respectfully offer this prayer. Nam mô A Di Đà Phật! (3 prostrations)

When visiting the temple, if you are a Buddhist devotee, you may sit before the Buddha altar and chant a passage from the Universal Gateway (Phổ Môn) Sutra or the Medicine Buddha Sutra to pray for peace and safety for your family. If you cannot chant, you can light incense and recite the following hymn to praise the Buddha's virtues and express your sincere devotion: 'The Buddha’s body shines like golden mountains, Pure and unmatchable in its beauty. The supreme and noble one, his merits are boundless. I bow to the Buddha, the King of Mountains. The Buddha’s grace is vast as the ocean, The precious jewel contains all within. Infinite wisdom, boundless merits, Great tranquility and power, all in perfect balance. The Buddha is at the core of the true Dharma realm, Formless and beyond all things. All beings bow to countless forms of the Buddha, And through this, calamities are cleared away. Nam mô Thập phương Thường trụ Tam Bảo Nam mô Thập phương Thường trụ Tam Bảo Nam mô Thập phương Thường trụ Tam Bảo'

Nam mô A Di Đà Phật! Nam mô A Di Đà Phật! Nam mô A Di Đà Phật! - I bow to the Nine Directions of Heaven, the Ten Directions of the Buddhas, and all Buddhas of the Ten Directions. - I respectfully bow to the Lord of Heaven, the Earth, and all revered deities. - I humbly bow to the Eastern Kitchen God, the Five Directions, the Five Earths, and the Guardians of Virtue. - I bow to the deities governing this region. - I respectfully bow to my ancestors, both paternal and maternal, the forebears of my family. Today is the ... day of the month ... in the year .... I, the faithful, am [Name], residing at [Address], along with my entire family. With sincere devotion, I present incense, flowers, offerings, tea, fruit, and other items before the altar. We humbly invite the revered deities and ancestors to come and witness our sincerity, accept the offerings, and bless our family with peace, prosperity, health, and good fortune. May all our wishes be fulfilled, and may we find harmony and success in all things. With a heart full of reverence, I bow and make this offering. Cẩn cáo!

I bow to the Nine Directions of Heaven, the Ten Directions of the Buddhas, and all Buddhas of the Ten Directions. - I respectfully bow to the Lord of Heaven, the Earth, and all revered deities. - I humbly bow to the local City God, the Guardian of the Land, the Kitchen God, and all revered deities. - I respectfully bow to my ancestors, including paternal and maternal forebears, all our family spirits, and the departed ones. Today, on the Full Moon of January, during the Lantern Festival, I, the faithful, offer incense, light candles, and present various offerings before the altar. We invite the local deities, the Spirits of the Ancestors, and our beloved forebears to witness our sincere hearts, accept our offerings, and bless us with prosperity and peace throughout the year. May all misfortune be averted, and may we live in harmony and good health. May the blessings of the deities and ancestors protect our family in all seasons, bringing joy and fulfillment. I humbly offer this prayer. Respectfully, I make this offering!

Today is the Full Moon of January, in the year... I, the devotee, am [Name], residing at [Address]. With sincere devotion, we humbly invite the following: The Sun God, Emperor of the Heavens, The Southern and Northern Stars, The Great White Star, The Star of Destiny, The Polar Star, and the Star of Virtue, The Literary Stars, and the stars of the 28 Mansions, The Five Elements Stars, The La Hầu and Kế Đô Stars, We humbly ask you to descend before the altar and hear our offerings: On this Lantern Festival night, as custom dictates, we prepare a humble offering of betel, areca nuts, incense, flowers, and fruit, with sincere hearts, offering them before the altar. We invite the revered deities to come, enjoy these humble offerings, and bless our family with health, peace, prosperity, and harmony. May we be granted peace and good fortune. The celestial lights shine brightly, Illuminating the earthly realm. We ask the star gods, To bestow blessings and favor. Though the offering may be small, Our hearts are filled with sincerity. May our lives be calm and prosperous, And our bodies be blessed with health. Respectfully, we make this offering!

We bow to our ancestors, both paternal and maternal. My name is ... Today is the 15th day of the first lunar month, the first full moon of the year. With deep respect, we, the descendants, present offerings of food, incense, and candles, inviting our ancestors from both sides of the family to witness our sincerity and bestow their blessings upon us for a prosperous, healthy, and happy new year. May they grant us success in all endeavors. We humbly ask for divine protection (Bow three times). Next, turn to the East and pray: We bow to the emperors of Vietnam, the great generals of Vietnam, and the scholars of Vietnam. Today, on this 15th day of the first lunar month, the celebration of the Lunar New Year, we honor the gathering of officials to recite poetry and deliberate on the nation’s affairs. As the common people, we enjoy the peace and prosperity granted by these rulers. We humbly invite the emperors and officials from the era of King Hung to the present, asking them to witness and bless our offerings. We thank you. We bow. Next, turn South and pray: We bow to the deities of heaven and earth. Today, on this 15th day of the first lunar month, we offer our respect with incense and small offerings, humbly inviting the divine to bear witness to our devotion. May the gods and spirits watch over us and bless us with good fortune, health, and prosperity in the new year. We thank the deities. We bow. Then, turn Westward and pray: We bow to Buddha, the deities of heaven, and all sacred beings. With gratitude, we offer vegetarian food, asking for the blessings of Buddha and the Bodhisattvas. May they watch over our family and guide us in the year ahead. We are deeply grateful. We bow. Finally, turn North and pray: We bow to the Supreme Deity, the Five Sovereigns, the sacred ancestors, and all heavenly warriors. On this first full moon of the year, we humbly acknowledge the divine grace that allows us to live, thrive, and prosper. Everything we have is a gift from the heavens. Today, we offer a simple meal to invite the gods and divine beings to witness our devotion. We thank them and seek their continued protection. We bow.