Bài cúng mãn Tết (cúng hóa vàng) tại nhà, cơ quan, cửa hàng…

1. Incense Prayer

(Kneel down. Choose one of the two incense prayers below)

a. Incense Burning (using incense, agarwood,…)

I offer my sincere heart
Sending the fragrance with the clouds
Faintly spreading in all directions
Offering to the Three Jewels
Vowing to uphold the teachings for a lifetime
Practicing to benefit all beings
Praying for the protection of the Buddha in our household
Steadfast in the Pure Land of Bodhichitta
Upholding the path with firm determination
Escaping the endless suffering of the ocean of desire
Quickly returning to the shore of enlightenment
Namo Hương Cúng Dường Bồ Tát
Namo Hương Cúng Dường Bồ Tát
Namo Hương Cúng Dường Bồ Tát Ma Ha Tát! (3 times ringing bell)

b. Mindful Incense Offering

I offer my intentions wholeheartedly
Transforming the universe in all directions
Offering to the Three Jewels
Vowing to uphold the teachings for a lifetime
Practicing to benefit all beings
Praying for the protection of the Buddha in our household
Steadfast in the Pure Land of Bodhichitta
Upholding the path with firm determination
Escaping the endless suffering of the ocean of desire
Quickly returning to the shore of enlightenment
Namo Hương Cúng Dường Bồ Tát
Namo Hương Cúng Dường Bồ Tát
Namo Hương Cúng Dường Bồ Tát Ma Ha Tát! (3 times ringing bell)

2. Prayer

(Kneel down, clasp hands)

Namo the Thirteen-Realm Method of the Three Jewels, the great proof! Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! We respectfully offer our homage to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Noble Sangha, who bear witness and protect us. We humbly beseech the Thien, Thanh Ling to reside in our place of (family; office; store)…, bearing witness to and supporting the endeavors of (family, office, store)…

This disciple’s name is:… Dharma name (if any):… representing the whole (family, office, store)… currently located at:…

Today is the… day of the… month… year…, (family, office, store)… we perform the ritual of New Year’s Offering (Gold Transformation Offering), we humbly request the blessings of the Three Jewels, and wish for the liberation and salvation of the souls of the monks at Ba Vang Temple. We respectfully invite

+ Offering at home: the ancestral spirits… and the spirits of the (mother’s name)… (if any)

(Continued)

the spirits connected to the place of (family; office; store)…, spirits causing disharmony in health and longevity, spirits opposing the progress of (family; office; store)… and the spirits causing trouble to (family; office; store)…, come here and enjoy the feast of the offerings made by (family; office; store)…, (if reciting sutras, add: and listen to the sutras to seek enlightenment and liberation) and joyfully protect (family; office; store)… in this new year.

Namo Phat Bôn Si (1 bell. 1 offering)

3. Buddha Worship

(Kneel or stand; the instrument: khánh)

From great compassion for sentient beings
Great compassion to save the suffering
With majestic appearance shining brightly
We sincerely worship with reverence. (1 bell)

Reverent Worship: All Buddhas of the past, present, and future, throughout the Dharma realm. (1 bell. 1 offering)Reverent Worship: All Perfect Teachings of the past, present, and future, throughout the Dharma realm. (1 bell. 1 offering)Reverent Worship: All Noble Sangha of the past, present, and future, throughout the Dharma realm. (3 bells. 1 offering)

4. Dharma Transference

(Sit; strike the bell and wooden fish. If there is no time for reciting sutras, skip this part.)

The Dharma of the Buddha is profound and incomparable
It is rare to encounter in hundreds of thousands of lifetimes
Now that I hear and comprehend, I vow to understand the true meaning
And nurture the faith in the Supreme Teacher.
Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! (3 times. 3 bells)

5. Sutra Recitation

(Sit, instrument: wooden fish. If there is no time for reciting sutras, skip this part.)

Sutra (click on the name of the sutra): Altar Offering

Sutra (click on the name of the sutra): Offering to the Spirits

6. Food Offering

a. Written Offering

(Kneel down, clasp hands)

Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! We respectfully request the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Noble Sangha, Heavenly Beings, and Divine Beings to support and protect (family; office; store)… May they bestow abundant blessings upon (family; office; store)… in performing these ritual offerings without any harm, bringing happiness to the family, as taught by the Buddha in the sutra “Altar Offering.”

On the occasion of the New Year’s Offering (Gold Transformation Offering), (family; office; store)… as a form of ritual offering, sincerely acquire necessary food items to present as offerings.

If there is meat present on the offering tray that was obtained by killing sentient beings, then read: Due to ignorance of the Dharma, (family; office; employees)… have killed sentient beings for this auspicious occasion. We humbly refrain from offering the meat of those sentient beings. We humbly offer only vegetarian food and food obtained by pure methods. (Continued)

Above: We respectfully offer to support the Buddhas.Middle: We respectfully offer to support the Bodhisattvas, Noble Sangha.Below: We offer to the Heavenly Beings, Divine Beings present here.After: We offer to all invited spirits. May all the invited spirits enjoy the feast of this New Year’s Offering (Gold Transformation Offering), provided by (family; office; store)…, receive fulfillment, feel joy, and support (family; office; store)… throughout this new year.
Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! (1 bell)

b. Recitation of Food Offering Mantras

(Sit, instrument: wooden fish)Mantra for transforming food: Namo tat phạ đạ tha, nga đá phả rô chỉ đế, ám tam bạt ra, tam bạt ra hồng. (7 times. 1 bell)Mantra for transforming water: Namo tô rô bà ra, đạ tha nga đá ra, đạt điệt tha, án tô rô tô rô, bạt ra tô rô, bạt ra tô rô sa bà ha. (7 times. 1 bell)Food Offering Chant: Án nga nga nẵng tam bà phạ phiệt nhật ra hồng. (7 times. 3 bells)

May all the invited spirits
Receive fulfillment and contentment
Listen to the sutras, realize the teachings
Develop reverence for the Buddha
Rely on the Three Jewels, practice diligently
Wish to escape from suffering
Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! (1 bell. 1 bow)

7. Triple Gem Offering

(If (family; office; store)… does not make a vow to offer to the Triple Gem, then skip this part)(Kneel down, clasp hands in prayer)

Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! During the first days of the new year…, we want (family; office; store)… to have a year full of prosperity and blessings, all aspects flourishing, removing all karmic obstacles. Therefore, we sincerely dedicate our merits by offering to the Triple Gem to benefit the monks at Ba Vang Temple in Quang Trung Ward, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh Province. We wish for the fulfillment of their needs, in line with their practice, and the construction of temples for the purpose of spiritual cultivation by Buddhist practitioners, and propagation of the Dharma, to bring the merits of our offerings to the Heavenly Beings, Divine Beings, and all invited spirits.

– We offer to the Triple Gem with the amount of… to bring blessings to the Heavenly Beings, Divine Beings at our place of (family; office; store)…

– We offer to the Triple Gem with the amount of… to bring blessings to all invited spirits in this ritual (if offering separately for each group of spirits, read the respective amounts for each group).

If there are individuals in (family; office; store)… who need good health, career success, or academic achievements… then continue reading: We offer to the Triple Gem with the amount of… to bring blessings to (name)…

(Continued)

Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! (1 offering)

8. Bodhi Aspiration

(Kneel or stand, clasp hands)

Namo Buddha Shakyamuni, may all sentient beings understand the great Dharma, develop supreme aspirations. (1 bell. 1 offering)Namo Dharma, may all sentient beings deeply penetrate the scriptures, possess wisdom like the ocean. (1 bell. 1 offering)Namo Sangha, may all sentient beings effectively manage the community, not worrying about anything. (3 bells. 1 offering)

9. Gratitude and Reciprocity

Self-declaration: We thank the Triple Gem, the Master, and all the good scholars who have helped us in our practice. We sincerely appreciate all the spiritual beings who have supported the ritual and gathered here for this occasion.

10. White Buddha Offering/Releasing

(If (family; office; store)… prepares food offerings and releases creatures, then clasp hands in prayer, and release the white Buddha outside. If offering food but not releasing, then omit the part about releasing, and vice versa)

Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! We respectfully offer our homage to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Noble Sangha, Heavenly Beings, Divine Beings, and all invited spirits; we request the support and protection of all Thien, Thanh Ling, as we (family; office; store)… have prepared food offerings and (purchased living beings) to release and save their lives. We kindly request permission to go outside to perform this offering and release the creatures.

Namo Buddha Shakyamuni!

Procedure for offering and releasing at home, office, store…

[Link to offering and releasing ritual at home](https://chuabavang.com/huong-dan-nghi-thuc-le-cung-thi-thuc-tai-nha-d2437.html)

Prayer for Releasing Living Beings

[Link to prayer for releasing living beings](https://chuabavang.com/huong-dan-nghi-thuc-le-cung-phong-sinh-tai-nha-d2491.html)

11. Dismissal

(Kneel or stand, clasp hands)

Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! Our ceremony is now complete; we lower the food offerings that we have presented so that we may partake of them and receive nourishment.

Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! (1 bow)

12. Return to the Source

(Kneel or stand, instrument: wooden fish)

How much merit and virtue we have accumulated,
We dedicate them to all sentient beings.
May they understand the profound Dharma,
And generate the supreme mind of enlightenment. (1 bell)
May all karmic obstacles be eliminated,
And wisdom shines brightly.
May all afflictions be eradicated,
And continue to practice the Bodhisattva’s path. (1 bell)
May the merits of our practice,
Reach every corner and all beings.
May we all become the Supreme Wisdom. (3 bells)

13. Taking Refuge

(Kneel or stand, instrument: khánh)

We take refuge in the Buddha, wishing that all sentient beings may fully comprehend the great Dharma and develop the supreme bodhi mind. (1 bell. 1 offering)We take refuge in the Dharma, wishing that all sentient beings may penetrate deeply into the scriptures and possess wisdom like an ocean. (1 bell. 1 offering)We take refuge in the Sangha, wishing that all sentient beings may effectively be in charge of the community and not hesitate to take action. (3 bells. 1 offering)

14. Gratitude and Dedication

Declaration: We express our gratitude to the Triple Gem, our Master, and the great scholars who have helped us in our practice. We sincerely dedicate all merits to all spiritual beings who have supported this gathering, who have come to practice the Dharma.

15. White Offering Conclusion

(Kneel or stand, clasp hands in prayer)Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! At this hour, our rituals are complete. We humbly lower the food offerings that we have presented. May we receive nourishment.Namo Buddha Shakyamuni! (1 bow)

END

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