Below is the most accurate prayer for the 7th lunar month.
What day is the offering to pardon the dead?
Today is the 2nd day of the 7th lunar month, according to custom, people can start offering sacrifices to the deceased.
According to folk beliefs, the seventh lunar month of each year is the time when the gates of Hell open, granting amnesty to the dead. Prisoners in Hell have the opportunity to be pardoned and released to a peaceful realm.
Prayers to pardon the deceased are something that many people are interested in during the 7th lunar month, the month of hungry ghosts.
That is why this month often has a ceremony to worship the wandering souls who have no home, no place to stay, no incense, no relatives in the world to help them not starve, and not disturb the living.
According to folk beliefs, the 15th day of the 7th lunar month or the 15th day of the 7th lunar month is considered the day of pardon for the deceased. However, according to Vietnamese folk customs, after the 15th day of the 7th lunar month, the dead will no longer be able to receive offerings, so the ceremony of pardoning the deceased can begin from the 2nd day of the 7th lunar month until before 12 noon on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month.
The ceremony to absolve the dead usually takes place in the evening because people believe that the souls returning from the underworld will be weak and unable to withstand the sunlight, so they cannot enjoy the offerings.
The most accurate prayer for the forgiveness of sins in the 7th lunar month
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
I bow to the nine directions of heaven, the ten directions of Buddhas, the Buddhas of the ten directions.
I bow to Amitabha Buddha.
I bow to Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara.
I bow to the Kitchen God, the God of Fortune and Virtue.
July equinox
Full moon day of forgiveness for the dead
The underworld opens the gates of hell.
Homeless ghost
The Great Saint, Ananda, the Venerable
Receive sentient beings without graves or tombs in all directions
The tree at the corner of the street
No shelter, wandering day and night
Hunger and cold all year round
No thin shirt to cover the cold wind
Ghosts of the North, South, East, and West
Young and old, men and women come here to meet the group.
Even though I died in vain, I died unjustly
Die of drug addiction die of greed to get rich
Death by accident, death by illness
Die stabbed, die slashed, die fighting over love and money
Death by bombs and bullets, death by swords and knives
Die from rabies, drown, die from breeding
Death by lightning strike in the sky
Now listen to the faithful’s invitation
Lai Lam received all the words before and after
Rice, porridge, betel and areca nuts
Gold coins, clothes of all colors red and green
Rice, salt, fruit, flower lantern
Bring a little for tomorrow
Bless the believer with wealth and fortune
Peace, prosperity and harmony in the family
Remember the day of pardon for the dead
Again, the faithful sincerely invite
Now enjoy it
Take the old and young to the underworld
The faithful burn gold and silver.
Along with the clothes that have been divided
Dear God,
Proof of merit
For my believers
Name is:………………………………
Couple:………………………….
Boy:……………………………
Daughter:…………………………….
Residing at:……………………………..
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
Namo Amitabha Buddha
The most accurate prayer for the forgiveness of sins in the 7th lunar month
What does the offering tray for the deceased include?
The offering ceremony for the deceased (offering to sentient beings) usually includes rice, salt, white porridge, fruit, sugar, clothes for sentient beings, popcorn, candy, votive paper money, water, 3 small cups, 3 incense sticks, 2 small candles. Specifically:
– 1 plate of white salt
– 1 plate of rice
– Water, incense, lamps or candles, fresh flowers
– 5 types of fruit (5 different colors is better)
– Paper clothes, votive paper
– Sugarcane (leave the skin on and cut into small pieces about 15 cm)
– Thin white porridge
– Popcorn, boiled sweet potatoes, boiled corn, boiled cassava, cakes, candies…
Notes when offering alms to the deceased
In addition to preparing the offerings and prayers properly, the homeowner’s family needs to pay attention to what to avoid on the day of pardoning the deceased:
– The ceremony should be held during the day instead of at night, when the sun has set because at that time, the gates of hell will officially close.
– Do not offer salty food, because it can easily cause the spirit to become greedy, cling to the world, and cause trouble for the homeowner.
– Worship should be held outdoors, preferably in front of the house.
– When sprinkling rice and salt, you should also sprinkle them on the sidewalk to avoid attracting evil spirits into the house.
– Make offerings to living beings before making offerings to ancestors so that their souls do not consume their belongings.
– After the offering, you should distribute it, do not leave it in the house because it can easily bring bad luck.
Above is the prayer for the forgiveness of the deceased in the 7th lunar month that everyone can refer to in order to have a sincere ceremony, praying for peace and luck for the family.
* Information in the article is for reference and contemplation only.
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