In Vietnamese culture, for many generations, on the 23rd day of the lunar month, it is the day when Ong Tao – the one responsible for the kitchen and household chores of each family – returns to the sky to report on the past year to the Jade Emperor. Therefore, every year on this day, people prepare a feast with fruits, gold models, and paper clothes to offer to Ong Tao before he goes back to report to the Jade Emperor. Here is a prayer for Ong Tao on the 23rd day of the month of Chạp for those who need it.
Prayer for Ong Cong Ong Tao in 2024
Here is the prayer for Ong Cong Ong Tao in 2024 according to the book “Traditional Vietnamese Prayers” published by the Culture and Information Publishing House.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
I respectfully bow to the gods in all directions, to all Buddhas in all directions.
I respectfully bow to you, East Star Palace Guardian God.
We, your believers, reside in…
Today, on the 23rd day of the month of Chạp, your believers earnestly prepare flowers, incenses, clothes, and offer them respectfully to the deities. We light the incense with devotion and show our reverence.
We invite you, East Star Palace Guardian God, to manifest yourself and enjoy the offerings.
We humbly ask for your forgiveness for any mistakes we have made in the past year. We seek blessings and protection for our entire family, for our children, for the young and old, for abundant health, prosperity, and all that is good.
We offer this sincere ceremony, and humbly request your blessings and protection.
The feast offered to Ong Cong Ong Tao.
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Namo Amitabha Buddha!
Prayer 1: According to Traditional Vietnamese Prayers
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)
I respectfully bow to the gods in all directions, to all Buddhas in all directions.
I respectfully bow to you, East Star Palace Guardian God.
We, your believers, whose names are… reside at…
Today, on the 23rd day of the month of Chạp, your believers earnestly prepare flowers, incenses, clothes, and offer them respectfully to the deities. We light the incense with devotion and show our reverence.
We invite you, East Star Palace Guardian God, to manifest yourself and enjoy the offerings.
We humbly ask for your forgiveness for any mistakes we have made in the past year. We seek blessings and protection for our entire family, for our children, for the young and old, for abundant health, prosperity, and all that is good. We offer this sincere ceremony, and humbly request your blessings and protection.
Namo Amitabha Buddha! (3 times)
Information is for reference and personal reflection only.
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