Prayer for good fortune in business (template 1: inviting Chúa Đất, Thần Tài)

Lễ cầu tài, cầu lộc (ceremony to pray for wealth and fortune). Đầu năm; mùng một, ngày rằm; mùa vía Bà Chúa Xứ ở An Giang

  • Used across Vietnam
  • Folk practice

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Prayed at the place of business, not at the pagoda: bowing to the nine directions of heaven, the ten directions of the Buddhas, then inviting the local deities, Chúa Đất, Thần Tài, Thần lộc; praying for good sales and favorable partners.

The common version: Prayer text for peace and safety (for wealth and good fortune) at the Tam Bảo altar

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Sources

  • Top 5 bài khấn xin lộc buôn bán dễ nhớ và chuẩn nhất (voh.com.vn)

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