Prayer text for the Đàm Tế ceremony (end-of-mourning ceremony, Trừ phục)

Lễ Đàm tế, hết tang (Đàm tế ceremony, end of mourning). After giỗ hết (đại tường) by two or three months, choose a good day

  • Used across Vietnam
  • Folk practice

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What this prayer says

The prayer text for the Đàm Tế ceremony (end-of-mourning, Trừ phục) is recited by the eldest son or eldest grandson on behalf of the family before the spirit tablet of the deceased, offering modest gifts and reporting that the Đại Tường period has passed so the Đàm Tế ceremony is held, inviting the spirit to enjoy the offerings with the ancestors and asking the deities to bless the whole family with peace and well-being.

The prayer below is kept in Vietnamese, the language it is read aloud in during the rite.

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Sources

  • Văn khấn trong lễ tang (vankhan.vn)
  • Văn khấn Lễ Đàm Tế, lễ hết tang Trừ phục (tuvi.vn)
  • Lễ cúng xả tang là gì? Gợi ý mẫu văn khấn xả tang (voh.com.vn)

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