Prayer to the God of Wealth (Thần Tài)
Daily offering to the God of Wealth at the shop, or for a grand opening
Meaning
The God of Wealth (Thần Tài) is the deity who blesses fortune, widely venerated at shops and family businesses. Regular offerings to the God of Wealth (especially on the 1st and 10th of the lunar month) help business flow smoothly and wealth grow.
Offering preparation
Boiled shrimp (head intact), fruit (banana, orange, apple), soft drinks/wine, fresh flowers in yellow or red, incense, and candles. Set on the Thần Tài altar placed in a place of honor in the shop.
Content
Namo Amitābha Buddha! (3 times)
We respectfully bow to the God of Wealth (Marshal Triệu Công Minh).
We respectfully bow to the Earth Deity of Wealth.
The faithful: ..........................................
Address: ..........................................
Today is the .......... day of the .......... month, year ..........
We sincerely present offerings of incense and flowers.
We respectfully ask the God of Wealth to bless:
Our shop with favorable trade and high demand.
Money to flow in like water; our business to prosper.
All transactions to flow smoothly and free of risk.
Abundant wealth and prosperity year-round.
We offer modest gifts with sincere hearts; we respectfully present them.
Namo Amitābha Buddha! (3 times)