Prayer to Dispel the Kế Đô Star
Star-dispelling rite for the Kế Đô Star
Meaning
The Kế Đô Star is a malevolent star — under its rule, obstacles and calamities are common. The rite is performed for peace and to avoid harm.
Offering preparation
Prepare offerings: incense, candles, fruit, votive paper, and the star-name tablet written according to the corresponding element.
Content
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
- I respectfully bow to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of all Buddhas, the Buddhas of the ten directions.
- Namo Hiệu Thiên Chí Tôn Kim Quyết Ngọc Hoàng Thượng Đế.
- I respectfully bow to the Left Nam Tào Six Bureaus Longevity Star Deity.
- I respectfully bow to the Right Bắc Đẩu Nine-Cup Calamity-Solving Star Deity.
- I respectfully bow to the Earth Palace Thần Vỹ Kế Đô Star Deity.
- I respectfully bow to the Upper Pure Original Spirit True Lord.
The faithful: ………………
Today is the ....... day of the ........ month, year ..................... the faithful sincerely prepares offerings: incense, flowers, tea, fruit; lights incense of devotion; sets up an altar at (address) ……………………. to perform the star-dispelling rite for the Kế Đô Star ruling our destiny:
We humbly ask the venerable ones to accept this modest offering, shelter and support us, dispel ill fortune; bestow blessing, fortune, and longevity on us — that we may meet good in all things, avoid all ill, that the family enjoys peace and ease, prosperity and health.
We offer modest gifts with sincere hearts; before the altar we humbly bow and ask to be sheltered and supported.
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!