Prayer to Report to the Long Thần and Earth Deity (in a Funeral)
Funeral — reporting to the Long Thần and Earth Deity before lowering the coffin
Meaning
Before lowering the coffin for burial, the family must report to the Long Thần and Earth Deity — the deities overseeing that plot — to ask permission for the burial.
Offering preparation
Incense, flowers, votive paper, betel and areca. Report at the burial site beforehand.
Content
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
- I bow to the nine directions of Heaven, the ten directions of Buddhas, the Buddhas of the ten directions.
- I respectfully bow to the venerable local Sovereign Earth Deities.
The head of mourning is: .......................................................
Residing at: …………….
Today is the … day of the …. month, year, the family has the deceased father (or mother) of the family………… given name…….. former title was….. who passed away on the …. at this plot of land. We respectfully present offerings……..rites and ceremonies of all kinds.
We humbly reflect:
Land has its good and ill
All deriving from blessing or misfortune
Growth and development depend on hidden virtue,
Also thanks to the manifest Spirit-Power
This is the ordinary truth
We are deeply moved.
We only hope the grave is at peace, the tomb beautiful.
So we present this modest offering with sincere heart.
By the kindness of your great virtue
Understanding our deep emotion
May the spirit
Be at peace in the Nine Springs.
Shelter the descendants of both paternal and maternal sides on the mortal side with peace.
We offer modest gifts with sincere hearts and humbly ask to be sheltered and supported.
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!
Namo Amitābha Buddha!