[Wish Fulfillment Buddhist Prayer Request] Baekjung Memorial Service Prayer Request

Baekjung Memorial Service Prayer
Namo Amitabha Buddha

Baekjung Memorial Service Prayer with Venerable Monks

1. Reason for Gathering

We send our deepest respect to the Venerable Monks who walk the glorious path of Bodhisattva.

Today, through the Baekjung Memorial Service, we express our gratitude and respect to our departed mother and father,
and our ancestors,
and sincerely pray for their rebirth in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss (Gokrak).

2. Origin and Meaning of Baekjung Memorial Service

Following the wise teachings of Buddhism,

Mokryeon, a disciple of Shakyamuni Buddha,
initiated the Baekjung Memorial Service to save his suffering mother.
Through this, we realize the compassionate teachings of Buddha,
and remind ourselves of the importance of striving for the salvation of all sentient beings.

3. Quotations from Buddhist Scriptures

Following Buddha's teachings,

As stated in the scriptures,

"Guide all sentient beings to the path of enlightenment through salvation." - The 80,000 Verses of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra (Palmanbojanggyeong)
"All sentient beings inherently possess the Buddha nature (enlightenment). If one purifies their mind, anyone can attain Nirvana." - The Diamond Sutra (Gyeonganggyeong)
"The death of a loved one is sorrowful, but solace can be found through the immortal truth." - The Lotus Sutra (Beophwagyeong)
4. Hopes through the Baekjung Memorial Service

With sincere prayers,

Through the Baekjung Memorial Service, we pray for the following:

We pray that our departed mother and father, and our ancestors, may attain rebirth in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss (Gokrak) and enjoy eternal peace.
We pray that our entire family may live in harmony, be healthy, and live according to the teachings of Buddhism.
We pray that all sentient beings may be liberated from suffering and embark on the path of enlightenment.
5. Conclusion

With gratitude,

Through today's Baekjung Memorial Service,
we express our gratitude and respect to the departed,
and reflect on the teachings of Buddhism once again.

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Ullambana Baekjung Memorial Service Prayer
Namo Amitabha Buddha

1. Establishing a Connection

To the Venerable Monks and the congregation who have gathered in this noble Dharma Hall, today we offer our sincere respects to Shakyamuni Buddha, who illuminates the Three Realms and adorns the world with countless virtues. Moreover, we hold this Baekjung Memorial Service to pray for the blessings of our deeply gracious parents and ancestors.

2. Acknowledging and Repenting of Wrongdoings

In the past, we were captivated by greed, anger, and delusion, leading us to live a dark and futile life. We deeply regret causing suffering and sin to ourselves and those around us due to our actions.

3. Embracing the Buddha's Teachings

Here, today, we re-examine the wise teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, repent for our transgressions, and make a firm resolve to cleanse our minds. We vow to abandon greed, anger, and delusion, and to live a life filled with compassion and wisdom.

4. Expressing Gratitude to Parents and Ancestors

Our beloved parents and ancestors guided our path in life and nurtured us with their unwavering love and sacrifices. The lingering pain of not being able to repay their kindness remains. We express our heartfelt gratitude to our parents and ancestors, and pray that through their virtue, they may reach the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss (Gokrak).

5. Dedication of Merit

May the merits of this Baekjung Memorial Service liberate our family and relatives, as well as all sentient beings, from afflictions and guide them towards enlightenment. Furthermore, we yearn for peace and happiness to spread throughout the universe and all realms.

6. Resolution and Vow

From this day forward, we vow to live a righteous life through our body, speech, and mind. We will sever greed, anger, and delusion, and strive to put the Buddha's teachings into practice through a life filled with compassion and wisdom, and dedicate ourselves to the salvation of all sentient beings.

Namo Amitabha Buddha

[Buddhist Scripture Quotes]

Lotus Sutra (Yeonhwagyeong) and Sutra of Infinite Life (Muryangsujeong): "Those who hear, chant, praise, remember, offer, speak, preach, and listen to the name of Amitabha Buddha will all be born into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss."

Amitabha Sutra (Amitagyeong): "Among the six realms of sentient beings - hell, hungry ghosts, animals, asuras, humans, and gods - whatever sentient being may be suffering extreme pain, crying without respite, if they sincerely chant the name of Amitabha Buddha and believe in that Buddha, they will immediately be born into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss."