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Sahasampi cē gāthā amatthapadasamhitā ēkam gāthāpadam seyyō yam sutvā upasammati
“ better than a thousand verses devoid of meaning, is one verse charged with meaning, hearing which, one is pacified.”
Dhammapada v101
Blessing | Ritual Ceremonies
Mantra Blessing ( សូត្រមន្ត ឬ ប្រស់ទឹក )
begins with Maha Namaskara chanting and additional chanting for seeking refuge. After which, the use/chanting of Mun Vichier (Vidyāmantra) or sacred mantras and sprinkling of holy water onto the attendees is preformed to cleanse the body/spirit from misfortunes, malefic planets, bad omens, etc. This is furthered by lifting the energy/spirits, instilling protection, and blessings for prosperity, peace, and good fortune. This finishes with tying of red string for protection and binding of the blessings. (*duration approx. 30mins)
* Recommended for all important occasions such as
Test/exams
Job interviews / meetings
Sports competition
Marriage
All auspicious events
Holy Water Blessing ( ស្រោចតឺក )
involves pouring holy water onto the devotees while chanting sacred mantras for overall blessings, cleansing the body/spirit from misfortunes, malefic planets, bad omens, etc., lifting the energy/spirits, instilling protection, and blessings for prosperity, peace, and good fortune. This is finished with tying of red string for protection and binding of the blessings. (*duration approx. 30mins)
House | Business | Land Blessing
( ប្រស់ព្រំផ្ទះសំណាក់ការ ឬ ដី )
begins with invitation of devas followed by Maha namaskar chanting to the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha. After which, Buddhist paritta and sacred mantras are chanted while sprinkling holy water onto the attendees. This is then performed around the premises of the home/business to bless the property. The entrance is then inscribed with yantra/kathas to invoke protection and prosperity. Finally, blessed red strings are tied for attendees to bind protection and blessings. *Highly recommended for new properties (*duration approx. 1-2hrs)
Deity | Spirit | Ancestor Offering
( សែនទេវតាជីដូនជីតានិងវិញ្ញាណាក្ខន្ធផ្សេង )
the act of making offerings to specific dieties, devas, spirits and/or ancestors according to auspicious dates and times. This is guided by Kru according to auspicious date, time, direction, offerings and chanting. (*duration approx. 1hr)
Curse Removal | Exorcism
( ដោះអំពេី )
the act of banishing/ repelling negative entities/energies, black magic, curse, hex, etc. casted upon an individual(s). This is done by mantra chanting, spraying holy water, blowing smoke, administering natural herbs, using sacred objects to expel the entity and other ritual blessing ceremonies. This is followed by listening to dharma, making merits, pujas, reciting mantras, wearing articles made of auspicious woods, metals, gems etc. following a code of conduct, personal rituals and abstaining from things which have an ill effect on victims nature. (*Duration TBD)
Auspicious Objects | Sak Yant Blessing ( ដាស់ យន្តឬវត្ថុស័ក្កិសិទិ្ធ )
involves awakening/charging auspicious items and/or Sak Yant through the process of mantra chanting, applying balm/oil, gold leaf, sprinkling holy water, incense smoke, and candle flame. (*Duration approx. 15-30mins)
Gold Leaf Blessing ( បញ្ចុះស្លឹកមាស )
Begins with Mantra Blessing & involves using sacred balm and placing gold leaf foil onto the face and hands, then using incense or sacred stick to draw mantras/ yantras/ katha symbols onto the face. This blessing is usually done for Metta/Maha-niyom (attracting love/compassion) and sympathy from all sentient beings (spirits, ancestors, family, boss, coworkers, friends, enemies, strangers, etc) and Rith/Amnaik (instilling might/prowess.) (*duration approx. 1hr)
Yantra Blessing ( ចាយន្ត )
Begins with Mantra Blessing & involves putting sacred balm/oil onto the body, then drawing/inscribing yantras, mantras, kiertas onto the body (usually the back.) After which, Gold leaf foil is placed and blessed on the body. This blessing is usually done for protection and for specific needs of the individual depending on ones karma. This is an alternative choice for those who are not yet sure or ready to commit to a full Sak Yant. (*duration approx. 1hr)
Vehicle Blessing
( ប្រស់ព្រំឡាន ឬ ម៉ូតូ )
involves pouring lustrous water onto the vehicle while chanting sacred mantras for protection and prosperity. After, sacred yantras/kathas are draw around the vehicle to further bless the vehicle. This is finished by the tying of red stings around the sideview mirrors and steering wheel and/or clutch. *Highly recommended for new vehicles, post repairs and before departing on long journeys (*duration approx. 15-30mins)
Removing Bad Omens
( រំដោះគ្រោះ )
is an elaborate ceremony which begins with Maha Namaskar chanting followed by additional chanting for seeking refuge. After which, a puja is preformed with the offerings of fruits, flowers, water vase, etc. to the Buddha rupa (image). Next, an effigy is made of rice according to the age of the devotee on a white cloth inside a seima barrier (protection barrier). The devote then prostrates under the white cloth during the pulling and transferring of the negative influences to the rice figure. This is done while the Kru chants sacred mantras completing the process. After, the cloth is sealed away and family/ relatives join in a circle to participate in the passing of candle ritual. This ritual allows family/relatives to bestow blessings to the devotee while passing the flame and tossing of flowers. This is then followed by a Holy Water blessing and the offering of pae (banana tray) to specific spirits that have forecasted negative influences. The ceremony is then concluded by the sprinkling of holy water and tying of red string to bless all attendees. (*duration approx. 1-2hr)
Altar | Shrine Setup/Awakening Ceremony
( ដំម្លេីង ឬ អភិសេក អសនះ )
setting up & blessing of Khmer Buddhist altar, Diety/spirit shrines, house spirit, etc. according to an auspicious date and time. Begins with invitation of Devas and Maha namaskar chanting. This is followed by puja offerings of fruits, flowers, perfume, etc. and opening of eyes ceremony for Buddha rupa & dieties. This is done by placing gold leaf foil, mantra chanting, spraying holy water, and throwing flowers, passing of candles to consecrate the altar and sacred space. (*Duration Approx. 1hr)