Thanksgiving to Deities
1. Purpose
- Gratitude: Thank deities for their protection and blessings.
- Fulfilling Promises: Honor vows made during earlier prayers.
- Seeking Continued Blessings: Pray for a smooth and prosperous future.
2. Key Deities to Thank
- God of Wealth (財神): For financial success and prosperity.
- Guanyin Bodhisattva (观音菩萨): For health, family harmony, and compassion.
- Earth Deity (土地公): For protection over home and business.
3. When to Perform
- At the end of the year or after achieving significant milestones (e.g., health recovery, career success).
4. Significance
- A way to close the year with gratitude and invite positive energy for the future.
【答谢神明】
一、目的与意义*
- 表达感恩：感谢神明一年（或特定时期）的庇佑与帮助。
- 履行还愿：若曾许愿祈求（如健康、事业等），此时兑现承诺。
- 祈求持续福佑：通过感恩仪式，祈愿未来顺遂。
二、主要答谢对象*
- 财神：答谢财运亨通、生意兴隆。
- 观音菩萨：感恩健康平安、家庭和睦或慈悲护持。
- 土地公：感谢守护家宅安宁、事业稳定。
三、适宜时间*
- 年末（如农历春节前）或 达成重大心愿后（如考试通过、病愈等）。
四、仪式核心*
- 以诚心感恩为主，可搭配简单供品（如水果、香烛）。
- 通过仪式 圆满结束旧岁，并 迎接新年正能量。
