Fasting Vegetarian

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Fasting Vegetarian The period of fasting vegetarianism of Trang people falls on the first waxing moon to the 9th waxing moon of the 9th lunar month of China (corresponds to the 11th month of Thailand during September-October every year). The ceremonies will take place around the shrine of each place.

 

Importance The ritual of fasting vegetarianism is a ceremony that is important as follows.

1. It is the practice of cultivating the precepts, cultivating vegetarian food, consuming only vegetables and fruits. to abstain from sin don't kill animals Keeping the precepts to purify the mind refrain from roaming do not drink alcohol Devotees who eat vegetarians wear white clothes and meditate and meditate to spread compassion. Bless yourself and your family.

 

2. It is to ward off bad luck. Diseases and ailments keep away from the vegetarians.

 

3. There will be unity among the believers who attend the vegetarian fasting ceremony. They were all smiling, friendly and friendly to each other. The property is donated for food and kitchen expenses. to have enough food There are many volunteers to help with the kitchen work.

 

Rituals The vegetarian tradition is a blend of various beliefs, including Taoism, Confucianism, and devotion. and Mahayana Buddhism.

 

1. One day before the ceremony The shrine will be cleaned, frankincense, incense sticks, and the Tengko flagpole will be raised in front of the shrine to summon your souls. At midnight there will be a ceremony to summon the emperor. and Kyu Ong Taite presided over the ceremony. Along with hanging 9 water lanterns, which represents the soul of King Qiu Ong Tai Thee. Thus, the vegetarian ceremony has begun. After the ceremony to accept you to preside over the court will perform the garrison laying ceremony in different directions.

 

2. Preparation of vegetarian food The believers who join the fasting vegetarian diet will clean the utensils used for cooking to be clean and no fishy smell. Separate appliances only, not mixed with general appliances. Some houses will bring a new set of utensils to cook and put vegetarian food. Some houses will receive food from the shrine's cooking workshop.

 

3. The rituals throughout the nine days of vegetarianism are as follows:

3.1 Worshiping ceremony performed on the first day, offering various offerings at the shrine and at the homes of vegetarians When eating vegetarian for three days Considered that vegetarians have cleansed their body, mind, and emotions.

 

3.2 Khun Khun ceremony is a ceremony for soldiers guarding in various directions. The ceremony will be held on the 3rd, 6th, and 9th days. There is food and liquor offering sacrifices to the soldiers.

 

3.3 Song Keng ceremony is a prayer ceremony. This ceremony will start from King Qiu Ong Tai Thee. come and sit in the court and do so every day, twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.

 

3.4 Star worship ceremony will be performed on the night of the 7th day to seek protection for vegetarians. in the ceremony of worshiping the stars There will be a giveaway (paper talisman) to protect vegetarians.

 

3.5 The procession ceremony (going out) is a ceremony where all of you go out to visit your children from home. for prosperity and ward off evil Each shrine will visit differently at the same time. This ceremony will be held in a procession. Parade through the streets. The devoted villagers set up offerings to receive the monks and light firecrackers as the procession passes. The Lord who entered His Majesty would show his miraculous powers by using sharp objects, spikes, and piercings in different parts of his body.

 

3.6 Fire wading ceremony to show your power Therefore, a bonfire was turned into hot red coals. You who sit in mediums will go and run through the fire. to show purity and power Those who practice vegetarianism will also go through fire to purify the body of the divine fire.

 

3.7 The ceremony of sending monks to be performed on the last day of vegetarianism. This ceremony is divided into 2 parts: the day part will send the deities of the gexian emperor. which is done at the flagpole and in the night time will send King Qiu Ong Taite which will be done at midnight The vegetarians will walk each other to the shore because you will return to heaven by sea. And as soon as the group sends you out of the court door, all lights must be completely extinguished. and close the big door The next day, the flagpole will be lowered. Summon soldiers and feed them and send them back. When finished, open the big door when it is auspicious according to the date/time you have ordered.

 

Vegetarian ceremony is a ceremony that expresses the refrain from killing animals. and refrain from all evil and is a ceremony that creates unity among the members attending the ceremony.