Phra Katha Tam KamLang Wan Gerd
Reciting the katha for the deceased, improves their conditions in the afterlife. To maximize the effect, an individual should have accumulated enough merit (through making donations especially to the monks, doing Vipassana meditation, etc.), and have a deep, meaningful connection to the deceased. The katha below should be recited in order, and dedicated specifically to the deceased individual.

Contents
Preparation
It is important to recite the following katha to pay homage and invite the blessings of the Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha, the Teachers (Luang Pu Thuad
Kam Unchern Pob Poom
To invite the blessings of Luang Pu Thuad, Luang Pu Doo and Luang Ta Maa
Luk Khor Tang Satja Athitan
Krab Khor Aratana Metta Baramee
Ruam Luang Pu Thuad, Luang Pu Doo
Khor Luang Pu Dai Prod Mee Metta
Aratana Baramee Ruam
Khong Ong Somdej Phra Samma SamPuttajao
Doay Tang Teh Ong Pathom Jon Teung Ong Patjubun
Borom Maha Jakkapat Took Took Phra Ong
Baramee Ruam Phra Patjek Puttajao
Phra Potisat Phra Tham Lae Phra Ariyasong Tang Lai
Duay Tang Teh A-deed Jon Teung Patjubun Lae Anakod
Baramee Ruam Luang Pu Thuad, Luang Pu Doo
Tan Un Pen Ti Sud
Baramee Ruam Luang Ta Maa Pen Ton
Translation
This katha may be loosely translated as “I bring to my mind, Luang Pu Thuad, Luang Pu Doo, Luang Ta Ma, please bestow loving kindness unto us. I praise the virtues of Luang Pu Thuad, Luang Pu Doo and Luang Ta Ma. I invite the Baramee of all Buddhas, Pacceka Buddhas
Khor Baramee Luang Pu Dai Prod Metta Noam Nam
Pob Poom Dtang Dtang Tang Lai.
Nai Thua Tang Sam Dan Lokkatat
Un Prakob Pai Duay Thep Hok Chan Phrom Yisip Chan
Thep Phrom Took Chan Fah Maha Samood
Doay Thua Tang Meun Saen Goti Jakkawan
Thep Phrom Tewa Ti kiawpan Kub Luang Pu Thuad, Luang Pu Doo, Luang Ta Maa
Thep Phrom Tewa Ti kiawpan Kiawkhong Kub Kapajao
Doay Tang Teh A-deed Jon Teung Patjubun Lae Anakod
Tan Pu Phra Inn Zhao Fah
Tan Tao Jatu Maharach Tang Si
Phraya Yommarad Prom Duay Boriwan Tang Mod
Phra Sri Siam Tewa Ti Rad Took Took Phra Ong
Wiraburoot Lae Wirasattri Tang Lai
Ti Koi Pokpong Raksa Paen Din Siam
Opatika Tang Lai
Phra Lersi Lae DaBod Tang Lai
San Zhao Phor Lak Muang Took Took Changwat
Phra Seua Muang, Phra Song Muang, Phra Rahu Warahok
Zhao Krung Pali, Mae Phra Thoranee, Mae Phra Phosob
Mae Phra KongKa, Phra Plerng, Phra Pai, Phra PiRoon
Phaya Krut, Phaya Nak, Prom Duay Boriwan
Khontan Chao Muang Lab Lae
Lae Sing Saksit Nai Sa-Than Ti Un Saksit Tang Lai
Ti Kapajao Dai Koey pai Atithan Wai
Khor Luang Pu Dai Prod Metta Noam Nam Tan Tang Lai
Ma Ruam Suad Bot Phra Maha Jakkapat
Promkan Kub Puak Kapajao
Puer Perm Kamlang Na Garn Bud Deow Ni Duay Therd
Translation
I respectfully request for the protection and blessings of Luang Pu Thuad, Luang Pu Doo and Luang Ta Maa, the deities and Teachers in their lineage, the Protectors from the Triloka

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Bot Bucha Phra
Recitation to pay respect to the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha
Puttang Cheewittang May Poo Chay Mi
Thammang Cheewittang May Poo Chay Mi
Sangkang Cheewittang May Poo Chay Mi
*Bow with head on floor 6 times*
Puttang Wanthami (Bow once, with your head touching the floor)
Thammang Wanthami (Bow once, with your head touching the floor)
Sangkhang Wanthami (Bow once, with your head touching the floor)
Kru U-pacha Ah-jariya Ku Nang Wanthami (if you are a lady, only recite Ah-jariya Ku Nang Wanthami
Ma Tah Pitu Ku Nang Wanthami (Bow once, with your head touching the floor)
Phra Tri Sik Kha Ku Nang Wanthami (Bow once, with your head touching the floor)
Bot Samathan Sin Har
(Taking Refuge with Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha)
Namo Tassa Pakawato Arahato Sammasamputtasa -3x
Puttang Saranang Kadchami
Thammang Saranang Kadchami
Sangkang Saranang Kadchami
Tutiyampi Puttang Saranang Kadchami
Tutiyampi Thammang Saranang Kadchami
Tutiyampi Sangkang Saranang Kadchami
Tatiyampi Puttang Saranang Kadchami
Tatiyampi Thammang Saranang Kadchami
Tatiyampi Sangkang Saranang Kadchami
Bot Aratana Sin
(Undertaking of 5 Precepts)
Pana Ti Pata Weramanee Sik Kha Pa Tang Samathiyami
A Tin Na Tah Na Weramanee Sik Kha Pa Tang Samathiyami
A Pram Jariya Weramanee Sik Kha Pa Tang Samathiyami
Mu Sa Wa Tah Weramanee Sik Kha Pa Tang Samathiyami
Sura May Ra Ya Mudchapamatad Tah Na Weramanee Sik Kha Pa Tang Samathiyami
Ei mani Pan Jak Sik Kha Patahni Samathiyami (Recite this line 3x)
See Lay Na Su Ka Ting Yan Ti See Lay Na Pho Ka Sampatah
See Lay Na NipPuTing Yan Ti Tassama See Lang Wi So Tha Yay
Bot Aratana Phra
(To invite the presence of the Holy Beings)
Namo Tassa Pakawato Arahato Sammasamputtasa -3x
Puttang Aratananang Karomi
Thammang Aratananang Karomi
Sangkang Aratananang Karomi
Katha Bucha Luang Pu Thuad
(To pay respect to Luang Pu Thuad)
Namo Pothisattoh Ar-khantimaya Ittipakawa (Recite 3x
Katha Bucha Luang Pu Doo
(To pay respects to Luang Pu Doo)
Namo Pothisattoh phrom punyo (Recite 3x)
Bot Khor Khama Phra Rattanatrai
(Seeking Forgiveness from the Triple Gems)
Yothoso Mohajittay Naputtasaming paapakato maya khamathamay katang thosang sappapaapang winassantu
YoThoso Mohajittay Nathammasaming paapakato maya khamathamay katang thosang sappapaapang winassantu
YoThoso Mohajittay Nasangkasaming paapakato maya khamathamay katang thosang sappapaapang winassantu
Bot Suad Maha Jakkapat
Namo Tassa Pakawato Arahato Sammasamputtasa – 3x
Repeat the Katha below, according to the day on which you were born.
i) Sunday – Recite 6x
ii) Monday – Recite 15x
iii) Tuesday – Recite 8x
iv) Wednesday – Recite 17x
v) Thursday – Recite 19x
vi) Friday – Recite 21x
vii) Saturday – Recite 10x
Namo Puttaya Phra Putta Tri Rattana Yan
Manee Nopparad See Sa Hassa Sutamma
Putto Thammo Sangko Ya Tah Put Mo Na
Putta Bucha Thamma Bucha Sangka Bucha
Akkee Thanang Wa Rang Kan Thang Sivali Ja Maha Therang
A Hang Wanthami Tu Ra Toh
A Hang Wanthami Tah Tu Yo
A Hang Wanthami Sap Pa So
Putta Thamma Sangka Poo Chay Mi
Bot Unchern Phra Khow Tua Pae Metta
(Invite the Presence of the Holy Beings into you)
Sappay Putta
Sappay Thamma
Sappay Sangka
Pa Lap Pan Ta patjay kanan ja youngpalung
Arahantanan jatay chayna rakkhang panthami sappaso (Recite this line 3x or 5x)
Puttang A thithami
Thammang A thithami
Sangkang A thithami
(Recite the above 3 sentences in silence)
Kam Atithan Pae Boon Lang SuadMon
(To pray for favours after paying homage to the Holy Beings)
Kapajao (state your name here) Poo Pen Poo Rab Chai Phra Puttasasana
Khor Nop Noam Lae Noam Nam Baramee Ruam Haeng Phra Puttajao
Phra Padjek Puttajao Phra Ariya Bookkhon Took Chan Poom
Phra Pottisat Lae Phra Borom Maha Jakkapat Took Took Phra Ong
Doay Tang Teh A-deed Patjuban Lae Anakod
Doay Mi Baramee Ruam Khong Luang Pu Doo PhromPanyo Pen Ti Sud
Translation: I, (name), devotee of the Buddha, request the blessings of the Buddhas, Pacceka Buddhas, Ariya Sangha, Bodhisattvas and Kings, of the past, present, future. They arrive (with Luang Pu Doo Phrompanyo
Khor Phra Baramee Un Ha Ti Sud Mi Dai Nee
Prod Jong Song Pai Hai Teung Pob Poom Dtang Dtang,
Tang Lai Nai Thua Tang Sam Dan Lokkatat
Un Prakob Pai Duay Thep Hok Chan Phrom Yisip Chan
Thep Phrom Took Chan Fah Maha samood
Doay Thua Tang Muen Saen Kod Jakkawan
Thep Phrom Tewa Ti Kiawpan Kub Luang Pu Thuad, Luang Pu Doo, Luang Ta Maa
Thep Phrom Tewa Ti Kiawpan Kiawkhong Kub Kapajao
Doay Tang Teh A-deed Jon Teung Patjuban lae Anakod
Tan Pu Phra Inn Zhao Fah, Tan Tao Jatumaharach Tang Si
Phraya Yommarad Prom Duay Boriwan Tang Mod
Phra Sri Siam Tewa Ti Rad Took Took Phra Ong
Wiraburoot Lae Wirasattri Tang Lai
Ti Koi Pokpong Raksa Paen Din Siam
Opatika Tang Lai, Phra Lersi Lae Phra DaBod Tang Lai
San Zhao Phor Lak Muang Took Took Changwat
Phra Seua Muang, Phra Song Muang, Phra Rahu Warahok
Zhao Krung Pali, Phra Mae Thoranee, Mae Phra KongKa
Mae Phra Phosob, Phra Plerng, Phra Pai, Phra PiRoon
Phaya Krut, Phaya Nak, Prom Duay Boriwan Khontan, Chao Muang Lab Lae
Lae Sing Saksit Nai Sa-Than Ti Un Saksit Tang Lai
Ti Kapajao Dai Koey pai Atithan Wai
Talord Jon Teung Sing Mee Cheewit Tang Lai
Sappasat Nai Din Dan A-Buy Ya Poom Tang Lai Tang Mod Tang Sinn
Khor Prod Jong Dai Rab Maha Guson Phon Boon Baramee Ni
Doay Thuan Thua Took Tua Ton, Took Kon, Took Tan Turn..
Translation: I share and dedicate my merits that I have carried out today to all beings by reciting Katha Suppay.
Katha Sappay
(Recite to dedicate merits to all beings)
Sappay Puttah Sappay Tamma Sappay Sangkah
PaLabPatta Padjaykanan Ja Youngpalang
Arahantanan Ja Taychayna Rakkhang Panthami Sappaso
Puttang Atithami Tammang Atithami Sangkang Atithami
Kam Atithan Ruam Boon
(Prayers to collect Boon)
This katha assists you in acquiring wealth and other auspiciousness based on the amount of merits you have accumulated, by hastily ripening the fruits of your good deed (instead of having to suffer from your bad karmic effects first). This katha is to be recited daily.
Kapajao (state your name here) Poo Pen Poo Rab Chai Phra Putta Sassana
Khor Noab Noam Lae Noam Nam Baramee Ruam
Haeng Phra Puttajao, Phra Padjek Puttajao, Phra Ariya Bookkhon Took Chan Poom Phra Pottisat
Doay Mee Baramee Haeng Ong Somdej Ong Pathom Borom Maha Jakkapat Pen Pratan
Mee Baramee Ruam Phra Maha Jakkapat Khong Luang Pu Doo Phrompanyo Pen Ti Sud
Khor Dai Prod Ruam KamLang Boon Baramee Tang Sid Tat
Un Dai Kae, Than, Sin, Nekakham Ma, Panya, Wiriya, Khanti, Satja, Atithan, Metta, Ubekkha Khong Kapajao Puea Mi Ma Chai Pen KamLang
Hai Mee Kuam Klong Tua Nai Took Took Reung
Un Dai Tid Kad Khor Hai Klong Tua
Un Dai Klong Tua Yoo Leaw Khor Hai Klong Tua Ying Ying Keun Bpai
Doay Keun Cheu Wa Kuam Od Thon, Kuam Lam Lam Bak, Kuam Jon, Kuam Mai Mee Lae Karn Ror Koi
Jong Ya Dai Bang Gerd Mee Nai Kapajao Poo Pen Poo Rab Chai Haeng Phra Putta Sassana
Nap Tang Teh Karn Bud Deow Nee
Trab Jon Kapajao Khow Su Phra Nippan Duay Therd
Lae Duay Chaporh Karn Nee Khor Hai Kapajao Mee Kuam Klong Tua Nai Reung…
(at this point – make your wish)
Translation: I am a devotee of the Buddha, and request the saints and protectors to grant my requests. With all the Buddhas, Pacceka Buddhas, Ariya Sangha and Bodhisattva, with Luang Pu Doo Phrompanyo in the centre, may I collect my blessings from Boon Baramee 10 Tat, to assist and empower me. May I be able to overcome my obstacles. May I increase my Boon Baramee 10 Tat as well.
Boon Baramee 10 Tat;
1) Dāna
2) Sīla
3) Nekkhamma
4) Paññā
5) Viriya
7) Sacca
9) Mettā
Please bless me, as a sincere devotee, to avoid the following hardships, until the day I achieve Nippan;
1) Having to endure untoward situations
2) Hardships
3) Poverty
4) Privation
5) Facing obstacles
Please grant me my favours now.
Following this, chant the katha below:
Katha Suppay Puttah
(To share merits with all beings)
Sappay Puttah Sappay Tamma Sappay Sangkah
PaLabPatta Padjaykanan Ja Youngpalang Arahantanan Ja Taychayna Rakkhang Panthami Sappaso
Puttang Atithami Tammang Atithami Sangkang Atithami
Kam Atithan Feuk Jit Reng Samathi Reng Nimmit
(To increase your foresight, intuition, and decision-making capabilities)
Kapajao (state your name here) Poo Pen Kha Rab Chai Haeng Phra Putta Ong
Khor Noab Noam Lae Noam Nam Baramee Haeng Phra Puttajao
Phra Padjek Puttajao, Phra Ariya Bookkhon Took Chan Poom, Phra Pottisat Lae Phra Borom Maha Jakkapat
Tang Teh A-Deed Patjuban Lae Anakod
Kruba Ajarn Tang Lai Sueb Sueb Kan Ma
Doay Mee Baramee Ruam Khong Luang Pu Doo Phrompanyo Pen Ti Sud
Khor Dai Prod Yok Jit Jai Khong Kapajao Keun Soo Pah Wa
Phra Pi Ti Tang Har Lae Phra Wipasannayan Tang Kao
Khor Phra Gammatan Tang SiSip Tat
Phra Pi Ti Tang Har Lae Phra Wipassanayan Tang Kao
Jong Ma Bang Gerd Prakod Nai Guythawarn, Nai Wajee Thawarn, Nai Mano Thawarn
Khong Kha Phra Puttajao Na Karn Bud Deow Nee Therd
Translation: I am a devotee of Buddha. I pay homage to the Buddhas, Pacceka Buddhas, Ariya Sangha, Bodhisattvas and Luang Pu Doo, please push up my level of mental powers, enable me to see the future, make right decisions. Increase my level of meditation, enter into my psyche, empower me to bring to success what I do, think and say.
Khor Dai Prod Yok Jit Khong Kapajao Keun Soo Pah Wa Perd Lok
Samart Kamnod Jit Roo Pah Wa Karn Dtang Dtang Tang Hed, Phon, A-Deed,
Anakod Lae Patjuban Dai Took Khana Jit Ti Prattana Ja roo
Meur Roo Leaw Khor Hai Hen Parb Nann Dai Chadjane Jaemsai
Lae Payakorn Dai Tam Kuam Pen Jing Took Took Prakarn
Hed Ti Ja Peung Bang Gerd Kae Kapajao
Khor Hai Kapajao Dai Roo Hed Nann Doay Mi Tong Kamnod Jit Mae Teh Prakarn Dai
Na Karn Bud Doew Nee Therd
Translation: Please uplift my spirit, strengthen my focus in every situation. Grant me clear foresight. Give me strength in intuition.
After that, make your mind calm for a few moments, before rising from your prayers.