what is A Di Da Phat

the phrase "a di da phat" alludes to offering respectful praise to the Buddha, in Vietnamese. Often at Buddhist gatherings, especially during chants, followers of the Buddha chant the phrase during services conducted by a Monk. The elongated phrase, "Nam Mo A Di Da Phat" is, too, an utterance of respect offered to the Enlightened One, Siddharta Gotama Buddha