Send a prayer for peace for your loved ones, or for the departed. One prayer a day, dedicated together with the community.
For the living to be safe, healthy and free from misfortune — often at the new year, on full and new moon days, or when loved ones are ill.
For the departed to be liberated and reborn in a peaceful realm — often during the 49 days after death, on anniversaries and during Ullambana.
A prayer is precious for its sincerity, not its words. Doing good deeds, eating vegetarian and releasing life in dedication make the merit greater.