Pujas
Chanted Prayers

Personal Dedication Prayer Requests

If want us to include a prayer for someone who is sick, suffering, or has recently passed away – add their name to our prayer list below. We’ll make dedications for them when we gather for our pujas.

Offering to the Spiritual Guide

Customarily the 10th and 25th of each month

A special Guru yoga of Je Isongkhapa in conjunction with highest Yoga Tantra. By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase.  You may bring a food offering if you wish.

Wishfulfilling Jewel w/tsog offerings

Melodious Drum – Long Protector Puja

Customarily the 29th of each month

A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa’s tradition combined with a brief practice of relying upon the Wisdom Protector Dorje Shugden.

Powa Ceremony

The powa ceremony is a traditional Buddhist practice that is performed to aid the consciousness of the recently deceased as they travel to their next rebirth. It provides an opportunity for our community to come together to offer compassionate and powerful prayers and support during this important transition. White offerings are welcome but not mandatory – such as flowers, candles, food or candies.  Plan to arrive a few minutes early.

Tara Puja

Customarily the 8th of each month

Tara is a female Buddha – a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. ‘Tara’ means ‘Rescuer’ – she is so called because she rescues us from external dangers and internal fears.

Prayers for World Peace

Through contemplating these prayers compiled by Geshe Kelsang from traditional sources, we learn to cherish others. If everyone sincerely prays to be able to cherish others, then gradually through the power of this prayer, everyone will actually cherish each other. The world will then be permanently at peace, and pure and everlasting happiness will pervade the entire world.

Heart Jewel

Heart Jewel is the heart essence of Kadampa Buddhism and many Kadampas do these prayers as part of their daily practice. Buddhas or enlightened beings can appear or emanate as anything, and especially as teachers and protectors. In this practice, we pray to and rely upon the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri in both of these ways.

Yoga of Buddha Amitayus chanted prayers

Start the New Year with meditation class at 12 noon-1pm followed by chanted prayers to Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of Wisdom, Long Life and Good Fortune

Medicine Buddha

Medicine Buddha is a Buddha Doctor whose function is to release living beings from outer and inner sickness by bestowing blessings upon them. By relying upon Medicine Buddha sincerely, living beings in these impure times can be cured of heavy physical and mental disease, and find release from the internal pain of the three poisons: attachment, anger and ignorance. They can also receive protection from many other dangers and obstacles. By practising this Medicine Buddha Sadhana sincerely, we receive a special power of body, speech and mind, which we can then use to help others through healing actions.

Quick Path to Great Bliss

Remember to bring your ritual implements it you have them, and the long self-generation sadhana of Vajrayogini. If you are planning to attend, please arrive a few minutes early.

Heruka and Vajrayogini (HYT) Empowerment is a prerequisite.

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