The Precious Avalokiteshvara Puja
Martsang Kagyu Tradition
Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, the embodiment of great compassion, is revered for the boundless care and wisdom with which he responds to the suffering of sentient beings. His example continues to inspire practitioners to cultivate compassion, understanding, and wisdom in their own lives.
This precious puja will be led by His Holiness Gangri Karma Rinpoche, who personally wrote The Sadhana of Avalokiteshvara of the Martsang Kagyu Tradition. This sadhana is a treasured practice within the Martsang Kagyu lineage, preserving its distinctive tradition and profound spiritual significance. The practice includes offerings to Avalokiteshvara and phowa, the practice associated with the transference of consciousness.
Through this gathering, we offer prayers and aspirations for the benefit of the deceased, and for the well-being, fearlessness, and longevity of the living. May the merit of the practice be dedicated to the welfare of all sentient beings.
With boundless compassion, Avalokiteshvara responds to beings according to their circumstances and capacity, guiding them towards freedom from suffering and afflictive emotions. His compassion is inseparable from profound wisdom: through insight into the Five Aggregates and the empty nature of phenomena, he exemplifies the union of wisdom and compassion that lies at the heart of Buddhist practice.
Through this puja, we aspire not only to pray for the peace and well-being of ourselves and others, but also to bring the spirit of Avalokiteshvara into our daily lives. By cultivating understanding, responding to differences with patience, and meeting the needs of others with kindness, we may allow the values embodied by Avalokiteshvara to find expression in our thoughts, words, and actions.
All are warmly invited to join this meaningful gathering. May the practice nurture inner peace, compassion, and wholesome intentions. May the deceased be freed from suffering, may the living enjoy peace and well-being, and may all sentient beings find relief from suffering and the causes of suffering.
Participation and Voluntary Offerings
All are welcome to attend the puja. Voluntary donations are also warmly welcomed from those who wish to support the ceremony and its associated activities. Participation and offerings are entirely a matter of personal choice and circumstance.
May this auspicious occasion bring people together in kindness and goodwill. May compassion continue to flourish, and may the merit of all virtuous activities be dedicated to the welfare of all sentient beings.
Lotus Light Offering
Suggested donation: £30 per person
Wisdom Butter Lamp Offering
Suggested donation: £30 per person
Full Puja Supporter
Suggested donation: £250