Longchen Nyingthig Mahakala Puja Puja held on 18 & 20 November 2005
Mahakala, a protector of the
Buddhist teachings, is also known as the chief dharmapala.
Dharmapalas are basically Buddhas who undertake the role of
removing obstacles on the path of practitioners.
The objective of Mahakala is
to assist practitioners in removing anything that impedes
their practice, as well as to encourage exertion and
devotion and at the same time purify obscurations and
wrongdoings. Blessings will be bestowed and obstacles will
be removed if one prays earnestly to Mahakala.
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The
‘Düe’ ritual
Offering to all the 16 different Mahakala Tormas which
represent the deities.
Offering to all the 16 different Mahakala Tormas which
represent the deities
Offering to all the 16 different Mahakala Tormas which
represent the deities
Khenpo Jurme Kunzang Rinpoche
leading the ritual
Participants waiting to take the offerings to burn
Making the Mahakala Smoke
Offering
Burning the offerings
Lamas reciting the prayers
Participants attending the Mahakala Puja
Yeshe Lama preparing the Tormas
for burning. Khatags and incense were put on the Tormas
Yeshe Lama making the final offering before the Tormas are
burnt
Participants attending the puja
Waiting for the prayers to finish before bringing the Tormas
for burning
Khenpo Jurme Kunzang Rinpoche
blessing the Tormas for burning
