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Guru Puja (Lama Chopa) PDF Print E-mail

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Twice a month, based on the lunar calendar, the practice of Tsog Offering or Guru Puja is done. It is a commitment for those practicing tantra to restore and reaffirm their vows and pledges. However, anyone and everyone is welcome to attend this ritual of making extensive offerings to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, accumulating the positive energy needed to progress along the spiritual path.

The Guru Puja text (called Lama Chopa text) used at Gyuto is available for download from this web site (see below). Lama is the Tibetan word for Guru, and Chopa is the Tibetan word for offering. Participants can bring food or flowers as offerings. The ritual and offering takes approximately one hour. If you have a bell and dorje, you are welcome to bring them and participate in the ritual.

Download the icon Lama Chopa Text we use at the Gyuto Center. Other versions of the same text can be found in our Download section.
 

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