| What is a Long Life Puja?
A long life puja is one of the most moving ceremonies in Tibetan Buddhism. An elaborate display of devotion towards a spiritual guide comprised of heartfelt prayers and praises with a procession of symbolic offerings.
The purpose of the long life puja is for students to purify any mistakes that occur in relation to their teacher, and to create the causes and conditions to continue to receive benefit from that teacher for a very long time, including the overcoming of any obstacles to their residing with us.
The essential practice for creating the cause for the guru’s long life is harmony between students. Additionally, our devotion to our teachers is best expressed by following their advice. By maintaining harmony, following our teachers’ advice and offering long life pujas, we will accumulate the merit needed for our precious gurus to stay in the world with us for a long time. |
