Prayers
Chanted Meditations
Chanted meditations (or Puja in sanskrit) are an important component of training in a spiritual life. They help us to still our mind, connect with enlightened beings, and receive blessings so we can be filled with positive mental energy and prepare our mind for meditation. Everyone is welcome to attend all chanted prayers at Maitreya Centre. There is no need to book, and no fee.
Wishfulfilling Jewel
A beautiful prayer practice designed to help us receive inspiration and protection from enlightened beings. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.
Duration: 1hr 10 mins
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Fri 18th October @ 5.30pm
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Once a week we engage in chanted prayers with tsog offerings
Tsog offering involves making offerings of food and drink to the Buddhas in conjunction with prayers and meditation. They are an excellent method for accumulating merit, purifying negativity and receiving blessings.
Wishfulfilling Jewel
A beautiful prayer practice designed to help us receive inspiration and protection from enlightened beings. A special practice for developing compassion, wisdom, and spiritual strength by relying on the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying on his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.
Duration: 1hr 10 mins
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Fri 18th October @ 5.30pm
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Once a week we engage in chanted prayers with tsog offerings
Tsog offering involves making offerings of food and drink to the Buddhas in conjunction with prayers and meditation. They are an excellent method for accumulating merit, purifying negativity and receiving blessings.
Offering to the Spiritual Guide
The special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra, which includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path to enlightenment. The main practice within the sadhana is relying on the Spiritual Guide, but also includes all the practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong).
Duration: 2 hours
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Thursday 10th @ 6.00pm (Long-Life version)
Friday 25th @ 5.30pm
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With Tsog offering which involves making offerings of food and drink to the Buddhas in conjunction with prayers and meditation. They are an excellent method for accumulating merit, purifying negativity and receiving blessings.
Offering to the
Spiritual Guide
The special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra, which includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path to enlightenment. The main practice within the sadhana is relying on the Spiritual Guide, but also includes all the practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong).
Duration: 2 hours
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Thursday 10th @ 6.00pm (Long-Life version)
Friday 25th @ 5.30pm
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With Tsog offering which involves making offerings of food and drink to the Buddhas in conjunction with prayers and meditation. They are an excellent method for accumulating merit, purifying negativity and receiving blessings.
Powa Ceremony
During this ceremony we engage in the traditional Buddhist practice of “Powa” or transference of consciousness in conjunction with the prayers, Path of Compassion for the Deceased. Through this we can help those who have recently died experience peace of mind after death and be cared for by the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara.
Duration: 45 minutes
Dates coming soon
Powa Ceremony
During this ceremony we engage in the traditional Buddhist practice of “Powa” or transference of consciousness in conjunction with the prayers, Path of Compassion for the Deceased. Through this we can help those who have recently died experience peace of mind after death and be cared for by the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara.
Duration: 45 minutes
Dates coming soon
Tara Prayers
Prayers for developing a deep feeling of closeness with Buddha Tara, through which we can receive her blessings and protection. The practice of Green Tara, Liberation from Sorrow, is a powerful method to receive the blessings of the compassionate wisdom all the Buddhas through the blessings of this kind deity.
Duration: 1 hour
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Tues 8th October @ 5.30pm
Tara Prayers
Prayers for developing a deep feeling of closeness with Buddha Tara, through which we can receive her blessings and protection. The practice of Green Tara, Liberation from Sorrow, is a powerful method to receive the blessings of the compassionate wisdom all the Buddhas through the blessings of this kind deity.
Duration: 1 hour
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Tues 8th October @ 5.30pm
DAKINI YOGA
The self-generation practice of Vajrayogini—the female Buddha who embodies the wisdom of all Buddhas—in conjunction with six-session yoga, an essential daily practice for those who have received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment*.
Duration: 1 hour
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Tues 15th October @ 5.30pm
Tues 22nd October @ 5.30pm
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*Please note – this puja is open only to those who have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments
DAKINI YOGA
The self-generation practice of Vajrayogini—the female Buddha who embodies the wisdom of all Buddhas—in conjunction with six-session yoga, an essential daily practice for those who have received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment*.
Duration: 1 hour
OCTOBER SCHEDULE
Tues 15th October @ 5.30pm
Tues 22nd October @ 5.30pm
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*Please note – this puja is open only to those who have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments