Long life and success to all beings:
Yesterday, there was a beautiful and inspiring ceremony held in one of the Namgyal Temple’s prayer hall. 1000 butter lamps, 1000 water bowls and 1000 incense sticks were offered to a Tibetan female deity - the “Deity of Victory” - so that she ensures a long life to all beings and help them to overcome all obstacles in their either spiritual or their altruistic and beneficial worldly endeavours. Although these rituals are conducted with much solemnity and dedication monks always chant the prayers with an enthusiastic and joyful rhythm. The atmosphere is open and spontaneous.
Many other rituals conducted by lamas and monks are currently taking places in monasteries in Dharamsala to honour various Buddhist “deities”. These archetypes represent the positive qualities that we all, without exceptions, hold in our hearts and minds, like compassion, wisdom, strength, etc. Remember, they do this nor for themselves, but for us all!
Visitors are always warmly welcome to witness the ceremonies.