Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara Retreat and Fire Puja

HELD AT KAMALASHILA TIBETAN BUDDHIST CENTRE
7-10 June 2024

At the conclusion of a very successful Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara Retreat, Khenpo la led the Fire Puja. It was an incredibly beautiful ritual, with very elaborate preparations by Khenpo la. May all beings everywhere benefit and rejoice. Thank you Khenpo la for providing this opportunity for us and to all the sangha.

A last-minute decision and encouragement from Ann found me at KTBC for this retreat. The community was inviting, open, warm, inclusive and inspiring. Having a room to myself allowed me to embrace and continue my solitude and minimise my delusions. The food was super yummy, substantial and Ani la made sure we were all full and taken care of. Khenpo held the space safe, whilst I flitted around in my crazy mind to settle and experience a place of expansion and contemplation alongside his inspiring teachings. I found the Fire Puja extraordinary.

Sheltered amongst the trees, the mirage and smoke, water reflections, purifications and blessings, all consolidated my retreat – and ongoing practices. Khenpo gave my rescue puppy in Melbourne a long-distance blessing, and I was on my way home. To all, thank you. 

~Emma