Gyuto Vajrayana Center - Guru Puja (Lama Chopa)

Guru Puja (Lama Chopa)

Gelugpa Refuge Tree

Twice a month, based on the lunar calendar, the practice of tsog offering 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. Lama is the Tibetan word for Guru, and Chopa is the Tibetan word for offering.

Those participating can bring offerings such as food or flowers. 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.

A detailed version of the Refuge Tree thangka on this page can be seen here, on the artist's (Andy Weber) website.

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