Weekly and Monthly
Weekly and Monthly
At KMC Wales, our spiritual programme includes a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly chanted prayers. These group practices, known as pujas, offer a powerful way to connect with enlightened beings, receive their blessings, and nurture a peaceful, positive state of mind. Engaging in regular prayers helps us deepen our faith, renew our spiritual energy, and strengthen our inner resilience.
‘Every day from the depths of our heart we should recite requesting prayers to the enlightened Buddhas, while maintaining deep faith in them. This is a simple method for us to receive the Buddhas’ blessings continually. We should also join group prayers, known as ‘pujas’, organized at Buddhist Temples or Prayer Halls, which are powerful methods to receive Buddha’s blessings and protection.’
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom
All our chanted prayers are open to everyone to attend in-person at KMC Wales, and there is no charge for attending. These sessions provide a powerful opportunity to deepen your connection with the Buddhas, purify negativity, and accumulate merit. Our prayers are also available online for members. Please check our calendar for the full prayer schedule.
Below are the regular prayers we engage in, along with short descriptions:
Heart Jewel / Wishfulfilling Jewel – Daily
These are essential practices of Kadampa Buddhism, featuring prayers to the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa and the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden, helping us to receive blessings, develop wisdom, and overcome obstacles.
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog Offering – Weekly
An extended version of Wishfulfilling Jewel including a tsog (food) offering, which creates powerful purification and merit through making offerings and requesting inspiration.
Offering to the Spiritual Guide – 10th and 25th of each month
A special Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa combined with mandala offerings, practiced to deepen our spiritual connection with our teacher and receive his blessings.
Melodious Drum Victorious in All Directions – 29th of each month
An extensive protector puja performed to remove obstacles and gather favourable conditions for Dharma to flourish in the world.
Tara Prayers (Liberation from Sorrow) – 8th of each month
Chanted prayers to Arya Tara, the female Buddha of swift compassion and protection, to remove obstacles and grant success in daily life and Dharma practice.
Precepts – 15th of each month
A short ceremony for those taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts for 24 hours. This is a powerful practice of moral discipline and purification.
Action Tantra Prayers – Monthly, usually on a Sunday
Prayers associated with practices from the Action Tantra class of teachings, often including self-generation practices such as those of Avalokiteshvara or Tara.
Powa Ceremony – Monthly, usually on a Sunday
Special prayers for the deceased, helping to guide their consciousness to a fortunate rebirth.
If you would like to include someone in the Powa prayers, or request a private ceremony, please contact Roland, our Education Programme Coordinator, at epc@meditationinwales.org.
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