The Guru Yoga Puja, the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara Puja, and the Chod Puja at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center in Kyoto, Japan on August 15 and August 16, 2014
On August 15th and 16th, 2014, His Eminence Vajra Guru Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche presided over the auspicious Guru Yoga Puja, Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara Puja, and Chod Puja at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center in Kyoto, Japan. A total of more than 270 people attended these auspicious pujas together, including believers from Japan, India, and Taiwan as well as disciples from Japan, Mainland China, and Taiwan.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the auspicious Dharma for two days in a row, covering a total of three different Dharma methods. The Guru Yoga on August 15th allowed the attendees to accumulate enough good fortune to go on to participate in the pujas held the following day. The purpose of the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara Puja held on August 16th was to help all sentient beings form an affinity with Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara and pray for the Bodhisattva’s help. This Dharma method was performed in preparation for the Chod Puja, which was held afterward so that the sentient beings of the Six Realms could be reborn in the Virtuous Realms and be liberated from the suffering sea of reincarnation. We are grateful to His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Ripoche for performing the Dharmas in proper sequential order. The pujas all came to an auspicious and perfect completion.
In the evening before the first puja, auspicious clouds in the form of phoenix appeared, spanning the sky, representing the coming forth of devas, nagas, and Dharma protectors to offer praises for His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche’s boundless merits for propagating the Right Dharma and his great, compassionate vow to liberate sentient beings of the Six Realms.
On August 15, 2014, honored guests from around the world and disciples from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center of Taiwan arrived at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center in Kyoto, Japan to participate in the auspicious Guru Yoga Puja.
Honored guests from around the world and disciples from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center of Taiwan arrived at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center in Kyoto, Japan to participate in the auspicious Guru Yoga Puja.
Honored guests from around the world and disciples from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center of Taiwan arrived at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center in Kyoto, Japan to participate in the auspicious Guru Yoga Puja.
Honored guests from around the world and disciples from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center of Taiwan arrived at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center in Kyoto, Japan to participate in the auspicious Guru Yoga Puja.
An honored local Japanese guest signed in.
An honored local Japanese guest signed in.
An honored local Japanese guest signed in.
The mandala-offering representatives were chosen from the honored guests who had drawn lots from the ballot box as they entered the venue.
The mandala-offering representatives were chosen from the honored guests who had drawn lots from the ballot box as they entered the venue.
The attendees reverently made monetary offerings to His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
The attendees reverently held their palms together, sincerely welcoming His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche ascending the Dharma throne to preside over the puja.
The attendees reverently held their palms together, sincerely welcoming His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche ascending the Dharma throne to preside over the puja.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche made prostrations to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas on the mandala.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche made prostrations by touching his forehead to the Dharma throne of His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche lighted the lamps as offerings to the Buddha.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche ascended the Dharma throne to preside over the puja.
The attendees made prostrations to His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
The attendees made prostrations to His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
The attendees received the nectar water, blessed by Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
The attendees received the nectar water, blessed by Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
Before performing the Dharma, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche taught the attendees the true concepts of Right Dharma, gave an introduction to the origin of Tibetan Buddhist teachings, and revealed the importance of making offerings to the guru and of the auspiciousness of the Guru Yoga.
Before performing the Dharma, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche taught the attendees the true concepts of Right Dharma, gave an introduction to the origin of Tibetan Buddhist teachings, and revealed the importance of making offerings to the guru and of the auspiciousness of the Guru Yoga.
The attendees reverently listened to the auspicious teachings of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
The attendees reverently listened to the auspicious teachings of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in reciting the Dharma text.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in reciting the Dharma text.
The attendees followed Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Dharma text.
The attendees followed Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Dharma text.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche continued to teach the importance of “taking refuge” and “giving rise to an aspiration”.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche continued to teach the importance of “taking refuge” and “giving rise to an aspiration”.
The attendees joyously received the auspicious teachings of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
The attendees joyously received the auspicious teachings of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the Guru Yoga.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the Guru Yoga.
With their palms reverently held together, the attendees participated in the puja with concentration.
With their palms reverently held together, the attendees participated in the puja with concentration.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the Guru Yoga.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the Guru Yoga.
On behalf of all sentient beings, the lead Dharma brother led the believers, chosen by drawing lots at the entrance, in an offering of the mandalas to His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
On behalf of all sentient beings, the lead Dharma brother led the believers, chosen by drawing lots at the entrance, in an offering of the mandalas to His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
On behalf of all sentient beings, the believers' representatives reverently made an offering of the mandalas to Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
On behalf of all sentient beings, the believers' representatives reverently made an offering of the mandalas to Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
On behalf of all sentient beings, the believers' representatives reverently made an offering of the mandalas to Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
On behalf of all sentient beings, the believers' representatives reverently made an offering of the mandalas to Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the Guru Yoga.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche partook the long-life nectar.
An offering of Tsok offering items was made to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
An offering of Tsok offering items was made to His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
An offering of the butter tea was made to His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
The attendees partook the Tsok offering items with His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in a recitation of the Auspicious Dharmadhatu Prayer, praising and expressing gratitude for the gurus' boundless benevolence.
While reciting the Auspicious Dharmadhatu Prayer, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche revealed his sincere gratitude and affection for his guru’s benevolence. In remembrance of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche’s teachings to, and benevolence towards, sentient beings, the attendees were all moved to tears.
While reciting the Auspicious Dharmadhatu Prayer, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche revealed his sincere gratitude and affection for his guru’s benevolence. In remembrance of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche’s teachings to, and benevolence towards, sentient beings, the attendees were all moved to tears.
While reciting the Auspicious Dharmadhatu Prayer, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche revealed his sincere gratitude and affection for his guru’s benevolence. In remembrance of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche’s teachings to, and benevolence towards, sentient beings, the attendees were all moved to tears.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche recited the Aspiration Prayer for Rebirth in Amitabha's Pure Land in Tibetan and in a deep and resonant voice, with the fervent hope that all sentient beings can be liberated from reincarnation and be alleviated from their suffering .The guru’s words filled the Buddhist Center and the limitless void.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche is so compassionate and relentless in relieving the suffering of sentient beings that he could not help but get choked up and shedding tears while reciting the prayer.
The attendees received His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche’s extremely auspicious blessings. Shaken by the guru’s compassionate, awe-inspiring power, they all moved to tears.
The attendees received His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche’s extremely auspicious blessings. Shaken by the guru’s compassionate, awe-inspiring power, they all moved to tears.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche is so compassionate and relentless in relieving the suffering of sentient beings that he could not help but get choked up and shedding tears while reciting the prayer.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche is so compassionate and relentless in relieving the suffering of sentient beings that he could not help but get choked up and shedding tears while reciting the prayer.
The attendees received His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche’s extremely auspicious blessings. Shaken by the guru’s compassionate, awe-inspiring power, they all moved to tears.
The attendees received His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche’s extremely auspicious blessings. Shaken by the guru’s compassionate, awe-inspiring power, they all moved to tears.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in performance of the Dedication Ritual and the Dharma Protector Achi prayer.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in performance of the Dedication Ritual and the Dharma Protector Achi prayer.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the Dharma to an auspicious and perfect conclusion.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche announced that the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara Puja, and the Chod Puja would be held the following day.
The attendees expressed their gratitude for His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche’s auspicious performance of the Dharma so that sentient beings can accumulate the resources and good fortune for practicing Buddhism.
The attendees expressed their gratitude for His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche’s auspicious performance of the Dharma so that sentient beings can accumulate the resources and good fortune for practicing Buddhism.
Upon the perfect completion of the puja, all of the attendees stood. In unison they expressed their gratitude for His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche's auspicious performance of the Dharma, and stood to pay reverent homage as the guru descended the Dharma throne.
After performing the Dharma to an auspicious and perfect completion His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche descended the Dharma throne.
After performing the Dharma to an auspicious and perfect completion His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche descended the Dharma throne.
Upon the perfect completion of the puja, all of the attendees stood. In unison they expressed their gratitude for His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche's auspicious performance of the Dharma, and stood to pay reverent homage as the guru descended the Dharma throne.
Full of Dharma joy, the attendees left the venue.
Full of Dharma joy, the attendees left the venue.
Full of Dharma joy, the attendees left the venue.
On August 16, 2014, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche would preside over the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara Puja and Chod Puja. Before pujas began, there was a torrential rain in Japan.
Before pujas began, there was a torrential rain in Japan. Streets were inundated with water, forming a rivulet
When all of the attendees arrived at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center, the rain abated and then turned into a light drizzle.
When the attendees arrived at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center, the rain abated and the green mountain was thus revealed.
On August 16, 2014, honored guests from around the world and disciples from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center of Taiwan arrived at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center in Kyoto, Japan to participate the auspicious Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara Puja and Chod Puja.
Honored guests from around the world and disciples from the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center of Taiwan arrived at the Glorious Jewel Buddhist Center in Kyoto, Japan to participate the auspicious Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara Puja and Chod Puja.
The attendees reverently made monetary offerings to His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
The attendees reverently made monetary offerings to His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
An honored local Japanese guest signed in.
An honored local Japanese guest signed in.
The attendees reverently held their palms together, sincerely welcoming His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche ascending the Dharma throne to preside over the puja.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche ascended the Dharma throne to preside over the puja.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche made prostrations to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas on the mandala.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche made prostrations by touching his forehead to the Dharma throne of His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang.
The attendees made prostrations to His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche ascended the Dharma throne to preside over the puja.
The attendees received the nectar water, blessed by Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
The attendees received the nectar water, blessed by Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
The attendees received the nectar water, blessed by Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the Short Mandala Offering.
The attendees reverently recited the Dharma text.
The attendees reverently recited the Dharma text.
The attendees reverently recited the Dharma text.
Before performing the Dharma of Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche gave a detailed introduction to Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. The guru also explained the reasons for performing its Dharma method before performing the Chod.
Before performing the Dharma of Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche gave a detailed introduction to Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. The guru also explained the reasons for performing its Dharma method before performing the Chod.
The attendees reverently listened to the auspicious teachings of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
The attendees reverently listened to the auspicious teachings of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in a chanting of the Great Six-Syllable Mantra.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in a chanting of the Great Six-Syllable Mantra.
The attendees reverently followed Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Great Six-Syllable Mantra.
The attendees reverently followed Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Great Six-Syllable Mantra.
The attendees reverently followed Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Great Six-Syllable Mantra.
The attendees reverently followed Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Great Six-Syllable Mantra.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in a reciting of the Dharma text of the Avalokiteshvara Dedication Prayer of Rapid Attainment of Great Bliss.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in a reciting of the Dharma text of the Avalokiteshvara Dedication Prayer of Rapid Attainment of Great Bliss.
The attendees reverently followed His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Dharma text.
The attendees reverently followed His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Dharma text.
After performing the Dharma of Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara to an auspicious and perfect completion, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche descended the Dharma throne. At 3:20 in the afternoon, the guru continued to preside over the Chod Puja.
Upon the perfect completion of the puja, all of the attendees stood. In unison they expressed their gratitude for His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche's auspicious performance of the Dharma, and stood to pay reverent homage as the guru descended the Dharma throne.
Before the Chod Puja started, a heavy rain again poured down from the sky.
Before the Chod Puja started, a heavy rain again poured down from the sky.
At 3:20 in the afternoon, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche once more ascended the Dharma throne. The attendees reverently held their palms together, sincerely welcoming the guru ascending the Dharma throne.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche ascended the Dharma throne to preside over the auspicious Drikung Kagyu Chod.
The attendees reverently welcomed His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche ascending the Dharma throne to preside over the puja.
Before performing the Chod Puja, His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche spoke about the Chod's rarity and the auspicious help sentient beings can obtain from it.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the auspicious Chod.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the auspicious Chod.
With their palms reverently held together, the attendees participated in the puja with concentration.
With their palms reverently held together, the attendees participated in the puja with concentration.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the auspicious Chod.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the auspicious Chod.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the auspicious Chod.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the auspicious Chod.
With their palms reverently held together, the attendees participated in the puja with concentration.
With their palms reverently held together, the attendees participated in the puja with concentration.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the auspicious Chod.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche performed the auspicious Chod.
The attendees participated in the puja with concentration.
With their palms reverently held together, the attendees participated in the puja with concentration.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in a chanting of the Great Six-Syllable Mantra.
With concentration, the attendees followed His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Great Six-Syllable Mantra.
With concentration, the attendees followed His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Great Six-Syllable Mantra.
The Chod Puja came to an auspicious and perfect completion. His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche wished and encouraged the attendees to tirelessly cease evil, and do good, deeds. The guru also hoped these pujas can be of some assistance to Japan.
The attendees reverently listened to the auspicious Dharma teachings of His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche stated he will, to the best of his ability, propagate the Right Dharma in Japan.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in performance of the Dedication Ritual and the Dharma Protector Achi prayer.
The attendees reverently followed Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche in reciting the Dharma text.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in performance of the Dedication Ritual and the Dharma Protector Achi prayer.
His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche led the attendees in performance of the Dedication Ritual and the Dharma Protector Achi prayer.
Upon the perfect completion of the puja, all of the attendees expressed their gratitude for His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche's auspicious performance of the Dharma to benefit countless sentient beings in the Six Realms.
Upon the perfect completion of the puja, all of the attendees stood. In unison they expressed their gratitude for His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche's auspicious performance of the Dharma, and stood to pay reverent homage as the guru descended the Dharma throne.
After performing the Dharma to an auspicious and perfect completion His Eminence Rinchen Dorjee Rinpoche descended the Dharma throne.
As the puja ended the pouring rain also ceased.
Full of Dharma joy, the attendees left the venue.
Updated on July 12, 2015