Flames of the Fire Puja

After lunch on Saturday we, engaged in a Fire Puja, in which we placed the names/images of those who have passed away with intention of aiding the in the purification of any negative karma.

Carefully stacking the wood over the sand mandala
Carefully stacking the wood over the sand mandala
Kids, a hose, a Khenpo - recipe for a good time
Kids, a hose, a Khenpo – recipe for a good time
Rinpoche sharing an amusement before we start
Rinpoche sharing an amusement before we start
Our excellent gathering of teachers
Our excellent gathering of teachers
Khenpo Ugyen fans the flames
Khenpo Ugyen fans the flames
Jacob keeping the fire going slow
Jacob keeping the fire going slow
Flames of offerings
Flames of offerings
Rinpoche's Damaru
Rinpoche’s Damaru
Puja and stupas
Puja and stupas
Khenpo Ugyen emerging from the smoke
Khenpo Ugyen emerging from the smoke
Offering rice to the puja fire
Offering rice to the puja fire
The names and pictures of the deceased offered to the flames
The names and pictures of the deceased offered to the flames
Lama Gyaltsen, Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche, Khenpo Namchak, and Tashi Namgyal
Lama Gyaltsen, Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche, Khenpo Namchak, and Tashi Namgyal
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