Today saw the conclusion of the 3 day Mahakala puja here at Karmapa International Buddhist Institute for the past 3 days the resident and visiting Sangha have dilligently performed the puja of Gonpo Bernagchen personal protector of the Karma Kagyu tradition and lineage of the Karmapa.
During the puja the dharma protector was made specially ornate tormas, offerings and prayers asking them to clear ways obstacles and broken pledges of the old year and to continue to assist all Buddhist practitioners for the new year about to begin.
At the conclusion of the puja all merit accomplished during this period was dedicated to all who have supported us physically, morally and financially and of course for all sentinent beings.
