Prayer Requests
Chanted Prayers are an important component of training in a spiritual life. In Sanskrit they are known as pujas and they are profound meditation practices in themselves.
Read more about our program of chanted prayers on this dedicated page and check the calendar to see whats on.
During special tsog pujas we dedicate our prayers to those who are experiencing mental or physical sickness, and to those who are recently deceased.
If you would like to request prayers for your family or friends, please send an email to [email protected]
Prayers for the Deceased
Powa Ceremony, also known as the practice of transference of consciousness, is performed by request at KMC Edinburgh on behalf of those who have recently died, traditionally within forty-nine days of their death. Through doing Powa Ceremony with faith, compassion, and concentration we can transfer the consciousness of those recently deceased to a higher rebirth or to the Pure Land of a Buddha.
Please note: If you would like to request a Powa Ceremony either in advance for yourself or for someone you know who has recently died, please contact our Coordinator at: [email protected]
We also can offer a Buddhist service called Heartfelt Prayers for the deceased at Crematoriums or Funerals on request.
For more information about compassionate prayers and practices that you can perform for those who are sick, dying or deceased, please refer to the Appendices in Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
