| MAHAKALA FIRE PUJA AND CHAM DANCE 16 Horseshoe Ln, IL 60439 Saturday, April 26th 11am – 1:30pm * Please bring vegetarian dish to share and offering to burn in the fire in order to feed the spirits. Possible offerings include sage, juniper, incense, barley, butter and small treats such as cookies. Also you can bring a drum if you have one! Mahakala is a wrathful deity and a fierce protector of the Buddha’s teachings. Mahakala Fire ceremony can remove all kind of obstacles whether it is caused by human or natural disasters. It protects oneself from charm, from attacks by the spirits and from curses by wicked people. Lama will drum and pray to Mahakala who will reveal and take away the burden that keeps you from fulfilling your dreams. We will pray for world peace and healing. As a young practitioner in Tibet, Lama Lobsang performed the Mahakala cham dance frequently. Only recently was he able to obtain the costume necessary to perform the dance in this country. After years of spiritual practice and preparation, cham dancers become part of a moving mandala, a cosmic embodiment “with the intent to purify, invoke, and praise the Dharma protectors and deities, to help subjugate and expel perceived hostile forces and to generate blessings.” The cham dancer is able to connect with protective Buddhist forces and to receive messages in order to help other people, communities, and the planet. To witness such a dance with an open heart and the sincere intention to benefit all living beings, one can benefit greatly, increasing both wealth and wisdom. Open to all! Space is limited. Registration required. Please RSVP to lamalobsang108@gmail.com or call/ text 314-719-9412 |