Chanted Prayers

Prayers are special methods for generating positive states of mind and can be used as a basis for successful meditation on any of the stages of the path to enlightenment. 

Buddhist prayers are often referred to as ‘sadhanas’, which means ‘ritual prayers for spiritual attainments’. A sadhana is practised by reciting the verses and deeply contemplating their meaning. Through regular practise a sadhana acts as a method for attaining realizations that enable us to progress along our spiritual path.

Prayers we do at the centre 

Wishfulfilling Jewel

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength by relying upon the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying upon his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.

Heart Jewel

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector.

Wishfulfilling Jewel

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength by relying upon the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying upon his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.

Wishfulfilling Jewel

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength by relying upon the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying upon his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.

Wishfulfilling Jewel

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength by relying upon the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying upon his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.

Quick Path to Great Bliss

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The self-generation practice of Vajrayogini.

Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog (a food offering)

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength by relying upon the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying upon his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.

Offering to The Spiritual Guide

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Offering to the Spiritual Guide, or Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra.

Heart Jewel

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkapa combined with the condensed sadhana of his Dharma Protector.

Wishfulfilling Jewel

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength by relying upon the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying upon his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.

Wishfulfilling Jewel

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength by relying upon the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying upon his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.

Wishfulfilling Jewel

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength by relying upon the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying upon his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.

Quick Path to Great Bliss

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The self-generation practice of Vajrayogini.

Mahayana Precepts

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The practice of taking and keeping the eight Mahayana precepts is a special practice of moral discipline that is performed with bodhichitta.

Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog (a food offering)

VKBC The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength by relying upon the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa, and for overcoming obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by relying upon his Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden.

HOW TO TAKE PART IN PRAYERS

Chanted prayers are special methods for purifying negativity, accumulating merit and receiving blessings. They help us to develop and maintain a positive mind and are a powerful preparation for meditation. Everyone is welcome to attend all chanted prayers at Vajrapani KBC, except those that require a Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerment; these are clearly marked above.  There is no need to book, and no fee.
 

MAKE A DONATION

You are very welcome to make a donation to the centre or purchase a light offering to place on the shrine.