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Fire Puja Ends RetreatFire Puja Ends Retreat (en Español)Back to 2011 GalleryThe traditional ending of a retreat at the Abbey is always the purification practice of Dorje Khadro. It is a powerful practice where all our negativities since beginningless time are purified by imagining them being cast into a black sesame seed scorpion and fed to Dorje Khadro, a wrathful compassionate aspect of the Buddha. One feels so light and joyful afterwards. ![]() Jon, Maebel, and Kennyru put up the altar. ![]() From near and far. Tanya is from Washington State and Kennyru is from Singapore. ![]() Maebel, Sarah, and Kennyru recite the purification mantra together. ![]() Every last sesame seed is found and offered into the fire. ![]() Ven. Chodron leads the dedication of merit at the end of the puja. ![]() A happy purified group for sure! Photo Gallery |









