Collected Rituals

These pujas are the fruit of a lifetime of practice and devotion by Kamalashila, one of the Triratna Buddhist Order's longest-standing members and one of its most experienced and best-loved meditation teachers.

Very personal, they were composed at various points in his life ranging from his 18-month solitary retreat at Tipi Valley in Wales, to the many online retreats he led during the pandemic. They are dedicated both to classic Buddhist figures as well as lesser-known figures such as Kurukulle which have inspired him. Also honoured are the local gods and energies which have spoken to him, reflecting his long interest in animism.

Kamalashila now offers them to other members of the Triratna Buddhist Order and community for their use and benefit.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

In 1974 in Thetford Forest, Kamalashila was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order by Urgyen Sangharakshita who gave him his Dharma name. Since then he has founded Meditation and Dharma centres, taught around the world, lived some years in Wales as a hermit, and written a popular guide to meditation among other works.

Nowadays he still very much enjoys communicating Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness.

He is married, lives in Suffolk, where he continues to practice and teach, mainly leading online retreats. If you'd like to find out more about Kamalashila's teaching his website is kamalashila.co.uk where there is more information, teachings and videos.