The Ocean of Amrita Puja 2024

About the Ocean of Amrita Puja (Ngakso)

Ngakso (Tib.) means mending (faults) by means of mantra. This tantric sadhana is a terma (Tib.), or hidden treasure, concealed in Tibet by Guru Rinpoche, and rediscovered centuries later by the incarnated great treasure-revealer, Terchen Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa.

Extracted from among the 40 volumes of the Chokling Tersar, the melodious and enchanting sadhana practice is especially effective for restoring broken samaya (spiritual pledges), strengthening the bond between student and spiritual teacher, and dispelling obstacles in the bardo state for those who have recently passed away. The puja consists of two parts carried out daily: morning sessions are devoted to mantra recitation, which invokes the blessings of Guru Rinpoche, his 12 Manifestations, Lord Chenrezig, Lord Amitabha, and the Peaceful and Wrathful Deities. Afternoon sessions feature confession and tantric purification practices, as well as empowerments and a special feast-offering.

Information for the Gomde California Event

This day-long practice will begin in the early morning on Sunday, August 4th. If you would like to camp at Gomde California the night of August 3rd, please email coordinator@gomdeca.org

The price for this event is on a sliding scale. We ask for your generosity, as Gomde needs your support. However, we want to make sure everyone has the chance to take part in this important puja.

We warmly welcome our sangha to Gomde California for this special and vital mending practice!