Prayers | meditation.london

Chanted prayers(also called ‘pujas’) are communal prayer practices in the Buddhist tradition. During a session, practitioners chant prayers and engage in guided meditations together. These are a powerful method for accumulating merit, purifying negative karma, and developing spiritual realisations. At our centres, prayers are chanted in English from prayer booklets provided — no experience is needed.

Prayers made by an assembly of many practitioners are very powerful and cannot be compared to the prayers of one or two people.
The scriptures give the analogy of a broom. If we try to clean a floor with a few bristles we shall make little progress, but if we gather many bristles to make a broom we shall be successful.
— Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Mon 5pm · Sun 10am

Prayers for World Peace

Free sessions of chanted prayers and meditation dedicated to world peace. Kensington — Mondays, 5–5.45pm. Morden — Sundays, 10–10.30am. No booking required — just turn up.

10th & 25th of each month

Offering to the Spiritual Guide

An extensive Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra, performed with Tsog offerings on the 10th and 25th of each month.

Most weeks · 29th monthly

Prayers for Spiritual Protection

Through relying upon Je Tsongkhapa and the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we increase our wisdom, receive the blessings of all Buddhas, and avert obstacles to our spiritual practice.

Heart Jewel — The daily practice of modern Kadampas.

Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog Offerings — Performed most weeks with special food and drink offerings.

Melodious Drum — Extensive prayers on the 29th of each month.

Monthly

Tara Prayers

Prayers invoking the female Buddha Tara for protection and swift assistance. Tara is the Buddha of compassionate action who helps us overcome obstacles and fulfil our wishes.

As needed

Prayers for the Deceased (Powa)

Transference of consciousness prayers dedicated to those who have recently passed away, relying upon Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, to help them find a fortunate rebirth.

Monthly

Medicine Buddha Prayers

Prayers to Medicine Buddha, the Buddha of healing, to help the sick recover from illness and to purify the causes of disease. These prayers are also dedicated to the long life and good health of our Spiritual Guide.

Upcoming prayer sessions

What to Expect

Sessions last between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the practice
Prayer booklets are provided — no need to bring anything
You’re welcome to sit on a chair or a meditation cushion
Wear comfortable clothing
Arrive a few minutes early to settle in
You don’t need to be a Buddhist to attend

Dedication Prayer Request

Submit a name to be included in our dedication prayers during Offering to the Spiritual Guide and Wishfulfilling Jewel tsog pujas.

View upcoming prayer sessions →See weekly schedule →