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Mahakala, a wrathful deity, is considered to be the fierce and powerful emanation of
Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.
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The Dharma
protector
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This tutelary deity is one of the Dharmapalas who defend the Dharma from corruption and degeneration and from
forces hostile to it; to keep the site of the ritual free from impure thoughts and actions; to guide and protect the individual
practitioner from all kinds of deception and delusion; bestow the power to overcome life struggles; and to eliminate
one's obstacles and impediment that hinders.
At this age of Kaliyoga, Dharma is weakening, evil forces emerge and fortune decrease. Everywhere, countless lives
and properties are lost in wars, natural disasters and viruses. With the blessing and power of Mahakala, countries
would become prosperous and one would be kept away from these obstacles and misfortunes.
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Mahakala puja
and sacred
dance
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Every evening at the monastery, offering pujas to the great protector
Mahakala and entourage are performed in the evening. At the end of
every year, it is traditional for all Karma Kagyu Monasteries to perform
the year-end Mahakala Grand Puja and Sacred Dance. The puja
normally lasts around 7-9 days. The Sacred Protector Dance called
Gonpo Cham would also be performed
The ritual would usually be attended by many local and overseas
Dharma friends, so that all obstructive forces and evil activities to the
Body, Speech and Mind would be destroyed and removed to usher in
the New Year.
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