The elaborate Shenyingdudog puja is based on the Heart Sutra — one of the most important sutras in the Buddhist canon. It is highly effective to counter strong negative influences, especially those of supernatural origin. The ritual includes 252 recitations of the Heart Sutra and extensive offerings of tormas (ritual cakes) to generate a tremendous amount of merit for sponsors, participants and even the spirits.
Benefits
- Overcomes serious obstacles affecting your personal or business life.
- Dispels harm from spirits, black magic and curses.
- Removes unseen disturbances.
- Counters negative influences of supernatural origin.
- Purifies heavy negative karma.
- Generates positive energy and spiritual merits.
About the Heart Sutra
The Heart Sutra, or the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, is one of the most well known of Buddhist scriptures. Although short, it is rich in meaning and history as it contains the essential concepts of Buddhist beliefs and philosophies. People who are afflicted by spirit disturbances are sometimes advised to recite the Heart Sutra as it is also very beneficial to the spirits who come looking for help.