"In the Mahayana Buddhism, we pray for the dead for 49 days after passing away, 49 being the estimated time it takes for the spirit to be reborn again into a new life."After Gunjii's death, Ani Gyalmo organized pujas every week for seven weeks for Gunjii, so that she may have a fortunate rebirth. Using a large private donation, the center was able to have a larger puja on the 49th day. Geshe-la was in attendance and he brought 10 young monks from Idga Monastery. So, with the nuns from Dolma Ling Nunnery, we had quite a puja, with many many offerings, including feeding everyone tea and sweet rice. It was a wonderful puja, befitting such a wonderful person as Gunjii. Her mother, sister and brother, along with Gunjii's young nephews, were also able to attend.
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| Geshe-la preparing his young monks before the puja |
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| These young monks did a wonderful job |
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| One of the nuns was the chant leader |
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| View of the gompa from the back |
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| It was heartwarming to see so many fill the gompa for Gunjii |