What are pujas?
Pujas is name given to the wide variety of Buddhist devotional ceremonies. The word itself comes from the root meaning ‘a flower’ and probably developed from the custom of offering the Buddha flowers on his arrival. Its value of the practice is the reinforcement of commitment, and thus enhancement of the effectiveness of practice of the Dharma. Pujas can be long and elaborate and, in some cases, are believed to have a magical power. They can vary from simple expressions of devotion to practices designed specifically to induce wealth, long life, help from the gods, or spiritual qualities.
