Puja of the Dharma King Santa Claus

# Puja/Ritual to Celebrate the Birthday of the Dharma King Santa Klaus:

1. Begin by finding a quiet, peaceful place where you can sit comfortably and focus your mind.

2. Instead of lighting a candle or incense, you can offer a small bowl of water as an offering to the Dharma King Santa Klaus. The water represents the element of purity and clarity, and can be used to symbolize your intention to purify your mind and heart.

3. Visualize the Dharma King Santa Klaus seated in front of you, surrounded by a brilliant light. Imagine his compassionate and loving presence filling the room.

4. Offer prostrations and recite the following verse:

To the Dharma King Santa Klaus,
Born on this day,
I offer my prostrations and praise,
For his boundless compassion and wisdom.

5. Recite the Sutra of the Dharma King Santa Klaus, or any other teachings that have been received from him.

6. Offer any additional offerings, such as flowers, fruit, or other items that hold special meaning to you.

7. Recite the following dharani:

Om Ah Hum Va
Svaha

8. Perform the following mudra:

Place your hands in front of your heart, with the palms facing upward and the fingertips touching. This mudra represents the mudra of generosity, symbolizing your willingness to offer everything you have to benefit others.

9. Close the puja by reciting the following dedication:

Through this puja, may the teachings of the Dharma King Santa Klaus spread far and wide, benefiting all beings and bringing them closer to enlightenment.

10. End the puja by taking a moment to sit in silence and reflect on the teachings and practices that have been shared. You can also pour the water from the bowl into a plant or tree as a way of offering the purification and blessings to the natural world.