Sur practice, also known as the smoke offering, is a profound ritual in Tibetan Buddhism aimed at benefiting various beings, including those in the bardo state (the intermediate state between death and rebirth), spirits, and obstructive forces. The practice involves offering the scent of burnt substances, traditionally a mixture of roasted barley flour (tsampa), butter, sugar, and other ingredients, to satisfy and pacify these beings. This act not only aids the departed but also helps in purifying obstacles and accumulating merit for the practitioner.
Rinpoche’s recitation is more than a guide; Rinpoche’s voice, one hears not only the prayers of the present but also the timeless echo of a lineage that has always sought to bring benefit to all beings.