銅鑼大師唐康羅(Don Conreaux)將佛教/印度教中使用的 Puja 的傳統定義與銅鑼家族中使用的「Gong Puja (以下翻譯為銅鑼祈典)」一詞區分開來。

Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux differentiates the traditional definition of the Puja used in Buddhism/Hinduism with the term “Gong Puja" used in the Gong Family.

在佛教中，Puja（梵語和巴厘語：pūjā “poo-ja”）是“榮譽和虔誠的關注”的表達。目的是與神（或在印度教的情況下 - 與特定的神靈）建立精神聯繫。通常，該聯繫是通過對象實現的。物件可以是自然元素、繪畫、照片/印刷品、雕塑或器皿。
In Buddhism, Puja (Sanskrit & Pali: pūjā “poo-ja”) are expressions of “honor and devotional attention.” The purpose is to make a spiritual connection to the divine (or in the case of Hinduism - to a specific deity). Typically, that contact is facilitated through an object. The object can be an element of nature, a painting, photo/print, sculpture or vessel.

在印度教中，Puja是為了紀念和/或促進人生的里程碑或事件：出生、結婚、開始新的工作/冒險以及説明克服挑戰：克服各種形式的恐懼、消除負面振動、吸引財富/財富、富足、健康和幸福。Puja或虔誠供奉是為特定的神靈進行的，可以由個人或代理人完成 - 一個人得到報酬來為客戶進行Puja。一些常見的例子包括 Shiva Shakti Puja，以説明“改善婚姻中的和諧，並説明整合物質和精神進步”。行星鑼演奏者的一個有趣的祈典是 Navagraha Puja，它傳統上為九顆行星進行，以產生“巨大的正能量”，並幫助人們“獲得勇氣面對我們生活中的任何情況”。傳統的Puja包括火儀式，提供香料和甜食。
In Hinduism, Pujas are performed to honor and/or facilitate life milestones or events: births, marriages, starting a new job/venture as well as to help overcome challenges: overcoming fears of all forms, removing negative vibrations, attracting weath/fortune, abundance, health and happiness. The puja or devotional offering is done for a specific deity and can be done by an individual or by a proxy - a person is paid to perform a puja for a client. Some examples of pujas for deities include a Shiva Shakti Puja to help “improve harmony in the marriage and to help integrate material and spiritual progress.” An interesting puja for the Planetary Gong player is the Navagraha Puja which is performed traditionally for nine planets to produce “tremendous positive energy”, and help people “to gain courage to face any situation in our lives.” The traditional puja involves a fire ritual with offerings of spices and sweets.

Images: Yaelle E. Shaphir, L.Ac @acumomma June 2022

根據徹夜銅鑼祈典的發起者 Don 的說法，銅鑼師使用 Puja 這個詞被定義為“祈典”。用於療癒音調儀式的整體治療師或聲音振動練習者使用各種音調樂器進行 「祈典.....任何音樂祈典，包括各種銅鑼、海螺、頌缽和鈴鐺。與每個人單獨或一起進行 「祈典」。
According to Don, who originated the all-night gong pujas, (you might say: “A Sound Vibration PUJA-ma Party") Gong players use the word Puja as defined as "a ritual or ceremony, not necessarily a worship." The Holistic Healer or Sound Vibration Practitioner for a Healing Tone Ceremony utilizes a variety of Tone Instruments for “Puja".....any musical puja including all kinds of gongs, Blowing Conchs, Singing Bowls and Bells. With each one alone or together we can do "Puja".

課程總結

銅鑼大師 Don Conreaux 解釋了佛教/印度教中傳統定義 Puja 與銅鑼家族 中 “Gong Puja” 一詞之間的區別：

• 在佛教和印度教中，Puja是一種榮譽和虔誠關注的表達，通過自然元素、繪畫、雕塑等物件與神或特定神靈建立精神聯繫。
• 印度教PUJA是為了慶祝人生里程碑、事件或克服恐懼、負面振動等挑戰，吸引財富、健康和幸福。
• 例子包括 Shiva Shakti Puja 代表婚姻和諧，或 Navagraha Puja 代表正能量和勇氣。

根據 Don Conreaux 的說法，銅鑼師在徹夜的銅鑼祈典的背景下將 Puja 用作一種祈典或祈典。整體音療師或聲音振動操作者使用各種音器進行「Puja」，包括銅鑼、海螺、頌缽和鈴，可以單獨使用或一起使用。

Lesson Summary

Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux explains the difference between the traditional definition of Puja in Buddhism/Hinduism and the term "Gong Puja" in the Gong Family:

• In Buddhism and Hinduism, Puja is an expression of honor and devotional attention to make a spiritual connection with the divine or a specific deity through an object such as an element of nature, painting, sculpture, etc.
• Hindu Pujas are performed to celebrate life milestones, events, or overcome challenges like fears, negative vibrations, attracting wealth, health, and happiness.
• Examples include Shiva Shakti Puja for harmony in marriage or Navagraha Puja for positive energy and courage.

According to Don Conreaux, Gong players use Puja as a ritual or ceremony, not necessarily worship, in the context of an all-night Gong Puja. The Holistic Healer or Sound Vibration Practitioner utilizes a variety of Tone Instruments for "Puja," including gongs, Blowing Conchs, Singing Bowls, and Bells, either alone or together.