P1: The extensive Four Fire Pujas

Fire pujas, also known as homa rituals, hold a significant place in Tantric Buddhism. Here's a breakdown of their importance:

Fire acts as a powerful symbol of transformation. Offerings made to the fire are visualized as being transformed into pure essence that benefits oneself and others.

Tantric practitioners believe fire pujas can purify negative karma, negative emotions, and obstacles hindering spiritual progress. Through mantras, visualizations, and offerings, fire pujas can be used to invoke blessings, invite positive energies, and achieve specific goals like healing or attaining enlightenment.

In this teaching, we'll cover the Four Fire Pujas for pacification, enrichment, magnetization and destruction, as per Kongtrul's Gem of Many Colors.