Sojong and Tantric Puja གསོ་སྦྱོང་། རྒྱུད་གཞུང་ཆེན་མོ། April 12, 2025

"Sojong" refers to a Buddhist practice of purification and vow renewal, typically involving taking temporary vows on specific lunar days, while "Tantric Puja" is a ritualistic worship practice within Tantra Buddhism, often incorporating elements like mantra, mudra, visualization, and offerings to a deity, aiming for deeper spiritual realization through ritualistic engagement. 

Key differences:
Focus:
Sojong primarily focuses on cleansing negative karma and restoring vows, while Tantric Puja aims to connect with a deity and access deeper spiritual states through ritualistic practices. 

Practice style:
Sojong usually involves reciting specific prayers and taking temporary vows, often practiced on the 8th, 15th, and 30th days of the lunar cycle, whereas Tantric Puja can include complex visualizations, mantra chanting, and specific body postures (mudras) with a more focused deity-oriented practice. 

Accessibility:
Sojong is often considered a more accessible practice for lay Buddhists, while Tantric Puja is usually considered advanced practice due to its intricate rituals and often requires guidance from a qualified teacher.