Sharing a Sacred Moment at Leaf People
Each year, the Leaf People Lab welcomes a tradition that has become a spiritual anchor and source of inspiration for our team: the annual Buddhist business blessing conducted by Geshe Tsultrim. This ceremony is not just ritual; it is a reminder of the values at the heart of Leaf People: mindfulness, integrity, and connection.
Geshe Tsultrim, a revered teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, brings a presence that blends deep wisdom with warmth, inviting participation and reflection. From the moment he arrives, the lab shifts from its usual hum of activity to a space of calm. The blessing begins with our team gathered in a circle as Geshe Tsultrim explains the purpose of the ceremony. In Buddhist practice, blessing a business is about cultivating ethical action, compassion, and harmony with the wider community, infusing every aspect of the work with positive energy.
The ceremony includes prayers and chants designed to invite healing energy and vibrational support into the space. A Tibetan ritual bell resonates through the lab while incense fills the air, opening the senses and the heart. Each element is symbolic: the bell clears obstacles, and the incense purifies both mind and space. For those of us immersed daily in plants, this ritual is a reminder that every act—harvesting, blending, or packaging—can be done with mindfulness, clarity and intention.
One of the most moving parts of the blessing comes when Geshe Tsultrim walks through the lab, sprinkling sacred nectar and rice. He observes our space with gentle attentiveness, encouraging us to approach our craft with respect for the plants, the environment, and each other. The ritual sends vibrational support to the ingredients, the products we create, and the clients who will use them, deepening our sense of purpose and connection.
The blessing also includes prayers for prosperity—not in terms of material gain, but as an expression of flourishing energy, harmony, and well-being that radiates outward. Geshe Tsultrim emphasizes that true prosperity arises from ethical action, mindfulness, and generosity, and the ceremony infuses our work with healing energy that carries through every product and interaction. These teachings resonate deeply with Leaf People’s mission: wellness inseparable from integrity and community.
Beyond ceremony, the blessing offers a rare pause in our busy schedule. The lab, usually filled with the hum of mixers, aromas of botanicals, and focused energy, slows down. We sit together, breathe, and reflect—not just on business growth, but on our intentions as individuals and a team. The ritual becomes a meditation in motion, a reminder that sacred space can exist even in a modern workspace.
Over the years, this annual blessing has become more than a tradition; it shapes the culture of Leaf People. Reminding us of the deeper purpose behind our work. Geshe Tsultrim’s presence and wisdom foster grounding and continuity, connecting the tangible tradition of plant-based remedies to healthy living and spiritual awareness to uplift our environment and each other.
The symbolism of the ceremony mirrors our approach to plants: natural elements, intention, and attention to detail. Prayers for protection and the removal of obstacles reflect the patience, diligence, and humility required to create meaningful products. Each blessing becomes a meditation on strength, clarity, positivity, gratitude, and vibrational support for the ingredients, products, clients, and overall prosperity.
By the end, the lab feels transformed—not through physical change, but through collective acknowledgment of the sacred dimension of our work. Geshe Tsultrim’s words linger, inspiring focus, compassion, and joy. The annual Buddhist business blessing at the Leaf People Lab celebrates purpose, grounding us while infusing every aspect of our work with healing energy and conscious intention. Each year, it reminds us that our work—rooted in care and mindfulness—is part of something greater, connecting people, plants, and the world around us.
