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Category: Teachings

Qualifying for Higher Tantric Practice in Kechara

December 31, 2025 | /
If you aspire to receive higher practices in Kechara, here's how you can start preparing and training yourself. In the future, when the opportunity to receive such practices arises, those who meet the pre-requisites will be invited to attend.

2026 Pilgrimage to Nepal

May 30, 2026 |
Go on a spiritual journey to the heartland of Vajra Yogini. Visiting her power places in the Kathmandu Valley helps us connect with her energy, plants the seeds of her blessings, and builds the affinity needed to meet her, receive her practice, and ultimately ascend to her pure realm — Kechara Paradise.

Commemorating Rinpoche’s 7th Parinirvana Anniversary

January 25, 2026 |
Join us for 3 weeks of holy activities to generate great merits and positive energy dedicated to the health, well-being and happiness of all sentient beings, and most importantly to the swift return of our precious guru His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche.

NEW: Monthly Merit Accumulation Puja

October 13, 2025 |
Starting October 2025, join us every 2nd Thursday of the month for a special Merit Accumulation Puja to request the blessings of H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche, and to generate merits for the long-life, good health & manifestation of activities of Rinpoche’s unmistaken incarnation — H.E. Tsem Chocktrul Rinpoche.

Congratulations to our second batch of novices

October 31, 2024 |
We are pleased to announce and offer our congratulations to the second batch of Kecharian sangha!

Guide to Taking Refuge

April 15, 2026 | /
Taking refuge is one of the most important steps on the Buddhist path, and involves receiving vows and commitments in a formal ceremony. Learn more about taking refuge and the refuge ceremony at Kechara.

Guide to Taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts

April 13, 2026 | /
Taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts is one of the easiest ways for laypeople to accumulate merit. Learn how the ceremony works, what to prepare, and how to seal the merit afterwards.

Guide to Taking the Vegetarian Vow

April 9, 2026 | /
Taking the Vegetarian Vow creates the causes for us to generate merit every single day that we hold the vow. If you are new to the Vegetarian Vow, here are some helpful guidelines from Tsem Rinpoche.

Spirituality & pets

March 14, 2022 |
If you're an animal lover or paw-rent, you’re probably doing your best to care for your furkids, protect them from harm, and provide them with a happy life. But beyond physical health and mental stimulation, did you know you can also provide spiritual wellness for your furriend?

How to use prayer wheels

March 7, 2022 |
Prayer wheel practice is a powerful way to purify negative karma, accumulate merits and bless yourself, the environment and all sentient beings. Watch the video to learn more about prayer wheels and how to use them properly.

Chanting mantras correctly

February 28, 2022 |
Chanting mantras with concentration, visualisation and the right mental attitude is an important part of Tibetan Buddhist practice. As many of us have limited time for spiritual practice, we’ve put together this simple guide to help you get the most out of your mantra recitations with the same amount of time and effort.

Say goodbye to poor puja practices

February 21, 2022 |
Whatever puja we’re attending, we should participate in it correctly even if it’s online. This is particularly relevant as we’ve all gotten used to doing things online, including pujas. Check out this simple guide to attending online pujas.

How to make water offerings

January 21, 2022 |
Learn the correct way to make water offerings, their benefits, and some of the common dos and don’ts, then put it into practice to accumulate vast merits for your spiritual journey.

How to practise refuge

January 14, 2022 |
The refuge prayer is a fundamental part of every prayer, puja and retreat. Therefore, when we recite the refuge formula every day, we should also engage in the appropriate visualisations.
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