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.
Continue readingCommemorating Rinpoche’s 7th Parinirvana Anniversary
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.
Continue readingQualifying for Higher Tantric Practice in Kechara
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.
Continue readingNEW: Monthly Merit Accumulation Puja
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.
Continue readingCongratulations to our second batch of novices
We are pleased to announce and offer our congratulations to the second batch of Kecharian sangha!
Continue readingPastor David featured on Bernama TV’s ‘The Nation’
Our very own Pastor David Lai was recently featured as a guest on The Nation, a current affairs programme on Bernama TV. Watch the full interview and join us in celebrating this wonderful opportunity to bring authentic Buddhist perspectives into the national conversation.
Continue readingGuide to Taking Refuge
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.
Continue readingGuide to Buddhist Baptism for Children
The Children’s Buddhist Baptism is a special ceremony conducted by our Sangha and Pastors to bless the minds of the young and grant them protection. Learn how to prepare for the ritual and what you can do afterwards to further nurture the blessings your child has received.
Continue readingGuide to Taking the Eight Mahayana Precepts
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.
Continue readingGuide to Taking the Vegetarian Vow
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.
Continue readingNew Memorial Food Offering Service
We are honoured to introduce our new Memorial Food Offering Service, available at the Medicine Buddha Prayer Hall in Kechara Forest Retreat.
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