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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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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? READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE

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. READ MORE