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Month: April 2026

Commemorating Rinpoche’s 7th Parinirvana Anniversary

June 12, 2026 |
Join us for 3 weeks of holy activities to celebrate the guru's extraordinary kindness and to generate great merits and positive energy dedicated to the health, well-being and happiness of all sentient beings.

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.

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.

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 Buddhist Baptism for Children

April 13, 2026 | /
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.

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.