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Commemorating Rinpoche’s 7th Parinirvana Anniversary

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.

Qualifying 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.

NEW: 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.

2026 Pilgrimage to Nepal

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.

Congratulations to our second batch of novices

We are pleased to announce and offer our congratulations to the second batch of Kecharian sangha!

Pastor 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.

Guide 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.

Guide 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.

Guide 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.

New 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.

Commemorating Rinpoche’s 6th Parinirvana Anniversary

Join us for 5 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.

Monthly Dorje Shugden Puja @ Kechara House

Starting March 2025, join us every 3rd Monday of the month for an extended Dorje Shugden puja at Kechara House in Petaling Jaya, dedicated to removing obstacles, granting protection, and bringing swift assistance.