We are extremely pleased to announce the upcoming ordination of some of our Sangha-to-be as novice monks and nuns.

His Eminence Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende, the abbot emeritus of Shar Gaden Monastery, will be conducting the ordination ceremony and bestowing the novice vows. This was specially requested by our beloved spiritual guide His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche prior to his parinirvana.

The ordination will be the first step towards fulfilling Rinpoche’s dream of having a thriving community of Malaysian sangha who are well versed in both local culture and Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It is also a step closer to Rinpoche’s vision of making Kechara Forest Retreat the home of spiritual practitioners and a living institution of Tibetan Buddhism.

The ceremony will take place in September 2022 during the month-long celebration of Tsem Rinpoche’s 3rd Parinirvana Aniversary.

The Sangha-to-be who will be ordained are:

• Pastor Shin Tan
• Pastor Gim Lee
• Pastor Niral Patel
• Pastor Joy Kam
• Valentina Suhendra

We rejoice for their sincere commitment to the Dharma path.

As per tradition, the actual ordination ceremony will be a closed event, attended only by ordained Sangha and those receiving ordination. It will not be open to the public.