Shechen Monastery hosted a workshop on “Excellence in Leadership and Management: Core Concepts & Best Practices” from Nov 17-22 organized by the Khyentse Foundation specifically for Shechen monks. There were36 participants all associated with Shechen, tulkus, khenpos, monks, teachers and administrative staff. Khyentse Foundation provided the faculty and the workbook which is in Tibetan. The objectives […]
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Anniversary of the Parinirvana of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
October 4th, 2015 | by Sonia Gomes | published in NEWS
On October 1st, Shechen Centers and Friends marked the anniversary of the Parinirvana (passing) of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910-1991).
Our Summer Newsletter
July 29th, 2015 | by Vivian Kurz | published in NEWS
Read our summer newsletter to get news of the restoration, a first-hand account of the earthquake, the three-year retreat, and other updates.
Tulku of Trulshik Rinpoche Recognized
July 23rd, 2015 | by Sonia Gomes | published in NEWS
Minling Dungse Rinpoche has recognized the reincarnation (tulku) of Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche.
Rebuild and Restore Shechen!
July 14th, 2015 | by Vivian Kurz | published in NEWS
The devastating earthquakes of April and May severely affected Shechen Monastery in Nepal: the main temple and some of the buildings in the complex were very badly damaged, and need either major repairs or to be entirely rebuilt.
Tsering Art School Exhibition in Hong Kong
July 2nd, 2015 | by Vivian Kurz | published in NEWS
An exhibition of the work and talents of artists from Shechen’s Tsering Art School is currently on display in Hong Kong. Six senior artists and teachers traveled from Nepal to participate in the show. Over fifteen thangkas are on display in the large hall and the artists created a Vajrasattva sand mandala. The teachers will […]
Birthday Wishes to Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche
June 27th, 2015 | by Sonia Gomes | published in NEWS
Joyful Birthday to Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche. Although he was born on June 30, his birthday is celebrated on the 10th day of the fifth Tibetan month, which was the actual day of birth.
A Personal Report on Shechen’s Relief Program
May 31st, 2015 | by Vivian Kurz | published in NEWS
The leader of Shechen’s Eco Group talks about his personal experiences as part of one of the first Shechen earthquake relief teams.
Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche at Shechen Monastery, Video
May 21st, 2015 | by Sonia Gomes | published in NEWS
In this video, Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche shows us around his damaged, but still very beautiful Shechen Monastery in Boudanath, two weeks after the first 7.9 earthquake on 25th April, and a day before the second 7.4 earthquake on May 12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9orUAlwM0c&feature=youtu.be About the Video: The constant roar of relief helicopters and huge cargo planes […]
