Minling Dungse Rinpoche has recognized the reincarnation (tulku) of Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche.

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.

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 […]

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.

The leader of Shechen’s Eco Group talks about his personal experiences as part of one of the first Shechen earthquake relief teams.

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 […]

Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World, Matthieu Ricard’s new masterwork, is now available in English. He will be on tour in the USA in June to launch its publication.

Lopon Tenzin Oser, a senior monk from Shechen Monastery, is the leader of “Team B” of the Shechen Relief Program.  His report on the relief work Shechen has done during the last 3 weeks in the Nuwakot and Rauswa districts that were severely damaged by both quakes follows:

On May 13, 2015, a day after the second earthquake, Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche spoke to his monks in the courtyard of the Shedra, one of the few Shechen buildings not damaged by the earthquakes. “Buddhism emphasizes the importance of extending kindness and compassion to all beings and helping others, and now is the time that […]