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 […]

At this traumatic time, Rabjam Rinpoche recently advised our Shechen older monks and staff to pay special attention to our 140 little monks, 45 of whom just entered the monastery. Some children are under 8 years old and are worried about the fate of their families and villages that are far way. Luckily the little […]

“On this the Tibetan 15th day, the full moon, the Buddha descended from the heavens into the world.   On this day, may we all make prayers for those who have lost their lives. May the blessings of the great Buddha bathe the people of Nepal with healing and hope at these difficult times. I especially […]

There have been numerous articles and reports on the Internet about sending funds to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake. Please be assured that any donations made through the Shechen website via Paypal, credit card, wire or bank transfer are completely safe and will be used only for earthquake relief. Previous postings suggested that […]

In response to many messages of concern from our friends, we would like to reassure you that the recent earthquake, which has so tragically caused the deaths of thousands across the country, left no casualties or injuries within Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling or the retreat center at Namo Buddha.

This year annual “festival of the Tenth Day” Sacred Lama Dances were performed in the courtyard of Shechen Monastery, Nepal.

Please note that if you are planning to attend the empowerments  it is necessary to first register at the Monastery Office.

Ka’ma Tsal Cham was performed during the Tsokchen Duepa Drupchen 2015 .