As we approach the time of His Eminence Tsem Rinpoche’s 3rd parinirvana anniversary, Kechara Forest Retreat is abuzz with preparations for a month of events and pujas. Led by the Abbot Emeritus of Shar Gaden Monastery His Eminence Kensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Phende, visiting sangha will be engaging in a series of rituals to accumulate oceans of merits for our lama to return swiftly and continue his great works in turning the wheel of Dharma.   Aug 24 Peaceful fire Puja (click for details) Aug 30 Soongdrup blessing puja (click for details) Sept 2 Dorje Shugden long kangso (click for details) Sept 4 Parinirvana anniversary puja (click for details) Sept 6 Special naga puja (click for details) Sept 9-10 10,000 offering Kalarupa puja (click for details) Sept 11 Sixteen Arhats + Tara puja (click for details) Sept 16-18 Rabney Chenmo stupa consecration ceremony (click for details) Sept 20 Vajra Yogini self initiation (click for details) Sept 23-24 10,000 Tara puja (click for details) Sept 25 Medicine Buddha puja (click for details) Sept 29 Chanting the Names of Manjushri (click for details) Oct 1 Dorje Shugden kawang + Ruel recharge puja (click for details) Oct 2 Chabtru water purification puja (click […]