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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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.