Events

May 2019
This Wesak on May 19th, join us for a full day of virtuous deeds and meritorious activities from 8 am to 10 pm. Featuring crowd favourites like bathing the Buddha, pastor blessings and special Wesak prayers, this all-day event culminates in a candlelight procession around Kechara Forest Retreat’s Holy Walk.
Read MoreJune 2019
This month, look forward to introductory pilates and Tibetan cooking classes, help us light candles at our many holy sites, design and string Tibetan-style prayer beads, learn more about Buddhism at book club, or just relax and re-connect over a casual lunch at Manjushri Guest House.
Read MoreA 2D1N meditation programme packed with insights into how to live well by reducing stress levels through meditative practices. Unwind through contemplation exercises guided by experienced facilitators in tranquil surroundings.
Read MoreJuly 2019
This month, cook for the community (salted eggs & pineapple jam!), try hands-on emergency first aid, get creative and make DIY toys for KFR's birds, learn more about Buddhism at book club, or just relax and re-connect over a casual lunch at Manjushri Guest House.
Read MoreAugust 2019
Celebrate Chokhor Duchen with a pilgrimage to Kechara Forest Retreat and join us for an auspicious 16 Arhats Puja and a 3,000 Candle Lighting Ceremony performed by the monks of Gaden Monastery.
Read MoreJoin us for the annual Ullambana Festival on Saturday August 10th at Kechara Forest Retreat and make the most of the auspicious Ullambana month.
Read MoreJoin Kechara’s puja team & the monks of Gaden Monastery to recite the 108 Names of Manjushri, the Buddha of Wisdom, and give your child the extra advantage in the upcoming exams!
Read MoreJoin us on Saturday, 24th August 2019 in celebrating International Dorje Shugden Day with an evening of auspicious and powerful pujas for abundance, prosperity, longevity and wish-fulfilment! Programme 4:00pm - Prayer Flag Puja & Lhasang Smoke Offering Ritual 5:30pm - Free vegetarian dinner 6:30pm - Gyenze Increasing Fire Puja 9:00pm - End The Dorje Shugden grotto at Kechara Forest Retreat The offering of prayer flags is an ancient Tibetan cultural tradition that brings positive energy, happiness and peace, and carries…
Read MoreSeptember 2019
Join our Special Naga Puja for Healing, Wellbeing and Peace to increase your health, wealth, fame, merits, resources, peace, prosperity and spiritual growth.
Read MoreOctober 2019
H.E. Tsem Rinpoche’s relics and holy remains will be invited to Wisdom Hall in the traditional manner befitting a High Lama. The event will include a welcoming procession and extensive puja led by esteemed lamas and sangha members.
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