Composed by Kyabje Dagpo Dorje Chang, this prayer recounts the origins and previous lives of Dorje Shugden, beginning with Manjushri. It describes in detail how Dorje Shugden took rebirth as various enlightened masters before arising as the Protector Dorje Shugden. Read more

Born in 1932 in the region of Kongpo in south-eastern Tibet, His Eminence Dagpo Rinpoche, also known as Bamchoe Rinpoche was recognised by His Holiness the 13th Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of Dagpo Lama Jampel Lhundrup at the age of two. Read more

Envisioned as a sacred place for the study and preservation of Buddhist teachings in accordance with the Gaden Ear-Whispered lineage, Gaden Khachoe Shing officially opened its doors to spiritual aspirants in 2007. Founded by Venerable Gameng Kuten (Choijin) Lama. Read more

The enthronement prayer is used to bless images and statues with the energies of Dorje Shugden. The prayer invites Dorje Shugden to reside in a particular location or premise, thus dispelling any negativities and encouraging growth and positivity. Read more

His Eminence Kyabje Daknak Rinpoche is considered by many to be the Nirmanakaya form of Buddha Amitabha and Dharmapala Setrap and is seen as a Living Buddha at both Zetho Monastery and Sera Mey Monastery. Read more

Gaden Damcholing Monastery is a new Dorje Shugden monastery in Markham, Tibet that is open and accessible to the public at large. 16 December 2014 marked the inauguration of this monastery, which provides a home for over 200 Buddhist monks. Read more

This praise to Namkar Barzin was composed by H.E. the 25th Tsem Rinpoche, whose previous life as Kentrul Thubten Lamsang performed great Dharma deeds in Phari, the same region where Domo Geshe Rinpoche resided. Read more

H.E. the 2nd Serkong Dorje Chang was a prominent Lama during the time of H.H. the 13th Dalai Lama. Formerly a monk of Gaden Monastery, Serkong Dorje Chang is the only Lama in Gelug history whom the Dalai Lama has advised to return his ordination vows and take on a consort. Read more

In the book 'The Principal Teachings of Buddhism', Kensur Lobsang Tharchin Rinpoche shares some insight into how he grew up, how he studied and his interactions with Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche, the legendary master of Lama Tsongkapa's lineage. Read more

Students of H.E. Tsem Rinpoche were on-hand to witness the opening of Venerable Zawa Rinpoche's new Buddhist temple known as Centre De Méditation Tsongkhapa (or Tsongkhapa Meditation Centre) located in Ste-Sophie, Quebec, Canada. Read more

A very special thangka of Dorje Shugden in a unique peaceful form, that belonged to Venerable Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen. It hung in Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen's room in Thubten Dhargye Ling centre in Los Angeles for many decades. Read more

Born in 1978 in Dharamsala, India, Zawa Tulku Rinpoche entered Gaden Shartse Monastery in 1982 as instructed by His Holiness Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. He received his ordination vows from the illustrious Kyabje Zemey Rinpoche. Read more

Namkar Barzin's story began during the Monlam Festival in the 1920s. On his way back to Mongolia after the festivities, a Mongolian geshe passed through Phari, an area where many of His Eminence Domo Geshe Rinpoche's monasteries were located. Read more

On the day of the trance at Kechara Forest Retreat, the esteemed Venerable Panglung Oracle was escorted into the prayer hall, where 700 people were waiting in anticipation to receive the direct blessings of Dorje Shugden. Read more

Compiled from H.E. Tsem Rinpoche's teachings and commentaries on Dorje Shugden's practice, these easy-to-follow retreat instructions and downloadable materials will equip you with the knowledge to engage in an incredibly beneficial Protector retreat. Read more

The New Zealand Kadhampa Buddhist Association officially opened its doors to the public in March 2008. It is but one of the many centres and monasteries founded by Serkong Tritul Rinpoche worldwide. Read more

The Tibetan Buddhist Temple Gaden Chang Chub Choling came into existence following the Canadian government’s incentive to cater to the spiritual needs of its new Tibetan citizens. Read more

Kensur Lobsang Tharchin Rinpoche was an eminent Lama and renowned scholar of the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. He was also one of the most senior Tibetan Buddhist masters to bring the holy teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa to the West. Read more