Nyungne is a fasting retreat that is done in cycles, with each cycle lasting for 2 days. At this time, the nuns perform 1 cycle plus 1 day of conclusion, which is the Tsok day.
The Narak Dongtruk Pūjā was originated by Guru Padmasaṃbhava by integrating the tantra and the scriptures into pith instructions.
Lhabab Düchen is one of the four major festivals in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar and commemorates the descent of Śākyamuni Buddha from heaven to earth.
Lhabab Düchen, November 1, 2026, marks the 2 year anniversary of the inauguration of the Thousand Buddha Temple in Lumbini, Nepal, birthplace of the Buddha Śakyamuni. To celebrate this auspicious […]
The 12th annual 1 month Ngöndro (preliminary practices) Retreat and the 3rd annual 1 month Tsawa Sum (3 Roots) Retreat at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery takes place each year starting on the 28th day of the 10th month of the Tibetan calendar.
The monks at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery and the nuns at Nagi Nunnery will mark the Anniversary of the Parinirvāṇa of Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche by performing the Ocean of Amṛta (Ngakso) Pūjā on the 4th day of the 11th month of the Tibetan calendar.
Raksha Thötreng is a wrathful manifestation of Guru Rinpoche (Padmasaṃbhava). “Raksha” means “to protect”; thus, this puja is thought to protect all sentient beings.
The main purpose of the Ngakso Drubchen is to purify and repair broken samaya (spiritual commitments) and to eradicate negative energy, with an emphasis on restoring the Vajrayana for the empowerment of the 3 yanas.
Chöd practice, established by the great female master Machig Labdrön, is based on the Prajñāpāramitā or “Perfection of Wisdom” sutra, which emphasizes the “emptiness” concept of Buddhist philosophy.
Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche established Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery, Nagi Nunnery, and Pema Ösel Ling at Asura Cave. He was the father of H.E. Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Mingyur Rinpoche, as well as being the grandfather of Kyabgon Phakchok Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche.
Each year on the 23rd to 29th days of the last month of the Tibetan calendar, the monks perform the Vajrakilaya (Gutor) Pūjā and Lama Dances at the monastery.
The Losar Sangchöd Pūjā is performed in the morning at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery and at Nagi Nunnery on the last day of the 12th month of the Tibetan calendar, Tibetan New Year’s Eve day.
