The 1st Batch of thirty-seven BA Hons graduates under the Specialized Program of University of Mysore, 2022 – 2025, received their Bachelor of Hons. Certificate during the Presentation Ceremony conducted on 7 June 2025. The monastery’s Abbot presented the certificates to the 37 graduate candidates.

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Customary to the monastery’s tradition in granting a complete Lamrim Teachings during an Abbot’s tenure, the present Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar resumed the Lamrim Teachings on the first morning of the year’s summer prayer session, 7th July 2026.

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Sera Jey Monastery dedicated a special Medicine Buddha Prayer Ceremony and Tamdin Trinchol (Hayagriva Invocation Ceremony) on 6th June 2026 at the main temple, presided by the monastery’s Abbot, former Abbot, Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks, for the successful outcome of the upcoming medical treatment of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama at Delhi.

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The 17th Annual Summer Camp for students of the two Tibetan Settlement of Bylakuppe during their summer vacation, commenced from 16th May 2026, was concluded on 5th June 2026 with a closing ceremony attended by the monastery’s Abbot, as the Chief Guest & TDL Settlement Officer Mrs. Ngawang Tenzin as the Special Guest, Administrator, Council Committee Member, Teachers & Organizing Committee, students and their parents. The Chief Guest and Special Guest presented the Certificates of Participation to respective students and Appreciation Certificates to the teachers & organizers.

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Sera Jey Bangalore Buddhist Society organized Lama Choepa (Guru Puja Tsok Offering Ceremony) and Prayer Offerings for His Holiness The Dalai Lama by monks from Sera Jey Monastery on the sacred 15th day of Saka Dawa, 31 May 2026. Devotee community from Bangalore attended the ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery organized an extensive full daylong Hayagriva Ritual Prayer Tsok Offering Ceremony by the monastery’s Abbot, former Abbot, Tulkus and all Geshes, at the main temple on 24th May 2026. The ceremony is dedicated for the long life & wellbeing of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, the peaceful resolution of the Tibet issue, for the successful fulfillment of affiliate center’s missions and wellbeing of members, sponsors, supporters, and for peace, harmony & prosperity in the world.

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On 20th May 2026, the monastery’s Abbot presided the annual བརྩི་བཞག་ (Tsi Shaak) Ceremony during the morning debate session. As per the monastic tradition, the Chief Disciplinarian selected the two meritorious students for the annual Rigchen Ceremony and 16 meritorious students for the annual Rigchung Ceremony.

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The Summer Camp annually organized by Sera Jey Monastery for school children of the two Tibetan settlements in Bylakuppe during the school’s summer vacation, has commenced from 16 May 2026 at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre. This is the 17th Summer Camp, and is scheduled for 21 days, between 9 am – 12 pm. Children will be given Introduction on Buddhism, Tibetan language reading and writing skills. Fifty two children have enrolled and are participating in this summer camp.

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The 3rd Summer Camp for Monpa Students from Arunchal Pradesh successfully concluded on 13th May 2026 with a formal Closing Ceremony. Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar was the Chief Guest, attended by the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administrator, Director of SJ Modern Education Department, Council Committee & teachers of the Summer Camp.The students displayed some of the knowledge and skills they have acquired during the summer camp. Certificate of Participation were awarded to all the 50 students and Appreciation Certificates to all the teachers / instructors of the 3rd summer camp.

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A group of twelve students with two faculty members from Simpson College, Iowa, USA made an educational tour visit to Sera Jey Monastic Institute between 6 – 12 May 2026. Sera Jey Modern Education Department organized Introductory to Buddhism, Meditation and Tibetan Language at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre. The group were also apprised of the monastery’s study curriculum and the Tibetan refugee settlement life. Tour visits to the monastery’s Debate sessions, Science Centre, Sera Je Secondary School and Karuna Home for the Disabled were also organized.

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The 2nd, 4th & 6th Semester Examination of academic year 2025 – 26, for BA Hons. specialized program under University of Mysore, in Ancient Buddhist Philosophy, Ancient Psychology & Ancient Tibetan Language, has commenced from 5th May 2026 at Sera Jey Monastic Institute. The exam will run up to 15th May 2026. The Chief Disciplinarian of Sera Jey Monastic Institute paid a visit during the examination held on 6th May 2026.

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The 3rd Summer School for Monpa school students from Arunachal Pradesh is organized at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre, from 22nd April 2026 – 13 May 2026. Fifty Monpa students from different schools of Arunachal Pradesh state are participating in this three week long Summer School. This annual summer school is being organized and sponsored by Sera Jey Monastery as part of its social educational programs and towards preservation and promotion of the Tibetan language and Buddhist culture. The students learn Tibetan language and hand writing, besides Tibetan Buddhism, culture. The students are taken for tour of different monasteries and school tours in the two settlements of Bylakuppe.

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Sera Jey Bangalore Buddhist Society organized the annual Buddha Purnima Ceremony on 1st May 2026. Monks from Sera Jey Monastery performed Guru Puja Ceremony with Tsok Offering, a short Dharma teaching was also granted to the attending devotees during the ceremony. Tea and Lunch was served at the close of the ceremony.

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The annual Yarling Geshe Graduation Ceremony for the year 2026 was held from 27th – 29th April 2026. Nine candidates received their Yarling Geshe during the three day graduation ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery extended a warm welcome to Kognue Lobsang Jinpa la, Secretary of Office of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, during his courtesy visit to the monastery on 26th April 2026. The monastery’s chief Disciplinarian and Administrator received the honourable guest.

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Felicitation Ceremony for the graduates of NIOS Secondary & Senior Secondary, from NIOS Study Centre - Sera Jey Monastic Institute, was held on 22nd April 2026. Sera Jey Monastic Institute’s Administrator and Head of Sera Jey Modern Education Department, were the Guest of Honour. Candidates from Sera Jey, Sera Mey, Tashi Lhunpo & Namdroling Monastery were felicitated during the ceremony.

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Today, 17th April 2026, Sera Jey Monastery conducted Drang Nges Lekshay Nyingpo (The Essence of True Eloquence on the Provisional and Definitive Meanings), as part of the annual prayer ceremony.

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On 15th April 2026, Sera Jey Monastery convened a full assembly to perform the annual Dolma Bumther Ceremony (100,000 Praises to 21 Tara), in dedication for the wellbeing of all members, devotees & student community of Sera Jey affiliate centres, including sponsors and well-wishers; and for the successful administration & fulfillment of centre’s Dharma missions.

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On 13th April 2026, the third anniversary of late Venerable Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s passing into Parinirvana was commemorated at the main temple of Sera Jey Monastery, with a full assembly dedicating Guru Puja Tsok Offering (Lama Choepa) and Jampel Tsenjyod (Proclaiming the names of Manjushri).

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IGNOU Regional Centre of Bengaluru conducted its 39th Convocation on 7th April 2026. Monk student graduates, enrolled at IGNOU Special Study Centre - 13156D at Sera Jey, participated in this 39th Convocation Ceremony which was held at Bengaluru.

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On 6th April 2026, during the evening debate session, Sera Jey Monastery conducted its annual award ceremony for the academic year 2025, for Bachelor equivalent course graduates of monastery’s main curriculum, Science Course and Geluk Examination. The monastery’s Abbot presented the award to the recipients in the presence of The Chief Disciplinarian, the Chant Master, Administrator, Textual Teachers, Khangtsen and Department Heads. The monastery’s Board of Examination & Philosophical Studies organized the ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery’ Academic Council convened for a meeting on 5th April 2026, under the chairmanship of the monastery’s Abbot, and attended by the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administrator, Representative of Sera Lachi, Members of Board of Examination, Textual Teachers, former Disciplinarians, Council Committee and Members and Department heads. The meeting was specifically held to review the monastery’s main Geshe curriculum and deliberations for changes towards the curriculum’s overall development.

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NIOS Study Centre at Sera Jey Monastic Institute is conducting Secondary Level annual practical examination for the enrolled candidates, between 17 – 25 March 2026. Pupil monks from Sera Jey, Sera Mey, Tashi Lhunpo and Namdroling Monastery enrolled in the NIOS Secondary Level programs at the center, are participating in this examination.

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The annual Tsogram Geshe Graduation Ceremony was conducted on 17th & 18th March 2026. Nine pupil monks received their Tsogram Geshe during this graduation.

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The 1st Semester Examination of BA Hons. in Ancient Tibetan Language, Ancient Philosophy & Ancient Psychology, was held on 18th & 19th March 2026. The BA Hons. in the three disciplines are specialized program under University of Mysore.

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A grand Hayagriva Fire Puja Ceremony, Jinsek, was conducted on the final day of the annual Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony, on 16th March 2026. The ceremony was presided by the monastery’s Abbot and head monk of Sera Jey Hayagriva Ritual Shrine, assisted by members of Hayagriva Ritual Shrine members and participated by the entire sangha community of Sera Jey. In the afternoon, a grand Hayagriva Tsok Offering Ceremony was conducted, led by the monastery’s Abbot. Many lay devotees attended the two ceremonies on the concluding day of the Hayagriva Retreat.

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Sera Jey Monastery's annual Hayagriva Retreat ceremony for the year 2026 has commenced from 6th March 2026, and will run up to 16th March 2026. On the final day of 16th March 2026, the ceremony will conclude with a grand Hayagriva Fire Puja and Tsok Offering. The monastery has arranged special areas for lay devotees to observe and participate in the retreat.

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In the early morning of 18 February 2026, Sera Jey Monastery's Abbot, Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks assembled to celebrate the traditional monastic Tibetan New Year Ceremony, 2153 the year of Fire - Horse. Sweet Rice and Tea were served to the assembly, and Tibetan cookies were offered.

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Members of the Hayagriva Ritual Shrine dedicating three days of prayers for the Annual Gu-thor Ceremony held on the 29th day of the last Tibetan Lunar calendar month, 16th February 2026. On the final third day, the Guthor Torkya is performed, whether the Torkya is set on fire after undergoing elaborate rituals. The Guthor ceremony is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist ceremony held every second last day of the Tibetan Lunar calendar month, to eliminate all negativities and ills before the start of the new year.

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The annual Phurjel (Hayagriva Ritual Dagger) Blessing Ceremony scheduled on the customary 27th day of the last Tibetan calendar month, was held on 14th February 2026. The Tadin (Hayagriva Ritual Dagger), one of the sacred relic of Sera Jey, is annually taken out once for blessing devotees. The monastery’s abbot undertakes a series of meditation for several days as part of the preliminary ritual before the blessing day.

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Sera Jey Monastery’a annual Sangchos Monlam Prayer Ceremony was held from 25th – 31st January 2026. The entire resident monk community of Sera Jey Monastery participate in the sacred prayer ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery hosted a group of school students, including teachers, from 11 different schools in Ladhak, at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre from 28 January – 1 February 2026. The Translation Department of Sera Jey Monastery, organized tour visits to monasteries and schools in Bylakuppe settlement, and introductory programs on His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s books based on Buddhist philosophy and secular values, and monastic debate.

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The annual Tsenma (Pramana / Valid Cognition) Examination for the year 2025 was held 23rd & 24th January 2026.

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The Logic & Debate School 2026 was held at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre from 21st – 30th January 2026. There were twenty participants during this 10-daylong Logic & Debate School 2026. This event held at Sera Jey Monastic Institute is part of Unione Buddhista Italiana – UBI, Rome Italy, and Instituto Lama Tsong Khapa, Pisa Italy, Three-Year Program in Logic and Debate. Where the practical Debate are organized at Sera Jey Monastic Institute.

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IGNOU Special Study Centre - 13156D at Sera Jey Monastic Institute, held a Promotion Meeting & Press Meet held on 17 January 2026 at 10 am. Dr Hemamalini HC, The Deputy Director of IGNOU Bangalore Regional Centre, has specifically visited the study centre to preside the Promotion Meeting and the Press Meet, in view of the upcoming January 2026 fresh intake.Several students from Sera Jey Monastic Institute, Sera Mey Monastery, Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Namdroling Monastery, Bylakuppe Tibetan students and local students from the surrounding villages & towns attended the promotion meeting.

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Members of the Hayagriva Ritual Shrine designing and preparing the Butter Thorma Sculpting for the Sangchos Monlam Prayer Ceremony scheduled from 25th – 31st January 2026.

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Sera Jey Monastery and its entire sangha community commemorated the Churgu Choepa ceremony on 7 January 2026, in veneration of Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen's (Text Composer of Sera Jey Monastery) parinirvana, which falls on the 19th day of the 11th month of Tibetan lunar calendar. The ceremony was presided by the monastery’s Abbot in the presence the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks.

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On 31st December 2025, a new Lama Tsong Khapa (Je Rinpoche) Statue was installed and consecrated at Sera Jey Bangalore Buddhist Society, as part of the Ghoton, 90th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama. The consecration ceremony was led by Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, with the participation of the Chant Master, Administrators, senior Geshe monks and staffs, including devotees.A Guru Puja Tsok Offering was followed after the consecration ceremony.

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The Chief Justice Commissioner, Mrs. Yeshi Wangmo, of Central Tibetan Administration, paid a visit to Sera Jey Monastery on 26 December 2025, during her official visit to the Tibetan Local Justice Commission of the Southern Region at LSTS Bylakuppe. The monastery’s administration accorded a warm welcome and apprised on the monastery’s current state of affairs.

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On 20th December 2025, Sera Jey Monastic Institute hosted 33 students & teachers from 1st & 2nd year Psychology Department of Tumkur University during their educational tour visit. The English translation department under the Modern Education Department undertook the hosting programs for the visiting group. The monastery’s Abbot after granting an audience for the group, gave a brief talk on values and advantages on the study of ancient Indian psychology. The group also received a talk from the Modern Education Dept. head, Geshe Jampa Choewang & Science Centre Director, Geshe Jampa Khechok, presented a talk on the relevance on ancient psychology with Buddhist teachings on the four truths, compassion, and mindfulness meditation.Besides, the group had a tour visit of the main temple, debate courtyard, science centre … etc.

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The traditional handing and taking over ceremony of the Disciplinarian chair, by the previous to the new elected, was held during the Gaden Ngamchoe, Lama Tsong Khapa Day, 25th day of 10th Tibetan Lunar Calendar month, 14th December 2025. The outgoing disciplinarian handed over the charge to his successor, Lharam Geshe Tsering Dhondup, before the presence of the monastery’s administrator, council members, representatives of Khangtsens and departments. Earlier in the morning, a customary ceremony was also held at the prayer assembly of Sera Thekchenling Lachi Monastery earlier in the morning.

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Sera Jey International Online School conducted the year end examination for the year 2025 on 13th and 14th December 2025. The online school was founded in 2020 specifically to provide opportunities for children of Tibetan diaspora, learn Tibetan language, grammar and Buddhist culture.

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Sera Jey Monastery organized a special mass prayer ceremony on this Thursday, 4th December 2025, performing White Tara Long Life Offering and Prayer Offering for the wellbeing of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama. This prayer ceremony is conducted as part of the Ghoton Ceremony on behalf of the two Tibetan Settlements in Bylakuppe. Hundreds of lay devotees from the two settlements participated in the prayer ceremony.

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The annual Lharam Geshe Graduation Ceremony for the year 2025 is scheduled from 24th – 29th November 2025. Fifty-eight pupil monks will be receiving their Lharam Geshe degree during the six day gradation ceremony. Lharam Geshe is the highest monastic scholastic title, equivalent to Doctorate in Buddhist philosophy.

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The annual Writing Exam of Sera Jey Monastery’s main study curriculum for the year 2025 was held on 16th & 17th November 2025.

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Sera Jey Monastery accorded a grand warm welcome ceremony to H.E. The 41st Sakya Trichen Rinpoche during His courtesy visit on 16th November 2025. Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot made Mandala Offerings to His Excellency, followed by Scarf Offering by the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administrator, Council Representative, Khangtsen Heads and Department Heads. Tea & Sweet Rice was offered to His Excellency and to all the attendees as part of the traditional welcome ceremony.

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Sera Jey Science Centre conducted their annual examination for the year 2025, on 10th of November 2025

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The annual Guen-ling Geshe Graduation Ceremony for the year 2025 was held from November 8th - 10th, 2025. Eight pupil monks will be receiving their Guen-ling Geshe during this graduation ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery organized a special White Tara Puja and Long Life Ceremony”, “Long Life Prayers for His Holiness The Dalai Lama”, and a grand “Trinchol Ceremony” (Invocation Ceremony) at the Main Prayer Hall on 5th November 2025 (Wednesday), at 9.00 am, in dedication to the successful flourishing of monastery’s programs and activities, including our affiliate monasteries / centres and devoted sponsors. The auspicious ceremony was presided by the monastery’s Abbot and two former Abbots, and with the participation of Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Philosophical Text Teachers, senior Geshes and monks.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Annual Debate Examination for the year 2025 has scheduled from 2nd to 4th November 2025. The Debate Examination is one of the main and major of the four annual examinations.

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The annual three-day long Yangdrub Ritual Ceremony has commenced from 23 October 2025. The White Zambala is the medium of this Yangdrub Ceremony to invoke prosperity, peace, harmony and wellbeing of all sentient beings, and flourishing of the monastery’s missions, The Ceremony is presided by the monastery’s Abbot in the presence of Chant Master, senior Geshes and monks.

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The Third Dhamcha Offering Ceremony as part of the Ghoton Ceremony, 90th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, jointly by Sera Thekchenling Lachi, Sera Jey and Sera Mey Monastery, was held at Sera Jey Monastery on the evening of 24 October 2025. The ceremony was commenced with the portrait procession of His Holiness, led by H.E. Sharpa Choeje - Jetsun Ngawang Jorden, Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot & former Abbot, Representative of Sera Mey Monastery’s Abbot, Disciplinarian & Chant Master of Sera Lachi, Sera Jey & Sera Mey, in the presence of Tulkus & senior Geshes, including Philosophical text teachers, Geshes and pupil monks of Sera Jey & Sera Mey Monastery.

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On 20 October 2025, The Board of Examination & Philosophical Studies of Sera Jey Monastic Institute organized the presentation ceremony of the Course Completion Certificate conferred by “The Buddhist Institute - Geluk International Foundation”, to pupil monks who have successfully completed the Prajnaparamita, Madhyamika and Pramanavarttika course stage. The certificates were awarded by Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot during the evening Debate Session.

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On October 18, 2025, during the Sera Jey Monastic Institute’s grand celebration of the Ghoton. The Tibetan Parliament, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, visited the Sera Jey Monastery and inspect the Monk Philosophy debate at courtyard.

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On the afternoon of 18 October 2025, Sera Jey Monastic Institute organized a Panel Discussion of the respective recipients of Sera Jey Honorary Award, Khube Rinpoche, founder and director Karuna Home for the Disabled, Bylakuppe, Geshe Tsewang Dorjee, President of Ngari Institute, Leh Ladhak, Geshe Sonam Wangchen, founder and Program Coordinator of Hope and Challenge NGO, Nepal and Mr. Lobsang Phuntsok, Jhamtse Gatsal Children's Community, Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh. Ven. Jamyang Lobsang, founder & director of Tong-len Charitable Trust - Dharamsala, was not able to participate due to pre-scheduled commitments.It was a very lively and interactive discussion with question and answer session before the presence of the monastery’s Abbot, Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administrator and monk audience.

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Sera Jey Monastic Institute conferred Sera Jey Honorary Award to five eminent individuals for their exceptional social service works. Khube Rinpoche, founder and director Karuna Home for the Disabled, Bylakuppe, Geshe Tsewang Dorjee, President of Ngari Institute, Leh Ladhak, Geshe Sonam Wangchen, founder and Program Coordinator of Hope and Challenge NGO, Nepal and Mr. Lobsang Phuntsok, Jhamtse Gatsal Children's Community, Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh. Venerable Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Hon’ble Speaker of Tibetan Parliament in Exile, H.E. Shartse Choeje Jetsun Ngawang Jorden, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Delek & Khensur Jampa Choesang Rinpoche, presented the Honorary Awards to the five exceptional social service workers.

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Sera Jey Monastic Institute conducted its first graduation ceremony of the First Batch BA Hons. (2022 - 2025), instituted at Sera Jey under the specialized program of University of Mysore in 2022. The Ceremony was held alongside the monastery’s official celebration of Ghoton, ‘Year of Compassion’, marking the 90th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre on 17th October 2025.

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Sera Jey Science Centre conducted the 4th Dialogue on The Relevance of Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science on 6 October 2025, coinciding with the “Year of Compassion” 90th Birth Anniversary of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama. Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar was the Chief Guest, besides other guests as, Disciplinarian and Chant Master. The Panels include Geshe Dorjee Nyima, Geshe Sangey Gyatso & Geshe Thabkhe on one side, and Dr Marieke, Dr Chiara Mascarello & Dr Francesco Tormen on the other side. Participants include student monks from Sera Jey Science Centre and the mainstream Geshe curriculum.

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On 5th of October 2025, Sera Jey Monastery conducted the Panel Discussion on Prajnaparamitta in the morning session, and on Madhyamika in the afternoon session. The event was attended by the monastery’s Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, former Abbot, Khensur Jampa Choesang Rinpoche, Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Members of Board of Examination & Philosophical Studies, Tulkus, senior scholars and pupil monks from Karam, Uma and Pharchin.

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On 3rd October 2025, an educational tour visit from Dalai Lama Institute of Higher Education’s 2nd year BA & MA specialized program students and faculty, numbering 22, was hosted by the monastery’s Modern Education Department Head, Geshe Jampa Choewang and Translation Department. They were given an audience with the monastery’s abbot, and were introduced about the monastery’s curriculum, including observing the Debate sessions, tour visit to the Science Centre and meditation research lab, library and Sera Je Secondary School.

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The Special Tantra Course studies exclusively for Geshe graduates organized by the monastery’s Philosophical Council, conducted the Debate and Written exam on 2nd October 2025.

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Sera Jey Monastery convened mass assembly prayer for several days in dedication to H.E. The 104th Gaden Trisur, Jetsun Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche, who left the worldly abode on 26th September 2025 morning.

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A four day long Special Lamrim Retreat was held at Sera Jey Tashi Choekhorling Centre, from 18 - 21 September 2025. The event was organized jointly by Choe Khor Sum Ling, Bangalore and Sera Jey Modern Education Department, specifically for foreign & Indian devotees.

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In gratitude and reverence to His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birth Anniversary, the institutional library of Sera Jey Monastery, organized an exhibition of books and audio recordings of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s teachings and biography, on 18 September 2025 at the library.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot, Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Administrators and heads of Khangtsens and Departments, extended a very warm welcome visit to His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche at the monastery’s main prayer hall on the afternoon of 13 September 2025.

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The annual Supplementary Examination of Sera Jey Monastic Institute was held on 5th September 2025. The supplementary exam are based on Buddhist Culture, Buddhist texts/philosophy/logic & general knowledge. The topics are classified according to respective classes.

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The annual Memorization Exam for the year 2025, was scheduled from 3rd September 2025. The exam was conducted in Written format, to ascertain the candidate’s precise understanding of the text and the grammar.

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In accordance with the guidelines of Geluk International Foundation, Sera Jey Monastery observed three days of sermon on 28th, 29th & 30th August 2025. The Board of Examination & Philosophical Studies organized separate sermon programs, for Dulwa to Karam stage, Gelong & Getsul; and separately for Sera Jey Secondary School pupil monks.

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The annual Rigchung Debate Ceremony commenced from 18 August 2025. The minor debate ceremony is held amongst the 16 selected pupils from primary Prajnaparamita class (shung)

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Sera Jey Rigzod Chenmo, the digital library of Sera Jey Monastery, founded in 19 August 2015 marked its 10th Anniversary on 19 August 2025. The digital library, compiles texts from old Buddhist scripts and literatures into digital books. It is an open online library of books on Buddhist texts, teachings, including Audio files.

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The annual Rigchen Debate Ceremony was held on 15th & 16th August 2025 at the monastery’s prayer hall. It is known as the Major of the two Debate ceremonies, held amongst the Karam Stage, on completion of the curriculum in the Five Major Treatises.

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Under the organization of Sera Jey Modern Education Department, pupil monks from the English Translation Department were invited by Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, DVK, Bangalore, for discourse on Buddhist philosophy & studies to their BA students, between 21 July - 8 August 2025. The topics of the lecture were The Four Noble Truths, The seven point Mind Training, The Noble Eight Fold Paths, Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, The Dharma Wheel, Meditation for Beginners, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation, The six perfections.

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Centre for the Study of World Religions, CSWR, of Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram, Bangalore, organized the event, Celebrating The Legacy of His Holiness The Dalai: 90 Years of Compassion, to commemorate His Holiness 90th Birth Anniversary. The Chief Representative of South Zone Tibetan Settlement in India was the Chief Guest, Sera Jey Monastery’s Director of Modern Education Department represented the monastery along with the group of monks.

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The fourth Sera Jey International Summer School 2025 was concluded on 31 July 2025. A warm closing ceremony was held at the venue’s auditorium, graced by the monastery’s Abbot, with the Representative of Lugsam Tibetan Settlement, Bylakuppe, as the Guest hof Honor. The participant children presented their newly learned Tibetan opera dance, folk dance, songs and Tibetan flute music before the gathering. Certificate of Participation was presented to the children and to the teachers & staffs.

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The Sera Jey Board of Examination of Buddhist Philosophical Studies on 30 July 2025, conducted the Completion Certificate for Series 1 & 2 of Pramanavarttika Course. The monastery’s Abbot presented the completion certificate.

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Sera Jey Bangalore Buddhist Society organized Choekhor Duechen, Shakyamuni Buddha's First Turning of Dharma Wheel, ceremony on 28 July 2025. Monks from Sera Jey Monastery and devotees recited the Dharma Chakra Sutra. The recitation was also done in Pali. Guru Puja Offering for the Long Life of His Holiness The Dalai Lama was also conducted. Tea & Lunch was served to all the attendees.

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As part of Sera Jey Monastery’s social service programs to commemorate His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday, marked as Year of Compassion, distributed free rations to 140 families at Handigudda Village, Periyapatna Taluk, Mysore District, KS, on 21st July 2025.

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The participant children of the 4th Sera Jey International Summer Camp 2025 along with the visiting group of students from IDEA, Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies, Nagpur, who are on a study tour, made a tour visit at the monastery’s morning debate session, the main prayer hall and audience with the Abbot, on 20th July 2025. The Abbot addressed the group with a brief words of wisdom and advice.

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Fourteen students & one faculty from IDEA, Institute of Design Education and Architectural Studies, Nagpur, made an educational tour visit to Sera Jey Monastic Institute for three days from 19 - 22 July 2025. The Modern Education Department of our monastic institute organized programs as, Meditation, Introduction to Buddhism, monastic study curriculum, methods of learning and Tibetan Buddhist culture & art.

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On 20th July 2025, Sera Jey Monastery extended a warm welcome to the two visiting TPIE member Venerable Geshe Atong Rinchen Gyaltsen and Mr. Dorjee Tseten, who are on an official tour visit to Bylakuppe settlement.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot with chief Administrator made a tour visit to the three Sera Jey branch centers in US from 4th June 2025. During which, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, presided Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center, New York, annual Maha-Gurubhumtsok Ceremony and granted Namgyalma Initiation on 8th June 2025. A day earlier, on 7 June 2025, the Abbot attended the pre-celebration of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday ceremony, and also granted teachings on the Eight Verses of Mind Training during then. During the visit to Sera Jey Foundation at California from 12 - 16 June 2025, the Abbot granted Green Tara Initiation and talk to the public.During the visit to Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center, Minnesota, from 17 - 20 June 2025, the Abbot attended the Buddhist conference held amongst the Tibetan community of Minnesota. Following the Abbot’s return to India from the US tour in the last week of June 2025, attended the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference at Dharamsala from 2 - 4 July 2025. And on 6th July 2025, attended the official celebration ceremony of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday at Dharamsala. On 13th July 2025 attended the 90th Birthday Celebration of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama organized by International Buddhist Confederation at New Delhi.

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The annual Rigram Geshe graduation ceremony was held on 16th & 17th July 2025. Nine candidates will received their Geshe scholastic title during this graduation ceremony on the successful completion of the study curriculum on the Five Major Treatises.

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In the first ten days at the ongoing 4th Summer International School School 2025 at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre, young children learn Tibetan language, Buddhist values, culture & music. On Lhakar Wednesday, 16 June 2025, the participant children with teachers & staffs made a tour visit to Namdroling Monastery. In celebration of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday, the children, teachers & staff visited the local village school and distributed sweets, fruits, books & clothes to the village school children.

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In celebration of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday, earmarked as the Year of Compassion, Sera Jey Monastery planted fruits and tree saplings at the monastery’s field land on 9th July 2025. The monastery’s Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administration, Department & Khangtsen heads and staffs offered prayers, followed by cake cutting ceremony and the tree sapling plantings.

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The fourth Sera Jey International Summer School, was inaugurated on 8 July 2025. The summer school is part of Sera Jey International Online School’s program, intended for the young children from different Tibetan diaspora, to have a practical experience of learning Tibetan language, Buddhism, music and culture with fellow children. The ceremony was inaugurated by Sera Jey Monastery’s Disciplinarian, with Mr. Choephel Thupten, as the Guest of Honour. The online school provides coaching in Tibetan language, Buddhism & Music, and also English, Chinese language & Mathematics specifically for children of Tibetan diaspora where they have no or limited interaction with Tibetan culture.

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Sera Jey Monastery celebrated the 90th Birthday of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama on 6th July 2025 morning at the main prayer hall. The celebration ceremony was presided by the Chief Disciplinarian in the presence of the monastery’s Chant Master, Administration Committee, Tulkus, Heads of Departments and Khangtsens, Geshes and general monks. The assembly made prayer offerings followed by sweet rice & tea service to all. The special crafted cake was cut and distributed to all the attendees.

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On 2nd July 2025, Ven. Thupten Kalden, faculty member at Sera Jey English Translation department, presented a lecture on “Buddhist Perspective in Positive Psychology” to 1st & 2nd year M.Sc. Psychology students of Department of Studies and Research in Psychology, Tumkur University. He also gave a talk on Buddhist meditation, and answered questions from the students on the lecture. Geshe Jampa Choewang, Director of Sera Jey Modern Education Department also addressed the class gathering.The event was part of our programs under the MoU between the two institutes.

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On June 4, 2025 the Graduation Ceremony of the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative’s 6-Year Implementation Program was held at the Drepung Losiling Monastery in the presence of His Eminence Gadan Tri-Rinpoche. Candidates of Sera Jey Monastic Institute who could not attend the ETSI Graduation Ceremony in person, Sera Jey Science Centre organized a brief ceremony at the Science Auditorium on 12 June 2025. Venerable Geshe Yeshe Phuntsok, Disciplinarian and Geshe Ngawang Nyingje, Administrator and Geshe Jampa Choewang, Director of Modern Education Deptt. honoured the occasion and presented the 6-Year Implementation Program of ETSI-Emory University’s Completion and Participation Certificates to the monastic science graduates. The faculty and staffs and coordinators were also presented with appreciation certificates and traditional scarves (Khatak). The accomplishments and the event honours our gratitude to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's kindness, and His 90th Birthday - Ghoton- Year of Compassion. The ceremony successfully concluded with the appreciations to ETSI community and the faculty, staffs of Sera Jey Science Centre, of the past & present, and heartfelt Congratulations to the science graduates.

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Tibetan communities of Bangalore, including The Chief Representative, Mr. Jigmey Tsultrim, of South Zone Tibetan Settlements, attend the Saka Dawa prayer ceremony at Sera Jey Bangalore Buddhist Society, Cox Town Bangalore, today on 11 June 2025. The society has organized the Saka Dawa prayer ceremony, with monks from Sera Jey Monastery.

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H.E. The 104th Gaden Trisur Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Tenzin, granted the sacred YIdam Tadin Yangsang’s Torwang at Sera Jey Monastery’s main prayer hall on 2nd June 2025. The ceremony was attended by many monks & lay devotees.

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Sera Jey Monastic Institute’s new administration committee with Modern Education Department’s Director & officials paid a courtesy visit to the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lokanath N.K. of University of Mysore, and Prof. Daniel, Chairman of Dept. of Philosophy, on 30 May 2025. And on 4th June 2025, to The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of Tumkur University, Prof. M Venkateshwarlu, Dr. K.G.Parashurama, HoD of Social Works Department, and to The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr. K.B. Linge Gowda, of Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumkur.

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On 29 May 2025, the monastery’s Disciplinarian allocated the Debate Topics to the selected 16 candidate monks for the annual Rigchung (minor) and two candidate monks for the annual Rigchen (major) Debate Ceremony. The ceremonies Rigchung Debate Ceremony is generally held during the 6th Tibetan lunar calendar month, and the Rigchen Debate Ceremony is held in the 7th Tibetan lunar calendar month.

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The selection for the annual Rigchung (Minor Debate) Ceremony was held on 21st May 2025. Sixteen candidates will be selected for the Rigchung Ceremony during this debate test.

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The annual Summer Camp for students of the two Tibetan settlements in Bylakuppe and other Tibetan students during the school summer vacation is scheduled from 14 May - 3 June 2025. This three week long summer camp is open to all Tibetan school students and is provided free of cost. In this summer camp, students will be familiarized & learn Buddhist prayers, values, Tibetan and English language & grammar. The program is organized by Sera Jey Modern Education Department, as part of the monastery’s social service program.

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Closing Ceremony of the 2nd Summer Camp organized by Sera Jey Monastic University and Arunachal Pradesh Buddhist Welfare Association. The 2nd Summer Camp for Monpa Students held at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre, jointly organized by Sera Jey Monastic Institute and Arunachal Pradesh Buddhist Welfare Association, concluded with a special closing ceremony on 13 May 2025.

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Sera Jey Bangalore Buddhist Society celebrated the sacred Buddha Purnima Day with Prayer Recitation in Pali by local Indian members & devotees, followed by Guru Puja Ceremony by monks from Sera Jey Monastery organized. The ceremony was attended by members and devotees from across Bangalore.

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A special prayer ceremony was conducted at Sera Jey Monastery on 12 May 2025 in dedication to the wellbeing and long life of H.H. The Dalai Lama & for the peaceful resolution of Tibet's crisis.

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The annual Yarling Geshe Graduation Ceremony for the year 2025 was held from 8 - 10 May 2025. Nine candidates received their Yarling Geshe during the three day graduation ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery observed a ceremony felicitating the 36th Birthday of H.E. The 11th Kunzig Panchen Rinpoche Jetsun Tenzin Gedhun Yeshi Trinley Phuntsok Pal Sangpo on 25th April 2025. The celebration ceremony was presided by the Abbot in the presence of the monastery’s council secretariat, heads of Khangtsens, departments and the Administration.

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The annual Prize Distribution for the academic year 2024 was held on 23rd & 24th April 2025. The Board of Examination members read out the winners of respective classes and awarded them with Merit Certificate and Scarf in the presence of the Abbot, Chief Disciplinarian, Administration and pupil monks.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Modern Education Department conduct’s the 2nd Summer Camp for Monpa students at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre from 22 April 2025. Thirty Monpa students Arunachal Pradesh is participating in this 21 daylong 2nd Summer Camp.

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Sera Jey Monastery conducted a special prayer ceremony on 12 April 2025 dedicated to the wellbeing and longlife of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama.

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The Geshe Tsogram Graduation Ceremony for the year 2025, was held on 29th & 30th March, 2025. Eight candidate were conferred with the Geshe Tsogram during the two-day graduation ceremony.

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The 10 daylong annual Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony, 17th - 28th March 2025, was concluded with a grand Hayariva Fire Puja on the morning of 29th March 2025, and followed by a Grand Hayagriva Tsok Offering Ceremony on the afternoon. The ceremony was presided by the monastery’s Abbot and Hayagriva Ritual Master, with the participation of Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, tulkus, Geshes and member monks.

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The 10 daylong annual Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony, 17th - 28th March 2025, was concluded with a grand Hayariva Fire Puja on the morning of 29th March 2025. The Fire Puja was performed by the monastery’s Abbot and Hayagriva Ritual Master, with the participation of the Hayagriva Ritual Shrine members and in the presence of Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, tulkus, Geshes and member monks.

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Sera Jey Monastery's annual Hayagriva Retreat ceremony has commenced from 17 March 2025, it will conclude on 27 March 2025. There will be Hayagriva Fire Puja and Tsog Offering ceremony on the final day of 27 May 2025.The monastery has arranged special areas for lay devotees to observe and participate the retreat. Besides, Dharma talk by a scholar monk are arranged for the lay devotees in the post lunch session.

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The practical examination of the NIOS Secondary Level for April 2025, scheduled from 17th - 29th March 2025, is conducted at Sera Je Secondary School in Sera Jey Monastic Institute, Bylakuppe, under the NIOS Study Centre - AI M08059. The practical examinations are conducted for the following six subjects are, Science & Technology (212), Home Science (216), Mathematics (211), Painting (225), Data Entry Operation (229), Basic Computing (608). Students from Sera Jey, Sera Mey, Tashi Lhunpo & Namdroling monastery & nunnery, besides local Indians enrolled under this study centre are participating in the ongoing practical examinations.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, confers the exceptional “Sera Jey Excellency Award” to Venerable Tulku Tenzin Tsering of Gaden Shartse Monastery for his outstanding meritorious achievement, securing First Rank in all the six annual Geluk Monastic University’s Examination.

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Ven. Lobsang Dorjee Paljor, Senior Translator at Sera Jey Translation Department, Sera Jey Monastic Institute, has participated in the "One Human Family: Dialogue on Inclusion, Development and Peace”, organized by Mumbai University on March 7, 2025. He gave his presentation on the theme from the Buddhist Perspective.

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In the Thirty Eight Convocation of IGNOU (Indra Gandhi National Open University) held at IGNOU Regional Centre Bangalore on 5th March 2025, two pupil monks from Sera Jey Monastic Institute received their Bachelor’s Certificate & one received the Master’s Certificate.Ven. Ngawang Phuntsok, staff of IGNOU Special Study Centre at Sera Jey Monastic Institute, has participated as one of invited guest in this convocation ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery observed the Losar (Tibetan New Year) Ceremony on the first day of the new Tibetan Wood-Snake Year 2152, on the morning of 28 February 2025. Sweet rice, butter salted tea & cookies were served to the monk assembly.

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The annual Guthor Ceremony of Sera Jey Monastery was held on 28th February 2025, the 29th day of the last Tibetan calendar month. The ceremony is a Tibetan Buddhist tradition annually held on the penultimate day of the closing year to remove all negative obstacles & ills for the coming new year.

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The annual Phurjel (Hayagriva Ritual Dagger) Blessing Ceremony scheduled on the customary 27th day of the last Tibetan calendar month, was held on 25th February 2025. The Tadin (Hayagriva Ritual Dagger), one of the sacred relic of Sera Jey, is annually taken out once for blessing devotees. The monastery’s abbot undertakes a series of meditation for several days as part of the preliminary ritual before the blessing day.

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A Memorandum of Understanding was signed and exchanged between Sera Jey Monastic Institute and Unione Buddhists Italiana, Italy, on collaboration in Tibetan Buddhist Dialectical Curriculum at Gyudmed Monastic School, on February 16, 2025. Representatives from the two organisations, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, the Abbot of Sera Jey Monastic Institute, and Mr. Filippo Scianna, President of Unione Buddhists Italiana were the signatories of the MoU.Geshe Ngawang Jangchup, Geshe Ngawang Rigdol & Geshe Lodroe of Sera Jey and Giovanna Giorgetti, Vice President of Unione Buddhists Italiana, witnessed the exchange ceremony.

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The inauguration of the new re-constructed Sera Jey Dechan Chophelling Monastery at Phuntsokling Tibetan Settlement in Odisha state, was held on 14 February 2025. Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar inaugrated the new monastery complex in the presence of the Chief Administrator, the Administrator in charge of the re-construction, member monks, Representative, dignitaries and public of the settlement. The re-construction was successfully completed in a span of one year and seven months, with the kind help and support of the settlement community. In appreciation and gratitude to the settlement community and the patrons in particular, Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot granted the sacred Phurjel Blessing Ceremony to the public on the morning of 15 February 2025.

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A special mass prayer ceremony was held at Sera Jey Monastery’s main prayer hall, in dedication to late Kasur Gyalo Dhondup, elder brother of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, who passed away on 8th February 2025 at 5.45 pm in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. Kasur Gyalo Dhondup, was a phenomenal figure in the post era of Tibet’s occupation by communist China, facilitating His Holiness escape from Tibet & refuge in India, and as the liaison for dialogues between His Holiness and the Chinese government. He has served as the elected Kalon Tripa of the Tibetan government in exile between 1991 - 93.

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It was a great privilege for Sera Jey Monastery, to offer The Memento of Gratitude in honor the 90th Birthday of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, the supreme leader & Noble Peace Laureate, who has tirelessly dedicated His entire life not only for the people and cause of Tibet, but has exceptionally endeavored towards the preservation & promotion of the Buddha Dharma the world over. On behalf of the monk community of Sera Jey Monastery, the Abbot & the Administration members, presented The Memento of Gratitude with the Message, to His Holiness, on February 8, 2025.

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Dignitaries from University of Mysore, former VC, former Registrar, Chairman of Board of Studies, ...etc along with member of Board of Studies, Geshe Jampa Choewang, had the privilege to receive the blessing audience of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, and forwarded a memorandum on the current study programs of Sera Jey accredited under University of Mysore, and future plans of extension of the study programs.

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The annual Sangchoe Monlam Prayer Ceremony is scheduled from 6th - 10th February 2025.This sacred prayer ceremony is annually conducted in veneration to the learned scholar & author of Sera Jey curriculum texts, Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen, after the first week of His mortal departure.The prayer ceremony commences early in the morning and extends up to the night with short intervals; and it is attended by all the monk community of Sera Jey,

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On February 5, 2025, Sera Lachi, Sera Jey & Sera Mey Monastery dedicated a Long Life Offering (Tenshuk) to His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama. Thousands of devotees had the privilege to attend the auspicious offering ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s annual Examination on Tsenma (Pramanavartika) for the year 2024-25 has been scheduled for two days from February 3 & 4, 2025. This examination is introduced in addition to the four annual examinations, and it is taken in written form.

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Sera Jey IGNOU Special Study Centre - 13156D officials, Coordinator - Geshe Thupten Choedak, and assistant staffs - Ven. Ngawang Phuntsok and Mr. Karma Dorjee attended the farewell felicitation ceremony of the retiring Sr. Director, Dr. S Radha of Bangalore IGNOU Regional Center held on 25 January 2025.

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Sera Jey Monastery and its entire sangha community commemorated the Churgu Choepa ceremony on 17 January 2025, in veneration of Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen's (Text Composer of Sera Jey Monastery) parinirvana, which falls on the 19th day of the 11th month of Tibetan lunar calendar. The ceremony was presided by the monastery’s Abbot, former Abbot in the presence the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks.

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H.E. Sharpa Choeje, Jetsun Khensur Rinpoche Ngawang Jorden paid a visit to Sera Jey Monastery on this day, 17 January 2025. Sera Jey Monastery, led by the Abbot, former Abbot and dignitaries, extended a warm welcome ceremony to H.E. during this first visit since being appointed the Sharpa Choeje by His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama on 1 January 2025.

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Sera Jey Bangalore Buddhist Foundation convened its members and devotees to observe the Pongal Festival on 14 January 2025. During which monks from Sera Jey Monastery performed dedicated prayer & tsok offerings for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Shigatse region of Tibet and from the raging wild fire in California, USA.

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Sera Jey Monastery organized a special mass prayer offering on the evening of 8 December 2025, in dedication to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struct Shigatse and neighbouring regions, with Dingri being the most severely affected from the quake’s magnitude of 7.1. The special mass prayer offering was led by the monastery’s former Abbot, Khensur Geshe Lobsang Delek and the Abbot of Namgyal Monastery Khen Rinpoche Thamthog Rinpoche, with the participation of the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks.

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Tibetans and devotees at Bylakuppe Tibetan settlement in South India extended a warm welcome reception to His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama on arrival for a prolong stay at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery on 5 January 2025. The entire settlement road was lined up with flowers and public with scarfs greeting His Holiness on motorcade. At Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, high lamas, senior monks, abbots & dignitaries along with officials, received and extended a warm welcome ceremony to His Holiness.

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This morning, Sera Jey Monastery conducted a special Tadin Trinchol (Hayagriva Ritual Ceremony) dedicated for His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s safe journey and stay visit at Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement. The ceremony was presided by the monastery’s Abbot, with the participation of the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master and senior monks.

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On the auspicious day of Gaden Ngamchoe (Lama Tsong Khapa’s Parinirvana) Sera Jey Monastery conducted a mass prayer assembly led by HE 104th Gaden Trisur Rinpoche in the presence of the Abbot, former Abbot, Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks. The assembly recited the prayer “Lama Tsong Khapa's Essence of True Eloquence” in dedication for the removal of all negative obstacles for the continuation of the good health & long life of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama.

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On the auspicious day of Gaden Ngamchoe (Lama Tsong Khapa’s Parinirvana), as per the Geluk monastic tradition, Lharampa Geshe Yeshi Phuntsok of Tehor Khangtsen the new elected Chief Disciplinarian of Sera Jey Monastery takes over the charge from his predecessor Lharam Geshe Thupten Yargyal of Jadrel Khangtsen. The ceremony is held in the presence of the monastery’s Chief Administrator, Chant Master, Khangtsen heads and representatives of various departments.

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The semester exams of BA Hons in Ancient Philosophy, Ancient Psychology & Ancient Tibetan Language, under the specialized program of University of Mysore, for the academic year 2024-25, is scheduled from 20th - 27th December 2024. The final examination of the 1st & 3rd Semester BA Hons subjects are, Ancient Philosophy, Ancient Psychology & Ancient Tibetan Language.The final examination of the 5th Semester BA Hons subjects will cover the entire three-year course’s syllabus in depth.

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Sera Jey Monastery organized the “5th International Conference on Vinaya” at Bodh Gaya in collaboration with Buddhist Tahi Bharat Society, Bodh Gaya, from 16th - 18th December, 2024. Sera Jey Monastery has organized four successive International Conference on Vinaya, in following with the vision of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, to fostering better understanding and harmony between the different Buddhist traditions. In this “5th International Conference on Vinaya” Buddhist scholars from 13 different countries has participated, presenting and sharing their Vinaya traditions.

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The Lharam Geshe Graduation Ceremony for the year was scheduled from 4th - 9th December 2024. Fifty pupil monks will be graduating the Lharam Geshe during the six day ceremony. Lharam Geshe degree is the highest monastic scholastic title, which is equivalent to Doctorate in Buddhist Philosophy.

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Sera Jey Monastery dedicated a grand Tenshuk, Long Life Offering Ceremony on November 2024, to Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Geshe Lobsang Tenzin, in honor and gratitude to his successful completion of the 104th Gaden Tripa tenure. The ceremony was attended by the monastery’s Abbot, former Abbots, Abbots of Sera Mey, Tashi Lhunpo, Gyudmed Monastery & representatives of other monasteries & organizations in Bylakuppe, besides the monastery’s Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks.

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སེར་བྱེས་མཁས་སྙན་གྲྭ་ཚང་དུ་རིག་གནས་ཆེ་བ་ལྔའི་ནང་ཚན། ནང་དོན་རིག་པའི་གཞུང་ལ་གཙོ་བོ་རྩལ་འདོན་གྱིས་སློབ་གཉེར་གནང་བ་ལྟར། གཞུང་ཆེན་བཀའ་པོད་ལྔར་ཐོས་བསམ་སློབ་གཉེར་མཐར་ཕྱིན་ཏེ། མཁས་མང་འདུས་པ་རྒྱ་མཚོའི་དབུས་སུ་དགུན་གླིང་དགེ་བཤེས་དམ་འཇོག་འབྲེལ། བསྙེན་བཀུར་མཆོད་འབུལ་གནང་བའི་ཉིན་གྱི་སྐུ་པར། The Guen-ling Geshe Graduation Ceremony for the year 2024 was scheduled from November 20th - 22nd, 2024. Nine pupils received their Lingse Geshe during the three-day graduation ceremony.

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Annual Debate Exam for the academic year 2024-25 has commenced today, 13th November 2024. The Debate Exam being the most important amongst the other annual exams, each pupil monks has to perform in the debate, the challenger and the defender, in turns.

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འདི་ག་གྲྭ་ཚང་དུ་ལོ་ལྟར་འཕགས་པ་ཛམྦྷ་ལ་དཀར་པོའི་སྒོ་ནས་གཡང་སྒྲུབ་མཛད་པའི་ཕྱག་སྲོལ་བཟང་པོ་ཡོད་པ་ལྟར། ད་རིང་བོད་རྒྱལ་ལོ་༢༠༥༡ དབྱུ་གུ་ཟླ་བའིི་ཚེས་༦ དང་། ཕྱི་ལོ་༢༠༢༤ ཟླ་བ་༡༡ ཚེས་༠༧ ཉིན་མོར་གཙུག་ལག་ཁང་གི་ཡང་སྟེང་དུ་༸སྐྱབས་རྗེ་མཁན་ཟུར་རྣམ་པ་གཉིས་ཀྱིས་དབུས་བླ་སྤྲུལ་རྣམ་པ་དང་། དབུ་ཆོས་རྣམ་པ། བཀའ་རབ་འབྱམས་དགེ་བའི་བཤེས་གཉེན་བཅས་གདན་འཛོམས་ཐོག་ ནོར་གྱི་བདག་པོ་དཔལ་ལྡན་ཨརྱ་ཛམྦྷ་ལ་དཀར་པོའི་སྒོ་ནས་གཡང་སྒྲུབ་ཚོགས་ནས་རྒྱལ་བསྟན་དར་ཞིང་འགྲོ་ཀུན་བདེ་བ་དང་། ལྷག་དོན་བསྟན་པ་དེ་འཛིན་ཀུན་གྱི་གཙུག་ནོར་ལྷར་བཅས་སྲིད་ཞིའི་གཙུག་རྒྱན་༸སྤྱི་ནོར་༸གོང་ས་སྐྱབས་མགོན་རྒྱལ་བའི་དབང་པོ་མཆོག་གིས་དབུས་བསྟན་འཛིན་གྱི་སྐྱེས་ཆེན་དམ་པ་རྣམས་ཀྱི་སྐུ་ཚེ་བརྟན་ཅིང་མཛད་འཕྲིན་རྒྱས་པ་དང་། འཛམ་གླིང་ཡོངས་ལ་ནད་ཡམས་དང་དམག་འཁྲུག་སོགས་ཞི་བ། ཁྱད་པར་དུ་དགོན་པའི་ཕྱི་ནང་གསང་གསུམ་གྱི་བར་ཆད་ཐམས་ཅད་ཞི་ཞིང་།རྒྱལ་ཕྱི་ནང་གང་སར་བཞུགས་པའི་གྲྭ་ཚང་གི་འབྲེལ་ཡོད་སྦྱིན་

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On 16th October 2024, Sera Jey Monastery organised the first “Panel Discussion on Pharchin”, Perfection of Wisdom / Paramita, at the main Prayer Hall. The panel discussion was chaired by the monastery’s Abbot - Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, two former Abbots - Khensur Geshe Lobsang Delek & Logoan Tulu / Tenzin Choesang Rinpoche, with the participation of the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, members of Board of Exam / Philosophical Committee and senior Geshes, and attended by Geshes and member monks.

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The debate & writing examination for the post-Geshe Tantric course was held on 12th October 2024. The post-Geshe Tantric course is six month program, introduced by the monastery in 2022 as an extra curricula program.

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The Annual Memorization Exam for the academic year 2024 was conducted from 19th September 2024. The monastic institute’s Board of Exam has scheduled the Annual Memorization Exam for two days, 19th & 20th September 2024, and the Special Memorization Exam on 21st & 22nd September 2024.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s annual Summer Recitation Ceremony was held today, 6th of September 2024, from 8 am onwards at the Debate Courtyard. The ceremony was presided by the monastery’s abbot and supervised by the monastery’s Board of Examination.

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A special Lapcha (Guidance Instruction) sessions were held for respective classes of the monastery’s academic course curriculum, for Gelong and Getsul ordained pupil monks, for three days from 28 - 30 August 2024. The Instructions were given by the monastery’s philosophical teachers. It is introduced in the monastery annual program as per the resolution passed by members of Geluk International Foundation.

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A Recitation ceremony was held on 29 August 2024, for 653 Getsul ordained monks, enrolled in the first-two year of Pharchin (Paramita), first, second & third Dudra (Elementary of Logic) course. Recitation ceremony was also conducted for pupil monks enrolled in Class 5 - 10 at monastery's secondary school. This recitation ceremony is conducted for younger pupil monks during the annual Monsoon Retreat, as per the resolution passed by members of Geluk International Foundation.

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HE The 104th Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin granted Getsul Ordination to 157 novice monks from Sera Jey Monastery and Sera Mey Monastery on 14th & 15th August 2024. Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar along with four senior & former Disciplinarians and others assisted the ceremony.

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The annual Rigchung Debate Ceremony for the year 2024, was held from 31st July - 3rd Aug. 2024. Sixteen pupil candidates selected from the Paramita course stage, who have successfully completed the first major part of Prajnaparamita course, present the minor debate before the sangha assembly during the four day ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Administration felicitated three groups during the prayer assembly -i) Two staffs of Sera Je Secondary School, Ven. Lobsang Rabten & Mr. Passang Tsering, for completing 20 years of service.ii) Team of eminent medical doctors from AAIMS, Safdarjung, NITRD, Delhi who have participated at the 4 day free medical camp at Sera Jhe Health Care, from 23rd - 26th July 2024, jointly organized by Mr. Sonam Wangyal of “Patient Care Trust” and Sera Jhe Health Care Committee.iii) Students of 3rd Summer Camp 2024, organized by Sera Jey International Online School for children of Tibetan diaspora across Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, etc. The Summer Camp was held at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre from 8 - 31 July 2024.

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On 24th July 2024, Sera Jey Monastery conducted a full day Hayagriva Ritual Puja Ceremony, Tamdin Tsokong, ( ཡི་དམ་རྟ་མགྲིན་ཡང་གསང་གི་སྒོ་ནས་ཚོགས་བསྐོང་ ) in dedication to His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama for a good & speedy from the post knee surgery treatment in the United States. The special prayer ritual ceremony was presided by the monastery’s Abbot, and attended by the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus and Geshes. The previous Administration Committee of Sera Jey Monastery, made offerings to the sangha assembly during the ceremony.

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The 2nd & 4th Semester examination for BA Hons in Ancient Philosophy, Ancient Psychology & Ancient Tibetan Language, under the specialized programs of University of Mysore, at Sera Jey Monastic Institute, is held from 18th - 26th July 2024.

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On the auspicious day of 6th July 2024, in the presence of the assembly during the prayer ceremony in celebration of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s 89th Birthday, the monastery’s Abbot awarded the Course Certificates of Geluk Monastic University’s Buddhist Institute, for Pharchin (Paramita), Uma (Madhyamika) & Tshad ma rnam grel (Pramanavartika) course.

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Sera Jey Monastic awarded annual the 10th Kadrin Jedren Sera Jey Higher Education Scholarship to 29 needy students during the public celebration of H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama on 6th July 2024. Thirty needy Tibetan students were the beneficiaries in this 10th Kadrin Jedren Sera Jey Higher Education Scholarship, which includes students from the two settlements of Bylakuppe, new arrivals from Tibet, three students each from Norgyeling Tibetan settlement, Bhandara and Phuntsokling Tibetan Settlement, Odisha. Besides, as part of our commitment towards social and education service to the community,ten needy students from the local Indian community were awarded scholarship for school / college education. List of beneficiary students of the 10th Kadrin Jedren Sera Jey Higher Education Scholarship:  JPEG      PDF

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On the auspicious day 1 of the 6th month of Tibetan calendar year 2151, corresponding to 6th of July 2024, Sera Jey Monastery celebrated the 89th Birthday of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, with the presence of the monastery’s Abbot, former Abbots, Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Heads of Khangtsen & Departments. The celebration ceremony commenced with the traditional procession of His Holiness portrait, Mandala & Scarf Offering Ceremony, Cake cutting ceremony, followed by serving of tea & sweet rice.

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On 28 June 2024 at 3 pm, Sera Jey Monastery conducted a Special Prayer Ceremony at the main temple, presided by the Abbot in the presence of all former Abbots, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks, in dedication to His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s medical knee surgery & treatment currently underway in the United States. The full assembly of Abbot, former Abbots, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks dedicated Medicine Buddha Prayers for the removal of all obstacles to facilitate a successful medical knee surgery & treatment of His Holiness.

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The annual Rigram Geshe graduation ceremony is scheduled from 26th - 28th June 2024. Nine candidates will be receiving their Geshe scholastic title during this graduation ceremony on the successful completion of the study curriculum on the Five Major Treatises.

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Sera Jey Monastery conducted a special prayer ceremony on 19 June 2024, with the participation of the former abbot, tulkus, geshes and member monks, in dedication for His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama's upcoming travel to the United States for medical treatment of His knee ailment.Khensur Jampa Choesang Rinpoche presided the two sessions of སྨན་བླའི་མདོ་ཆོག Medicine Buddha Prayer Ceremony.

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The final day of the 21 day-long Summer Camp for school children of the two Bylakuppe settlements, was concluded with a brief closing ceremony on 5th June 2024. Representative of Lugsam Tibetan Settlement, the chief guest of the closing ceremony, presented the awards to the students for their respective achievements and token award to the teachers.The summer camp for school children of Bylakuppe settlement program is annually organized by the monastery’s modern education department as part of the monastery’s social & educational services to the community and for the preservation of Tibet’s Buddhist culture and language. The monastery’s chief disciplinarian, chant master, representative of the council, administration & modern education department were present and part of the closing ceremony.

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Sera Jey Bangalore Buddhist Society organized the Vesak Day ceremony with Prayers & Tsog Offerings on the auspicious day of Vesak (Saka Dawa) 23 May 2024 at the society’s prayer hall. Members of the society, devotees from Tibetan and local community, and Himalayan regions residing in Bangalore attended the auspicious Vesak Day ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, granted a Long Life Prayer Ceremony to devotees and public at Phuntsok Deshe community hall in New York on 17 May 2024. The ceremony was organized by Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center of New York. The ceremony was attended by a large section of devotees in New York & New Jersey, including dignitaries.

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The annual Summer Camp for Tibetan school children of the two settlements in Bylakuppe and others has commenced this year on 15 May 2024. This summer camp will be a 21 day long program where the children will learn about Tibetan Buddhism, language & culture. This program is part of Sera Jey Monastery’s commitment to the preservation & promotion of Tibet’s unique Buddhist culture and language, and also a social and educational service to the society.

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A group of 20 students & faculty from Simpson College of Iowa, USA, was on a educational tour visit to Sera Jey Monastic Institute for eight days from 1 - 8 May 2024. Sera Jey Monastery’s Modern Education Department organized the group’s program during their eight day visit, providing viable opportunities for exploring Tibetan Buddhism, culture and monastic life, besides sight visits within Bylakuppe settlement.

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Sera Jey Monastery in association with Arunachal Buddhist Welfare Association, organized the First Summer Camp for Monpa Students, with Sera Jey Monastery providing all the resources and facilities for the event. Thirty Monpa students are participating in this First Summer Camp organized at Sera Jey Monastery from 22nd April - 12th May 2024.

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The annual Yarling Geshe Graduation Ceremony for the year 2024 was held from 18 - 20 April 2024. Nine candidates received their Lingse Geshe during the three day graduation ceremony.

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Sera Jey Chinese Translation Department's two course program’s Dharma Teaching and Translation’s annual examination for the year 2023-24 was held on 17 April 2024

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A special mass evening prayer ceremony was conducted in dedication to Venerable Late Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s first anniversary attended by all the sanghas of Sera Jey, on 13 April 2024.

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Sera Jey Monastery commemorated Venerable Late Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s first anniversary with a special and extensive Lama Choepa (Guru Puja) Tsok Offering, attended by all the sanghas of Sera Jey, on 13 April 2024.

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NIOS Study Center at Sera Jey Monastic Institute, conducted the Practical Examination for the Secondary Level, from 11th - 27th March 2024. Students from Sera Jey and other monasteries, Tibetan Settlement and from local village & town have enrolled at the Study Center.

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The 1st Semester Exam of 1st Year and the 3rd Semester Exam of 2nd Year of the three BA Hons in Ancient Philosophy, Ancient Psychology & Ancient Tibetan Language was held from 11th – 15th March 2024.

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The annual Geshe Tsokhram Graduation Ceremony for the year 2024, was held on 11th & 12th March, 2024. Eight candidates were conferred with the Geshe Tsogram title during this graduation.

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Administrator of Sera Jey Monastery makes a tour visit at the reconstruction of Sera Jey Dechen Choepheling Gonpa in Phuntsokling Tibetan Settlement located Gajapti District, Orissa State. This Gonpa (monastery) is being administered by Sera Jey Monastery since 2014 on the recommendation by The Office of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, following the request forwarded by the settlement community & office.

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The annual Hayagriva Retreat has commenced from 27th February 2024, and will run upto 7th March 2024. The retreat ceremony will conclude with Hayagriva Fire Puja and Tsog Offering on 8th March 2024. All member monks participate in this sacred retreat with great reverence. Lay devotees also participate in the retreat ceremony with special arrangement venue at the Debate Courtyard.

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The annual Hayagriva Retreat རྟ་མགྲིན་ཡང་གསང་གི་བསྙེན་པ། has commenced from 27th February 2024, and will run upto 7th March 2024. The retreat ceremony will conclude with Hayagriva Fire Puja and Tsog Offering on 8th March 2024. All member monks participate in this sacred retreat with great reverence. Lay devotees also participate in the retreat ceremony with special arrangement venue at the Debate Courtyard.

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A two-day workshop on Meditation and Introductory on Buddhism for around sixty school students from Ladhak was organized by Translation Department of Sera Jey Monastery, on 25th & 26th of February 2024.

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The annual Guthor Ceremony for the year 2024 was held on 8 February 2024, a traditional Tibetan Buddhist cultural event held on the penultimate (29th) day of the closing year, to eliminate any negative obstacles prelude to the Tibetan New Year.The ceremony involves a three day prayer and rituals by a group of monks at the Hayagriva shrine, with the Thorgya (special hand crafted flour cake) incinerated on the final third day.

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Sera Jey Monastery's annual Phurjel Ceremony ཕུར་མཇལ་ (Hayagriva Ritual Dagger Blessing Ceremony) scheduled every 27th day of the final month in Tibetan lunar calendar, was held on 7th February 2024. Large number of lay devotees have come to receive the blessing of the Tadin Phurja, Hayagriva Ritual Dagger.

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On 31st January 2024, H.E. The 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche, Jetsun Geshe Lobsang Tenzin, granted རྗེ་ཚེ་འཛིན་མའི་ཚེ་དབང་། (Long Life Empowering Ceremony), jointly sponsored by Sera Jey Monastery & Venerable Khenchen Rinpoche of Sera Jey Samlo Khangtsen and Venerable Geshe Lobsang Jamphel of Sera Jey Tsethang Khangtsen.Following the Tsewang Ceremony, a བརྟན་བཞུགས། (Long Life Offering Ceremony) to H.E. The 104th Tri Rinpoche was performed, jointly sponsored by the three organizers.

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The annual Sanchos Chenmo Prayer Ceremony of Sera Jey for the Tibetan Calendar year 2050 is scheduled for five days, from 7th – 11th Day of the 12th month, (17th – 21st January 2024).This is one of the major annual ceremonies of the monastery, and all the members participate with much devotion. As per the monastery’s tradition, a Debate session takes place in the morning prior to convening for the Sangchos Chenmo prayers.

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The commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the founding of Sera Jey Science Centre, formerly inaugurated by His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama in 2013, was celebrated alongside the Inauguration of the new Sera Jey Science & Meditation Centre complex, on 14th January 2024. In the post lunch session, a conference on science was conducted by students of Sera Jey Science Centre.

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On 14th January 2024, Sera Jey Monastery, commemorated the 10th anniversary of the founding of Sera Jey Science Centre, which was formerly inaugurated by His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama in 2013, alongside the Inauguration Ceremony of the new “Sera Jey Science Centre” complex.  H.E. The 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche, the The Chief Guest, inaugurated the ceremony, with the Ribbon Cutting, in the presence of Venerable Thomthog Rinpoche, Abbot of Namgyal Monastery, Abbot & former Abbot of Sera Jey, heads of other monastic institutes and departments of Sera Jey.Mr. Filippo Scianna, President of Union Buddhist Association, Italy, with the two Vice Presidents, one of the two major sponsors of the project had attended the ceremony. Students & Devotees of Venerable Thomthog Rinpoche’s center in Vietnam, Phendeling, the other major donor of the project, had attended the ceremony.  The President of UBI and the Director of Phendeling Centre in Vietnam, Mis. Huoung, addressed the gathering, appreciating the successful completion of the project and their fulfilment.Prof. Lokanath N.K, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of University of Mysore, a Guest of Honor, addressed the gathering, appreciating the project and the objectives & scope of the science centre in infusing the knowledge of ancient Buddhist science with modern science, wherein science and spiritualism could complement each other for the benefit of all human beings.

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Churgu Choepa Prayer Ceremony, in veneration of Jetsunpa’s parinirvana, for the year was held at the most sacred Jangchup Choten, Maha Bodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya, on the evening of 30 December 2023. The presided by HE The 104th Jetsun Gaden Tri Rinpoche and attended by the monastery’s abbot & former abbots, tulkus, geshes, member monk and devotee community.

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The 2nd Fall Debate School was held from 16 November to 16 December 2023. The Fall Debate School at Sera Jey Monastery is a one of a kind opportunity for English speaking individuals to engage in an intensive 30-day training in the profound technique of the Nalanda Tradition of debate. Tibetan Buddhist scholars of philosophy and cognitive science have been using this structured form of logic-based dialogue for the past 1000 years to probe the workings of thought and logic, the characteristics of consciousness, and the fundamental nature of reality itself. For the second consecutive year, a group of energized and dedicated students from around the world (about 25 students from 10 countries) have participated, learning how to use this unique style of debate, learning how to think more clearly and communicate more effectively, while understanding their own minds and worlds using the analytical tools and philosophical insights developed by the Nalanda Tradition.

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The 2nd night-long (Tsenphue Damcha) Debate Ceremony of the annual Jang-guen-chos (Winter Debate Ceremony) was held at Sera Jey Monastery on 11 December 2023. The ceremony was graced by HE 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche Jetsun Geshe Lobsang Tenzin, before the presence of Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot, former Abbots and Abbots of Sera Mey, Tashi Lhunpo, Gyudmed, and Disciplinarians of Sera Jey & Sera Mey monastery.

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The monk community of Sera Jey Monastery, led by the Abbot, Former Abbots, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks convened a special prayer ceremony to commemorate the 604th Parinirvana of Lama Tsong Khapa, on 7th December 2023.

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As customary to Geluk monastic tradition, Lharmapa Geshe Thupten Yargyal of Jadel Khangtsen the new elected Chief Disciplinarian of Sera Jey Monastery takes over the charge from his predecessor Lharampa Geshe Sonam Paljor Damo, on the Day of Lama Tsong Khapa's Parinirvana, 7th December 2023.

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The administration of Sera Jey Monastery organized a special Feast to all the participant pupil monks and faculty members from other Geluk monastic institutes.The 2023 annual three-week long Jang-guen-choe, Winter Debate Ceremony is hosted at Sera Monastery from 25 November 2023.

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The annual Jang-guen-choe, (winter-debate-ceremony), for the year 2023 is scheduled at Sera Monastery’s two institutes, Sera Jey & Sera Mey, from 25 November 2023, for a total of 21 days. Pupil monks from the three major Geluk monasteries, Sera, Ganden & Drepung, plus Tashi Lhunpo and other smaller Geluk monasteries, participate in the annual Jang-guen-choe, (winter-debate-ceremony) each year. On 25th November 2023 evening, the first Damcha ceremony was held at Sera Jey Monastery.

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Sera Jey Monastic Institute conducted the first Internal Exam for the 1st & 2nd year BA Hons in Ancient Tibetan Language, Ancient Philosophy & Ancient Psychology under the Specialized Programs of University of Mysore from 18 November 2023.

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Sera Jey Monastery's Abbot, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, Kalop (Talk) to BA Hons student monks on their new Academic session 2023 - 24 journey, on 18 November 2023 at Sera Jey Lhundup Khangsar Hall.

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A three-day long Educational Exchange Program between Sera Jey English Translation Department and Bangalore Tibetan Youth Hostel was held at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre from 11 – 13 Nov. 2023. It was the 8th exchange program organized between the Sera Jey & Tibetan Youth Hostel, Bangalore.

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The annual Lharam Geshe Graduation Ceremony for the year 2023 was scheduled from 8 – 13, November 2023. This year there were 63 pupil monks graduating the Lharam Geshe, with six days of graduation ceremony. Lharam Geshe is the highest monastic scholastic title awarded after almost 25 years of studies & practice and on successful qualifying the six annual Gelug University's examination. The title is equivalent to Doctorate in Philosophy.

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The annual Guenling, Winter Lingse Geshe Graduation Ceremony, for the year 2023, of Sera Jey Monastery was scheduled from 2nd November 2023. Eight pupil monks have received the Lingse Geshe graduation during the three day ceremony held between 2nd – 4th November 2023.

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On 25 October 2023, during the sangha assembly, Sera Jey Monastery felicitated the pupils of the Gelug Monastic University’s Annual Examination 2023 participants, recently held at the three main Gelug Monasteries - Sera, Gaden & Drepung.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s annual Debate Exam for the year 2023 has commenced from 19 October 2023. The Debate Exam is one of the major amongst the annual exams, with Debate being the crucial learning part of the knowledge and concepts of Buddhist philosophical texts. The Debate Exam takes place amongst each individual class, where each pupil monks would have to present the debate, challenger and defender, on the topics relevant to their course. A panel of judges will evaluate the presentation and allot marks.

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Sera Jey Monastery dedicated a Special Mass Prayer Ceremony for the wellbeing and long life of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama on morning of 9th October 2023. The special mass prayer ceremony was attended by the Abbot, Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks of Sera Jey.

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Four of our pupil monks, led by In-charge of Sera Jey English Translation Department, has participated in the “Inter Religious Leaders Fellowship” organized by Ecumenical Christian Centre, Bangalore, on 6 October 2023. Representatives from various religious background conversed on the theme Journeying Together in Love for Life.

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The annual Yangdrub Ritual Ceremony for the year 2023, is scheduled from 5th, 6th & 7th October 2023. The three day long ritual ceremony is performed every year to invoke favorable conditions for increasing - prosperity of resources and harvests, success & fulfillment in virtuous endeavors, health & life of all sentient beings, ... etc.

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The 2nd Batch of the Buddhist Tantric Course for Geshe graduates examination, Debate & Written, was held on 1st October 2023. The monastery’s Abbot and the Disciplinarian witnessed the examination.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot grants Lamrim Teachings to pupil monks during the morning Debate Session on 30 September 2023. The Abbot grants the Lamrim Teachings to pupil monks at regular intervals.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Annual Oral Recitation Exam is held on 1st & 3rd of September 2023. The oral exam is conducted in writing, to ascertain the accuracy of the pupils understanding and grammar. The exam is based on the course syllabus of respective classes.

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Two student monks from Sera Jey Science Centre, Ven Jampa Soepa and Jampa Thakchoeparticipated at the Exchange Program with University of Pisa, Italy and University of Groningen, Netherlands, during July – August 2023.

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Sermon by monastery’s senior monk scholars on Vinaya (Dulwa) Monastic Ethics, for Getsul & Gelong ordained monks, and also to student monks of monastery’s Sera Je Secondary School, was held for three days from 24th – 26th August, 2023, two hours in each session.

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The annual Summer Special Memorization Exam was held on 19th August 2023, in the presence of Khen Rinpoche and other heads of our monastery.

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The Annual Rigchung Ceremony, also referred as the Minor Debate Ceremony, where sixteen outstanding students from Paramita course after completing the first major part of the Prajnaparamita texts. The ceremony was held for four days from 11th - 14th August, 2023.

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HE Gaden Tri Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Palsangpo, along with the assistance of monastery’s Abbot and other reverent teachers, bestowed Getsul / Novice (Sramanera) Ordination to more than 200 young monks.

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The 2nd Semester Examination of the three 1st BA Hons programs, Ancient Tibetan Language, Ancient Philosophy & Ancient Psychology, accredited to University of Mysore’s Specialized Program, was conducted from 17th – 21st July 2023.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Annual Prize Presentation Ceremony for the year 2022 examination of monastery’s main curriculum was held on 14 & 15 July 2023.

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The 2nd Summer School Camp at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre, Sera Jey Monastery, Bylakuppe, India, is underway from 11th - 30th July 2023. The monastery's Abbot inaugurated the 2nd Summer School Camp on the 11th July 2023 morning. 

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The annual Geshe Rigram Graduation Ceremony was held for three days, 9th, 10th & 12th July 2023. Nine candidates received their Geshe scholastic title during this graduation ceremony.

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Trungkar, His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s 88th Birthday Ceremony on 6th July 2023 was presided by the monastery’s Abbot, in the presence of former two Abbots, Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, and monk assembly at the main prayer hall.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot visits Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center at New York, his first visit since being enthroned in September 2022. During this visit, the abbot presides the annual Guru Bhumtsok Prayer Ceremony, grants Empowerment Ceremonies and Teachings during the sacred Saka Dawa month from May 26 to June 6, 2023.

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Sera Jey NIOS Special Study Center organized a Promotional Program on 3 June 2023, where the Regional Director of NIOS Bangalore, Shri. V. Swaminathan, was the Chief Guest. The program was attended by the monastery’s Dean (Chief Disciplinarian), Administrator and NIOS enrolled students and others.

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On 31st May 2023, Sera Jey Monastery’s sangha community and FPMT’s Resident Teachers performed a grand full three-session Hayagriva Prayer Ritual Ceremony 100,000 Tsog Offering, for the 7th Weekly, 49th Day dedication for Late Lama Thupten Zopa Rinpoche, for his swift reincarnation for the benefit of Buddha Dharma and devotee communities worldwide.

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On the 6th Weekly, dedication for Late Lama Thupten Zopa Rinpoche sanga community of Sera Jey Monastery led by the Abbot, recited the Shantideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra, Mañjuśrī-Nāma-Saṃgīti and Tsongkhapa's Praise of Dependent Arising, on 24th May 2023.

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On 17th May 2023, Sangha members of Sera Jey recited “Shantideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra, Mañjuśrī-Nāma-Saṃgīti and Tsongkhapa's Praise of Dependent Arising” for Late Guru Kyabje Lama Thupten Zopa Rinpoche’s 5th Weekly Dedication.

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The 4th Weekly Dedication Prayers for late Venerable Lama Thupten Zopa Rinpoche was observed by sangha members of Sera Jey Monastery led by Khensur Rinpoche Tenzin Jampa Choesang with the recitation of Shantideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra, Mañjuśrī-Nāma-Saṃgīti and Tsongkhapa's Praise of Dependent Arising, on 10 May 2023.

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Sangha member monks of Sera Jey Monastery observed the 3rd Week Dedication Prayers for late Venerable Lama Zopa Rinpoche on 3rd May 2023. Led by Venerable Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Delek, sangha members recited Shantideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra, Mañjuśrī-Nāma-Saṃgīti and Tsongkhapa's Praise of Dependent Arising.

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The annual Yarling Geshe Graduation Ceremony has commenced on 1st May 2023. This graduation ceremony will be held for three days - 1st, 3rd & 4th May 2023. Nine candidates will be receiving the Geshe scholastic title during this Yarling Geshe Ceremony.

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Sangha members of Sera Jey Monastery recited Shantideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra, Mañjuśrī-Nāma-Saṃgīti and Tsongkhapa's Praise of Dependent Arising during the Second Weekly Dedication Prayers for our late Guru Kyabje Lama Thupten Zopa Rinpoche, on 26th April 2023.

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Venerable Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Hon’ble Speaker of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile paid a visit to Sera Jey Monastery during his official tour of the settlement. He was accompanied by the two Representatives of Lugsam and Delar settlement offices.

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On Day 7, 19th April 2023, the entire sangha members of Sera Jey led by Khensur Rinpoche performed Guru Puja (Lama Choepa) Tsog Offering Ceremony, to commemorate Venerable Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the 1st Seventh Day of Parinirvan.

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On Day 6, 18th April, all Tulkus and Geshes of Sera Jey Monastery performed Medicine Buddha Sutra Rituals at the main temple for Venerable Lama Zopa Rinpoche's swift return to benefit all sentient beings. In the evening sangha members recited the text "Essence of True Eloquence".

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On Day- 5, 17th April 2023, in the morning all Tulkus and Geshes of Sera Jey Monastery performed the Rituals of 35 Confession Buddhas at the main temple. And in the evening sangha members recited the text "Essence of True Eloquence" in dedication to Venerable Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

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Day 4, 16th April 2023, all Tulkus and Geshes of Sera Jey Monastery performed Yamantak Ekavira Self-Iinitiation Prayer Ceremony for Venerable Zopa Rinpoche's swift return to benefit all sentient beings. In the evening monk community recited the text "Essence of True Eloquence"

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On Day 3, 15th April 2023, all Tulkus and Geshes of Sera Jey Monastery, performed an extensive Hayagriva Self-Initiation Prayer Ceremony in dedication to Venerable Lama Zopa Rinpoche. And in the evening all the sangha members recited the text "Essence of True Eloquence" and students of SJSS are reciting Aspirational Prayers.

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Special Mass Prayer Ceremonies were held at Sera Jey Monastery in dedication to Venerable Lama Zopa Rinpoche entering into Parinirvan on 13 April 2023. The ceremony was led by H.E. 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche in the presence of ex Abbot, Abbot, Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus and member monks. Lama Zopa Rinpoche, was one of the chief patron and supporter of Sera Jey Monastery’s food program, and has dedicated enormously towards Buddha Dharma and the preservation of Mahayana Tradition through FPMT.

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The Tsokhram Geshe Graduation Ceremony is scheduled from 29th – 31st March 2023. Eight candidates will receive their Geshe title in this year’s Tsokhram Graduation ceremony.

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The Hayagriva Tsog Offering Ceremony was held at the monastery's main temple in the afternoon, after the Hayagriva Fire Puja Ceremony in the morning on the final day of the Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony on 25 March 2023. The Ceremony was presided by the Abbot in the presence of the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Tulkus, Geshes and member monks.Large number of lay devotees has attended the ceremony.

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The special grand Hayagriva Fire Puja on completion of the 10 daylong Hayagriva Retreat was held on the morning of 25th March 2023. The monastery’s abbot presided the Fire Puja Ceremony with the head monk of Hayagriva Ritual Performing team, attended by the monk assembly. May lay devotees has attended the ceremony.

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The annual Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony 2023 རྟ་མགྲིན་ཡང་གསང་གི་བསྙེན་པ། of Sera Jey Monastery is scheduled from 15th – 25th March 2023. All resident monks of Sera Jey participate in this retreat ceremony with great reverence. The retreat will be concluded with a special Hayagriva Fire Puja on the final day 25th March 2023.

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On 1st of March 2023, The Directors and science scholars of Sera Jey Science Center hosted a delegation of students from School for International Training (SIT) World Learning as SIT Study Abroad Program, and organized a very informative and productive Interaction session with the students. The discussion covered various topics from ancient Buddhist philosophical and practice concept and thoughts and the western sciences; The Brain, Mind and Consciousness, Rebirth and Karma theory, Monastic life, connection between the Darwin theory of evolution & The Wheel of life, and Quantum Mechanics and the Buddhist physical world.

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The Losar Ceremony was held on the early morning hours of 21st February 2023, the 1st day of new Tibetan Water Hare Year 2150. The ceremony was presided by the Abbot in the presence of Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Department & Khangtsen heads, with the offering of scarf to His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s portrait. It was followed by a prayer ceremony at the main temple by the sangha assembly and serving of Sweet Rice & Tea and Khapses.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s annual Gutor Chenmo Ceremony was performed on the 29th day of 12th Month of Tibetan Lunar Calendar, 19 February 2023, after three days of extensive prayers & rituals by the monastery’s Hayagriva Ritual performing members.

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The Phurjel, Hayagriva Ritual Dagger Blessing Ceremony held every 27th day of the last Tibetan Lunar calendar month, was held on 17 February 2023. The monastery’s Abbot dedicates prayers and meditation for couple of days ahead of the blessing ceremony. Monks and lay devotees take the auspicious opportunity to receive the blessings on that special day.

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The annual Sanchos Monlam Prayer Ceremony, in commemoration of revered Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen’s anniversary, was scheduled from, 2nd – 6th February 2023.

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The annual Writing Examination of respective classes for the year was held on 31st January and 1st February 2023

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Sera Jey Monastery’s abbot granted a visit audience and talk at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling, to students of Lamdon Model School, Leh Ladhak, on 1st February 2023. About 35 middle & high school students with the teachers were on a monthlong educational tour to Monasteries in South India, to receive workshops on Tibetan language, Buddhist Dialectic, Philosophy & Science. Director of SJ Modern Education Department and Ven. Yeshi Phuntsok, teaching staff of SJ International Online School gave a on secular values of compassion & kindness.

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The instatement ceremony of Sera Jey Monastery's new Chief Disciplinarian (Dean) was held on 18 December 2022, the 25th day of the 10th Tibetan month of year 2149. The new Chief Disciplinarian Geshe Sonam Paljor Damo took charge of his responsibility from the outgoing Chief Disciplinarian Geshe Nyima Tsering.The two Assistant Disciplinarians were also instated during the ceremony. The Chief and the two Assistant Disciplinarians will administer their responsibility for a term of one year.

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H.E. 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche granted Yamantaka Initiation at the main prayer hall of Sera Jey Monastery on 17 December 2022, following the conclusion of teachings on - “Golden Rosery of Knowledge” by Lama Tsong Khapa; and “Abi Samaya Alankar” with “Clear Description of Abisamaya Alankar” by Pundit Senge Sangpo, between 4th – 16th December 2022.

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Live Streaming of Teachings by H.E. 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche on - “Golden Rosery of Knowledge” by Lama Tsong Khapa; and “Abi Samaya Alankar” with “Clear Description of Abisamaya Alankar” by Pundit Senge Sangpo, Date: 4th – 16th December 2022Time: 02.00 pm IST  Facebook: https://fb.watch/hc8VqWovin/  English and Chinese translation of the Teachings ZOOM Link for English Translation:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84776526741... Meeting ID: 847 7652 6741Passcode: 269033 ZOOM for Chinese Translation:Meeting ID: 8517411685Passcode: 999666尊貴的至尊 104任甘丹赤仁波切的法會（2022/12/4-16）中文翻譯網址。Zoom：8517411685password：999666 Administration OfficeSera Jey Monastery, Bylakuppe, India

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Day 1 of the 4th International Vinaya Conference – 2022, organized by Sera Jey Monastery, scheduled from 1st – 3rd December 2022, has the participation of eminent speakers from different Buddhist traditions, Thailand, India, Taiwan, Burma, Bangladesh and Tibetan. The three day International Vinaya Conference will delve on "Sanghadisesa" (Sangha Residue Offence) and customs practiced in respective traditions.

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The 4th International Vinaya Conference – 2022, organized by Sera Jey Monastery, scheduled from 1st – 3rd December 2022, has the participation of eminent speakers from different Buddhist traditions, Thailand, India, Taiwan, Burma, Bangladesh and Tibetan. The three day International Vinaya Conference will delve on "Sanghadisesa" (Sangha Residue Offence) and customs practiced in respective traditions. It is the endeavour of Sera Jey Monastery, in line with His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s vision to foster better understanding and respect of the different Buddhist traditions.

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Teachings by H.E. 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche on - “Golden Rosery of Knowledge” by Lama Tsong Khapa; and “Abi Samaya Alankar” with “Clear Description of Abisamaya Alankar” by Pundit Senge Sangpo at Sera Jey Monastery, from 4 – 16 December, 2022.

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The Fall Debate 2022 is the first of its kind Debate Workshop, of one month long, organized by Sera Jey Monastery at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre from 24 November – 24 December 2022. Thirty participants were enrolled in this first Fall Debate 2022. More information on the program can be found at https://debateschool.org/

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The annual Science Examination for the four classes of the four-year course and for the Special Course for the year 2022, was held on 24 November 2022

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The previous & 22nd Administration Committee of Sera Jey Monastery made special Prayer Offering dedicated for the well-being of His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama, on 19 November 2022. The prayer ceremony was attended by the entire monk community of Sera Jey.

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The first batch of the newly instituted Buddhist Tantra Course for Geshe graduates in June 2022, was held on 19 November 2022.The tantra course for Geshe graduates was lately introduced in the monastery’s curriculum. It is intended to enrichcandidates tantra knowledge in addition to their indepth knowledge in sutras.

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The annual Guenling (Winter Lingse) Graduation Ceremony of the year 2022 was scheduled from 14 – 16 November 2022. Nine pupils received their Geshe title during this winter graduation ceremony.

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Opening ceremony of Sera Jey Monastic University's newly constructed Lharampa’ Debate Hall by the 22nd monastery’s Administration Committee was held on 14th November 2022. The ceremony was graced by the Abbot, Chief Disciplinarian and Chant Master, under the organization of 22nd administration members.

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Sera Jey Monastic University's annual Buddhist philosophical Debate examination for the year 2022 has commenced on 30th October 2022. It is the major of the four annual examinations in the monastery’s main curriculum. The debate examination is conducted also for Sera Jey Secondary School students of class VI and above.

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Sera Jey Monastery's annual Yangdrub Ritual Prayer Ceremony was held from 27th – 29th October 2022. The special ceremony was presided by Monastery's Abbot Kyabje Khen Rinpoche and former Abbot Kyabje Khensur Rinpoche with the participation of Disciplinarian, Chant Master, senior monks and Hayagriva Ritual Committee members. This annual ceremony is dedicated through special Prayer and Rituals invoking purification, accomplishment and prosperity for human/sentient beings, environment and the universe as a whole.

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Sera Jey Mon Jamyang Choekhorling Gonpa extended a very warm Welcome Ceremony to the three main Gelukpa heads - H.E. 104th Gaden Tri-Rinpoche, H.E. Shartse Choeje & H.E. Jangtse Choeje on 28th October 2022. The three excellencies were on a spiritual visit to various monasteries in the Monyul region. Gaden Tri Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin granted empowerment on 27th to the general public, organised by Jamyang Choekhorling Gonpa. And later Tri Rinpoche paid a visit to main temple and observed a debate session by monk students.

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Members of Sera Jey Specialised Programmes’ Board of Studies had their first meeting at Dr. Daniel, Chairman of BoS, at his department office at University of Mysore on 22nd October 2022. Dr. Daniel, is the appointed Chairman of Board of Studies of the Specialized BA Hons by University of Mysore.

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The Inaugural Ceremony for the instituting of Specialized “B.A.Honors programs” it three disciplines – i) ancient Tibetan Language, ii) ancient Philosophy, iii) Ancient 'Psychology, under University of Mysore, was held on 21st October 2022. The ceremony was graced by Shri Pema Khando - Hon'ble CM of Arunachal Pradesh, the Chief Guest, and other Guest of Honour - Ms. Rinchen Lhamo - Member of National Commission for Minorities, Government of India, Shri. Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar - VC of University of Mysore and H.E. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar - Maharaja of Mysore, besides Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot – Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar. Other invited guests include CTA Representatives and respective department heads of the two Bylakuppe settlements, NGO’ representatives and heads of Sera Jey Monastery’s department and khangtsens.

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Shri Pema Khandu - Hon'ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh visits main Prayer Hall and offers prayer, followed by a visit to Sera Jey Monastic University's evening Buddhist Philosophical debate classes. Sera Jey Abbot hosted a dinner for the CM and entourage later in the evening.

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A Grand Welcome Reception was extended to Shri Pema Khandu - Hon'ble Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh & entourage by Sera Jey Monastery, represented by Abbot, Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administrator and CTA – Chief Representative, Representatives of two Bylakuppe settlements and other department heads of Sera Jey.

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Kyabje Lama Thupten Zopa Rinpoche was hosted a special lunch by Sera Jey Monastery after the “Tenshuk (Long Life Prayer Offering)” & “Gratitude Award” Ceremony on 14th October 2022, attended by the monastery’s Abbot, Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administration members and Kopan House Incharge - Geshe Ngawang Sangye. Later Rinpoche visited the newly renovated Administration Office of Sera Jey Monastery.

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On 14th October 2022, Sera Jey Monastery offered Tenshuk (Long Life Prayer Ceremony) and a “Gratitude Award” to Venerable Lama Zopa Rinpoche, in honour and gratitude for his immense contribution to Buddha Dharma through his global network of the esteemed FPMT, that has undertaken several social and cultural projects besides its spiritual mission benefiting several sections of societies & communities and devotees alike in the past several decades. Rinpoche has been the principal patron in funding the Sera Jey Monastery's food program since 1991, and for establishing the Food Fund in the year 2016. This year marks the 30th year of Rinpoche & FPMT’s patronage to Sera Jey Monastery.

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Sera Jey Monastic University's annual memorization examination for the year 2022 was held from 12 – 15 September 2022. The memorization exam is taken in the written form to ascertain pupil’s proper understanding of the topic and the language grammar. The monastery's Abbot, Chief Disciplinarian and Chant master made inspection rounds at exam venues. The Board of Examination members conducted the examination.

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Following the enthronement ceremony of the new 77th Abbot, Geshe Tashi Tsethar, the signing ceremony of Memorandum of Understanding between Sera Jey Monastic Institute and Tumkur University by the respective heads, Abbot Geshe Tashi Tsering of SJMI and Vice Chancellor Prof M Venkateshwaralu, was held at Sera Jey Lhundrub Khangsar Hall on 10 September 2022 at 2.00 pm. This was followed by exchange of MoU between Sera Jey Monastic Institute and University of Mysore, by Abbot Geshe Tashi Tsering of SJMI andProf. R. Shivappa, Registrar of University of Mysore. The occasion also witnessed the book launch ceremony of Kannada language translation of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s book, “Kindness, Clarity and Insight” by Tumkur University. And the launch of the English translation of Khedrub Je’s work brought out as “Freedom Through Correct Knowing” by Sera Jey English Translation Department.

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The new 77th Abbot of Sera Jey Monastery enthronement (investure) ceremony was held on 10 September 2022 at the main Temple (Prayer Hall of Sera Jey Monastery). Geshe Tashi Tsethar of Sera Jey Drati Khangtsen the appointed 77th Abbot as per the Appointment Decree Letter by His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, was enthroned during this special ceremony in the presence of former abbot of Sera Jey Monastery, Abbots of Sera Mey Monastery, Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Gyudmed Tantric Monastery, Kasur, Members of TPIE, Settlement Representatives, NGO’s heads, Sera Jey Khangtsen Representatives, Department Heads, guests and member monks.

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The annual Summer Special Memorization Exam 2022 was held on 29th August 2022. The monastery’s Abbot, Disciplinarian, Chant Master and designated Geshes conducted the memorization examination.

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Sera Jey IGNOU Study Centre organized a two-day workshop on “Role of Spirituality in Medical Field” for Tibetan nursing students of Mangalore & Mysore, on 27th & 28th August 2022 at Sera Jey Yiga Choeling Centre.

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H.E. Ling Choktrul Rinpoche paid a visit to Sera Jey Monastery on 27th August 2022. The monastery’s Abbot, Disciplinarian, Chant master and Chief Administrator and his colleagues accorded a warm welcome to Rinpoche and hosted a special lunch.

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On the morning of 25th August 2022, the official handing over ceremony of His Holiness The Dalai Lama’s “Letter of Appointment Decree” of Sera Jey Monastery’s 77th Abbot, by the monastery’s Chief Administrator to the new appointed Abbot Drati Geshe Tashi Tsetharwas held at the latter’s private residence. The ceremony was attended by the monastery’s Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Sera Lachi Administrators, Sera Jey Administrators, Khangtsen Masters and Department Heads. The official enthronement (investure) ceremony of the new 77th Abbot and Chairman of the Monastery will be held at the Monastery’s Main Prayer Hall on 10th Sept 2022 .

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In the early morning of 25 August 2022, the 76th Abbot’s official residence leaving ceremony to the private residence was performed, led by the monastery’s Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administration Committee Members, Khangtsen Masters & Department Heads.

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The 4th Day of the annual Rigchung Ceremony, the smaller (junior) debate ceremony was held on 24th August 2022.

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The 3rd Day of the annual Rigchung Ceremony, the smaller (junior) debate ceremony was held on 23rd August 2022.

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The 2nd Day of the annual Rigchung Ceremony, the smaller (junior) debate ceremony was held on 22nd August 2022.

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Sera Jey Monastery performed a Special Mass Prayer in the evening of 21st August 2022 in dedication for alleviating the severe infectious ailment that are reported to be prevailing in many provinces of Tibet, which has made the condition of people life in Tibet more difficult & hard. The mass prayer was presided by the monastery’s abbot and dedicated for good favourable condition to prevail to the health, life and condition of people in the affected regions of Tibet and elsewhere around the world.

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The annual Rigchung Ceremony, the smaller (junior) debate ceremony, held each year on the 25th day from the 6th Tibetan calendar month, commenced from 21st August 2022. This is a ceremonial debate for class stage - Surkol Sarpa (Paramita III), on completion of their two year study on Shung (basis of Prajna Paramita / Perfection of Wisdom). Where 16 pupils are nominated on merit, for performing the debate before the sangha assembly during for four day ceremony.The topics of debate are –1) རིགས།……………Buddha Nature.3) ཆོས་འཁོར།........... Turning the wheel of Dharma.3) སྦྱོར་ལམ།…………་Preparatory Path.4) ཡང་དག་མཐའ།….. Ultimate Reality.5) བྱམས་གཞུང་།…… .Maitreya Text.6) སྐྱབས་གསུམ།……… Three Refuge.7) བཀའ་བསྟན་བཅོས།….Buddha’s Canon and its commentaries.8)སེམས་བསྐྱེད།……… Generation of mind of enlightenment.

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Sera Jey Monastery's Chairman and Abbot Tenzin Choesang Rinpoche today hosted a Prayer Puja and Meal and other Offerings for all sangha members at the monastery’s main temple.During the prayer offering, the monastery’s Chief Disciplinarian recounted Khen Rinpoche's endeavours & accomplishments, making a special dedication and thanking Rinpoche for successfully administering his Abbotship tenure. We sincerely thank Khen Rinpoche and pray for his well-being and success in his future endeavours without any obstacles.

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The 7th Student Exchange Program between the monk students of Sera Jey Monastery’s Translation Department and college students of Tibetan Youth Hostel, Bangalore, was held on 15th & 16th of August 2022 at the latter’s campus at Bangalore. The topic of this exchange program were on the “Four Principal Commitments of His Holiness the Dalai Lama”.

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The 3rd day of Sera Jey Monastery’s annual Prize Distribution Ceremony was held on 6 August 2022. Prizes were awarded for the meritorious students in the four main examinations in the academic year 2021. The ceremony concluded with scarf offering to the Abbot, Disciplinarian, Chant Master and Philosophy Teachers / Instructors.

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The 2nd day of Sera Jey Monastery’s annual Prize Distribution Ceremony was held on 5 August 2022. Prizes were awarded for the meritorious students in the four main examinations in the academic year 2021. The ceremony was graced by the monastery’s Abbot, Disciplinarian and Chant Master; and was organized by the monastery’s Administration & Board of Examinations.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s annual Prize Distribution Ceremony was held on 4 August 2022. Prizes were awarded for the meritorious students in the four main examinations in the academic year 2021. The ceremony was graced by the monastery’s Abbot, Disciplinarian and Chant Master; and was organized by the monastery’s Administration & Board of Examinations.

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The Closing Ceremony of Sera Jey International Online School's Summer Camp 2022 was held on 30th July 2022 at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre, organized by Sera Jey Online Tibetan Language Class. The participants of the Summer Camp, children of Tibetan Diaspora, had the opportunity of experiencing different aspects on Tibetan culture, from language to Buddhism, arts to food and life in Tibetan community in exile. The participant students performed Tibetan cultural dances which they have learnt during this 20 day summer camp.The Chief Guest, H.E. Jangtse Choeje Rinpoche and Sera Jey Monastery's Abbot presented Certificate of Participation to the students, teachers, organizers and staffs.

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Under Sera Jey Modern Education Department’s program, a special class on Tibetan Astrology has commenced on 28 July 2022 for Geshes and monk students by tutor Geshe Jashung Ludup, a learned scholar in Tibetan Grammar, Philology, Poem & Astrology. The program is part of Sera Jey Monastery’s objective of preservation and education of Tibet’s rich culture.

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The Rigram Geshe Graduation Ceremony for the year 2022 is scheduled from 18, 20 & 21 July 2022. During this three day graduation ceremony three candidates will be receiving the Rigram Geshe.

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The first Summer Camp (2022) of Sera Jey International Online School was inaugurated at SJ Tashi Choeling Centre Auditorium on 11 July 2022. This first Summer Camp 2022 is a 20 day long event, scheduled from 11 - 30 July, specifically organized for children of Tibetan Diaspora with an objective to provide an opportunity to get a feel and experience real Tibetan and Buddhist culture that they are devoid. About 60 students are enrolled in this first Summer Camp 2022. Sera Jey International Online School conducts online coaching for children of Tibetan diaspora with an objective to provide coaching in Tibetan Language & Buddhist Culture to children of Tibetan diaspora, to preserve ones language and culture. The online school was formally commenced from 10 December 2020.

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The 8th Kadrin Jedren Lobyon, Sera Jey Higher Education Scholarship for needy students from the two Tibetan Settlements in Bylakuppe, was released during the 87th Birthday of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama’s official public celebration ceremony at Bylakuppe on 6 July 2022. Twenty students received the scholarship grant of INR 30,000 (Thirty thousand) for the year 202-23 academic session. Details of the 20 scholarship recipients - JPEG   PDF  Besides, Sera Jey Monastery granted Financial Assistance of INR 10,000 (Ten thousand) to three needy old-aged individuals from the two Tibetan settlements in Bylakuppe, as part of Sera Jey Monastery’s social & educational community service program founded in gratitude for His Holiness The Dalai Lama’s immeasurable kindness.

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Sera Jey Monastery held its official Trungkar, His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama's 87th Birthday celebration ceremony, in the morning of 6th July 2022 with prayer offerings and cake cutting ceremony. The Chief Disciplinarian presided the celebration ceremony in the presence the Chant Master, Administration Committee and respective department & Khangtsen heads.

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Sera Jey Monastery performed a special Tadin Tsok-kong, Hayagriva Ritual Ceremony, on 24th June 2022, in dedication for - the long life of His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama, for the preservation and longevity of Buddha Dharma; and also for the World Peace ,cessation of conflicts & wars, and averting of famine, natural disasters & diseases.This special Hayagriva Ritual Ceremony was performed by Tulkus and Geshes alongside with the full participation of Hayagriva Ritual Committee

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Sera Jey Monastery's Annual Rabned Chenmo Prayer, "The Rain of Virtue and Goodness", the great consecration ceremony through Hayagriva was performed during the auspicious month of Saka Dawa.

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On the Auspicious Occasion of Buddha- Purnima Day, Sera Jey Monastery performed Du-Sang Prayer - an Auspicious Prayer followed by a Tsok Offering through Guru Puja.

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Visit of H.E. Sakya Trichen Rinpoche and 42nd Sakya Trizen Rinpoche at Sera Jey Buddhist Culture Center, New York. Venerable Pari Rinpoche the head lama of the center, Sera Jey Monastery’s Chief Administrator Geshe Ngawang Jangchup, resident Geshes and Board Members accord a warm welcome at the center, and offered Mendal followed by a Meal offering.

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Sera Jey Monastery today on 10th June 2022 inaugurated the Tantra Course. This new course is a six-month Tantric course, introduced for post Geshe curriculum studies, after completing the – i) Tantric course at either of the two – Gyudmed Tantric Monastery or Gyutoe Tantric Monastery, ii) followed by one year of Prayer / Puja service assignment. This new curriculum is intended to provide a wider understanding and practice of the Buddhist Tantra discipline for the graduating scholars.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot presided the annual Tsi-shag Ceremony for the year 2022. It is a memorization test conducted within respective classes.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s abbot and administration extended a warm welcome to Sikyong Penpa Tsering lak, CTA President, at Sera Jey during his official tour visits to the two settlements of Bylakuppe.

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Sera Jey NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) Study Centre, Secondary level, M08059 was inaugurated on 21st May 2022 at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre Auditorium. The abbot, Tenzin Choesang Rinpoche was the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour for the ceremony were Shri V. Sathish, Regional Director (Adm), NIOS Regional Centre Bangalore and Dr. Hemamalini HC, Asstt. Regional Director, IGNOU Bangalore Regional Centre; the Chief Representative of South Zone Tibetan settlements and the Representatives of the two Tibetan settlement Office were the Special Guests. The Chief Guest, two Guests of Honour and the Special Guests addressed the Ceremony. During the ceremony IGNOU graduation certificates were presented to respective candidates by the guests.

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The annual Yar-ling Geshe Ceremony for the year 2022 is scheduled from 12 – 14 May 2022. This is the Summer Lingse Geshe Ceremony. Eight pupil monks will be graduating the Lingse Geshe during this three day ceremony.

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Sera Jey Monastery and its Health Care Committee Department organized a mass Covid-19 Precaution Dose drive for monk community at Sera Jey Monastery on 4th May 2022. A total of two thousand, one hundred & eleven (2111) monks in the age group of 45 to 59 and 18 to 44 were vaccinated during this program. The monastery and its monk community extend its heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to sponsors in funding the program.

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H.E. The 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche, Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin grants Chamsing Wang on the third & final day of the Hayagriva Initation ceremony that was graciously extended to monk and lay devotees at Sera Jey Monastery from 30 April – 2 May 2022. On behalf of our monastery’s abbot, Ex Abbots, Tulkus and Geshes, the administration gratefully express our profound appreciation & respect to H.E. The 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche, the organizing committee including the two Translation Departments and others who have supported in live streaming the program in Zoom with translation. Their service has helped us in reaching the sacred ceremony to our dharma centers and other devotees alike, successfully.

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Following the Invocation Ceremony for Hayagriva Imitation (Tadin Wang) by H.E. Gaden Tri Rinpoche, Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin, at Sera Jey Monastery on 30th April 2022, H.E. granted the main Hayagriva Initiation on 1st May 2022, attended by thousands of monks and lay devotees.

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H.E. The 104th Gaden Tri Rinpoche, Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin, today conferred the Invocation Ceremony for the Hayagriva Initiation (Tadin Wang) scheduled for 1st & 2nd May 2022. The sacred ceremony is organized by Sera Jey Monastery, and can be received by both monk & lay devotees.

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Sera Jey Chinese language & Translation Department under Sera Jey Modern Education Department, will organize two Buddhist courses in Chinese language and two Basic Chinese language courses in this new Academic year 2022. These courses will be undertaken by the department’s senior students.

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Sera Jey Monastery's abbot follow ups his Lamrim Teachings to pupil monks since 13 April 2022, during the morning debate session breaks. The monastery's abbot undertakes this Lamrim Teachings to the pupil monks at regular intervals each year.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s English Language & Translation Department new academic session was inaugurated on 11 April 2022 by the monastery’s Administrator and Director of Sera Jey Monastery’s Modern Education Department. The coordinator of the department presided the ceremony and presented the previous year’s report.The department announced the commencement of four sections of English Language, three sections of translation course and two sections of real-time translation (Tibetan – English) course during this academic session.The department is also commencing a six month basic course in Tibetan language & grammar for foreign student monks. The program was inaugurated during this ceremony

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In the past week, several sacred and major prayers & ritual ceremonies were conducted at Sera Jey Monastery, dedicated for the wellbeing of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, successful flourishing of the Buddha Dharma and early resolution to the Tibet issue.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot and Abbot of Namgyal Monastery, Venerable Thamthog Rinpoche, presided the First Door Frame Installation Ceremony of Sera Jey Science & Meditation Research Centre Construction Project, in the presence of the monastery’s Disciplinarian, Chant Master, New 23rd Administration & the outgoing 22nd Administration Committee Members, on the morning of 10 April 2022.

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The National Commission for Minorities, Buddhist Member, Mis. Rinchen Lhamo, paid a kind visit to Sera Jey Monastery on 4th April 2022. The monastery’s abbot The monastery’s abbot & administration accorded a very welcome with traditional scarf offering. Sera Jey monastery’s senior monks from Himalayan regions attended the welcome ceremony; and also the Representatives from the two Settlement of Bylakuppe.

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The Hon'ble Justice Kesang Doma Bhutia, Judge, High Court of Calcutta, paid a kind visit to Sera Jey Monastery on 3rd April 2022. The monastery’s abbot & administration accorded a very welcome with traditional scarf offering.

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The annual Tsokhram Geshe Graduation Ceremony is scheduled from 2nd – 4th April 2022. Eight pupils will be receiving the Tsokhram Geshe degree during the three day graduation ceremony.

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On the final and concluding day of the annual Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony, the Hayagriva Fire Puja & Tsog Offering Ceremony was conducted on 31st March 2022. The monastery’s abbot presided the Hayagriva Fire Puja and Tsog Offering Ceremony with Hayagriva Ritual Shrine Lopon.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s annual Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony རྟ་མགྲིན་ཡང་གསང་གི་བསྙེན་པ། for the year 2022 is scheduled from 21 – 30 March 2022.The first day of the retreat was the Invocation Ceremony, and the last final day will be Hayagriva Fire Puja and Tsog Offering Ceremony. The entire monk community of Sera Jey Monastery is participating in this sacred retreat, dedicated to the longlife of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, all living Buddhas and for the peace, harmony & prosperity in the world.

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The traditional Losar ceremony, Tibetan New Year Ceremony, at the monastery was held on the early morning of the 1st day of the Tibetan Lunar Calendar year 2149, 3rd March 2022. The monastery’s abbot presided the official ceremony before the monastery’s council members and department heads. This was followed by a prayer assembly and ceremony at the main temple, with tea and sweet rice offering.

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The annual Guthor Ceremony for the year 2022 was held on 1st March 2022, a traditional event held on the penultimate (29th) day of the closing year, to eliminate any negative obstacles prelude to the Tibetan New Year.The ceremony involves a three day prayer and rituals by a group of monks at the Hayagriva shrine, with the Thorgya (special hand crafted flour cake) incinerated on the final third day.

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Noted nutrition & wellness consultant Mrs. Sheela Krishnaswamy, made a two day survey visit at Sera Jey Monastery’s food preparation at the main community kitchen, as part of Geluk International Foundation’s food service survey at monastic institute’s affiliated to Geluk tradition.During the two day, Mrs. Sheela Krishnaswamy had the opportunity to observe the entire process in the preparation of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and presented vital feedbacks & tips to the concerned officials. And also held discussion with the monastery's Abbot and chief administrator and Kitchen managers.

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The leading memorizers in the annual Summer Special Memorization Exam were faciliated during the conclusion day of Sangchos Chenmo Prayer Ceremony gathering on 2 February 2022.  Students from the Philosophical collegiate and school who had memorized highest number of text pages were faciliated with a Scarf and token prize by the monastery.  

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Sera Jey Monastery’s annual "Sangchos Monlam Chenmo Prayer Ceremony" is scheduled from 27th January to 2nd February 2022. The Sangchos Monlam Chenmo (Samantabhadra-carya-pranidhana) prayer ceremony referred as King of Prayers, is one of Serà Jey Monastery's major annual prayer ceremonies. Normally held a week after the Churgu Choepa ceremony (Nineteenth Offering) in veneration to Jetsun Chokyi Gyaltsen Parinirvana anniversary, composer of Buddhist philosophical text of Sera Jey Monastery. Jetsun Chokyi Gyaltsen's chief disciple Panchen Delek Nyima initiated this Great Prayer Ceremony in dedication of the great master.The prayer ceremony is widely known as Sangchos Monlam Chenmo, held annually on 25th day of 11th month of Tibetan lunar calendar. The entire monk community of Sera Jey participates in this prayer ceremony with profound reverence, where all the eight volumes of the Sangchos Monlam Chenmo (Samantabhadra-carya-pranidhana) are recited. Some recitation in the volumes are performed in characteristic unique rhythmic chant.The prayer ceremony is dedicated for the long-life and fulfilment of noble missions of the Supreme Spiritual Master, His Holiness The Dalai Lama, and of all great spiritual masters and sangha members, for their fulfillment of spiritual realization and practice, and all sentient beings for their accumulation of virtues, removal of negative obstacles and for devotees in seeking / realizing ones spiritual path.The prayer is also for the swift ending of Covid pandemic and suffering of all.

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A night-long Buddhist Philosophical Debate Ceremony on Pramanavartika-Valid Cognition (Logic and Reasoning) was conducted on 24th Jan. 2022 at Sera Jey Monastery as part of Geluk Monastery’s annual Winter Debate Meet. Monks from Sera Jey, Sera Mey and Tashi Lhunpo Monasteries participate in the debate ceremony, and monks from the three monastic institute attend the occasion. The ceremony is chaired by former abbots & and present abbots of the three monastic institutes, including Disciplinarians & Chant Masters respectively.

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Tumkur University’s Vice Chancellor, Col(Prof) Y S Siddegowda paid a cordial visit to Sera Jey Monastic University on 23rd January 2022. He was accorded a warm welcome by the monastic institute’s Abbot, Chief Administrator and The Director with Section Heads of Sera Jey Modern Education Department. The VC was given a good tour visit to Sera Jey Secondary School and the monastic institute campus. Later the VC had a meeting session with the various department section heads of Sera Jey Modern Education Department. It was a big honor for the monastic institute and its departments to host the visit of The Vice Chancellor of Tumkur University.

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On the Parinirvana Day of Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen, the syllabusText composer of Sera Jey Monastery, a Conference on “Pramanasamuccaya”-Compendium of Valid Cognition by Great Master Dinaga at was conducted at Sera Jey on 21st January 2022. The conference was held amongst the three Geluk monastic institutes Sera Jey, Sera Mey & Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, under the organization of Geluk International Foundation.

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The 31st Annual Gelugpa’s Winter Debate session, "Jang Gunchoe Chenmo", at Sera Jey Monastery has commenced on 3rd January 2022. In view of the pandemic situation only the pupil monks from Sera Jey and Sera Mey monastic institutes participate in this debate session. In this Debate session, the topics covered are mainly on commentary on Valid Cognition Pramāṇavārttika; ཚད་མ་རྣམ་འགྲེལ། Dharmakirti's main treatise on pramana, the most important of his Seven Treatises on Valid Cognition-Buddhists studies on logic and reasoning.

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The instatement ceremony of Sera Jey Monastery's new Chief Disciplinarian (Dean) was held on 29 December 2021, the 25th day of the 10th Tibetan lunar calendar month. The new Chief Disciplinarian Geshe Nyima Tsering took charge of his responsibility from the outgoing Chief Disciplinarian Geshe Ngodup Dorjee. The two Assistant Disciplinarians were also instated during the ceremony.  The Chief and the two Assistant Disciplinarians will administer their responsibility for a term of one year.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s annual prize distribution ceremony for the year 2020, for the meritorious students in the four main exams, Special Memorization exam and Science examination. The event was graced by the monastery’s Abbot, Disciplinarian and Chant master on 19 & 20th December 2021.

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The annual Summer Special Memorization Exam was held on 20 December 2021. The monastery’s Abbot, Disciplinarian, Chant Master and designated Geshes conducted the memorization examination.

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The Administration of Sera Jey Monastery today felicitated pupil monks who have successfully passed the annual Gelukpa University Examination in the year 2021, at a special morning prayer assembly. The monastery’s abbot presented the Certificates and the administration presented token prize to each individual pupil monks. A total of 270 pupil monks have qualified in this 2021 annual Gelukpa University Examination.

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Foundation Day of Sera Jey Online School School was held on the 32nd anniversary of Noble Peace Prize conferment to His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama at Sera Jey Tashi Choeling Centre, Bylakuppe, India on 10 December 2021.Sera Jey Online School provides online teaching of Tibetan language, Tibetan Buddhism, Mathematics to young Tibetan children across the major dense Tibetan diaspora settled in USA and Europe.It is founded with the noble objective towards preservation of the Tibetan language and religion to the fast & wide spreading of the Tibetan diaspora, where language is the crucial factor for the preservation of a culture.The online school has been receiving very positive and encouraging feedback from the Tibetan diaspora and more so the honouring of a Letter of Appreciation from the Private Office of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama. Link to the Foundation’s Day ceremony Facebook  Youtube Official Link to Sera Jey Online School site page  

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Sera Jey Monastery’s annual Geshe Lharampa Graduation for the year 2021 has commenced on 8 December 2021. This year the Geshe Lharampa Graduation is scheduled for four days,8th & 9th and 11th & 12th December 2021. Twelve candidates will be conferred with the Geshe Lharampa, the highest monastic scholastic title.

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Sera Jey Abbot H.E. Tenzin Choesang Rinpoche gave discourses on Lamrim Chenmo -Stages to the Path of Enlightenment by Je-TsongKhapa to pupuil monks, on 28 November 2021 during the morning debate session.

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The Guenling (winter Geshe Lingse) Graduation Ceremony for the year 2021 was held on 26 & 27 November 2021. Eight pupil monks received their Geshe Lingse degree during the two graduation ceremony.

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The annual Science Examination for the two batches and the Special Science Class was held on 25 November 2021. Science has been introduced as an co-curricular discipline at Sera Jey in 2012. The examination is on the three science discipline, Physics, Biology and Neuroscience, which are the three main subjects in science discipline at Sera Jey Science Centre. Since March 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic virutal classes were conducted by the science faculty.

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The annual Written Examination for the year 2021 has commenced on 17 November 2021. Students of respective classes have to undertake the annual written examination, which is based on their course syllabus.

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The annual White Dzambalha Yangdrub (Treasure Vase Ritual) Ceremony of Sera Jey Monastery was held from 11 - 13 November 2021. The ceremony is performed dedicating through special Prayers and Rituals invoking purification, accomplishment, prosperity and harmony for human/sentient beings, mother earth and the universe as a whole.

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Sera Jey Monastic University's annual Buddhist Philosophical Debate examination for the year has commenced from 10th Nov. 2021. The examination will run up to several days as every pupil monk of each respective classes will be participating.The examination is conducted with appropriate Covid protocols.

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The Rigram Geshe graduation ceremony was held on 1st & 3rd November 2021, after the resumption of monastery's curriculum programs following the lifting of the Covid pandemic lockdown. Yet, the program is conducted with essential Covid protocols. Eight candidates received the Rigram Geshe degree during this graduation ceremony.

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The monastery’s supplementary memorization examination of respective classes are conducted on 29 October 2021 and will continue for the second day on 30 October 2021. The supplementary memorization examination are generally based on topics related to Tibetan Buddhist Culture, Buddhist Texts/Philosophy/Logic & General knowledge. It is conducted in written format, to ascertain pupil’s proper grasp of the topic, grammar and spelling.

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Sera Jey Monastery's Board of Examination conducted the annual Memorization Examination from this day of 27th October 2021, following the lifting of over one & half year long indefinite suspension of curriculum activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic.The memorization examination is taken in written format, to ascertain pupil's grasp of the grammar and spelling. The examination is conducted in compliance to appropriate Covid-19 protocol.

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Another round of dry food rations were distributed to the monk community on 4 October 2021. Rice, Wheat Flour, White Flour, Dal (Lentil) and Cooking Oil were the food ingredients distributed. The dry food rations distribution is continued in view of the suspension of main Kitchen service as a safety and containment measure amid the prevailing pandemic.

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On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Shakyamuni's first turning of vehicle of Dharma Day, "Choekhor Duechen" Sera Jey Monastery conducted a special Hayagriva Tsokhong Prayer Ceremony by senior Geshes. It is specially dedicated for the wellbeing of His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama and all high lamas, and for all the people suffering from Covid-19. This special Hayagriva prayer is also dedicated for the swift control of the pandemic that has affected the whole world and caused much misery.

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On 11th July 2021, the monastic institutes – Sera Jey & Sera Mey jointly sponsored covid vaccinations to around 430 people aged between 18 – 44 age group, residing in the two settlements of Bylakuppe. They include settlement settlers, migrant workers and people from Himalayan regions. On the same day, vaccinations were also done for member monks of the two monastic institutes. We sincerely thank the sponsors, benefactors and supporters for financing the vaccination drive.

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On the auspicious day of Trungkar Duchen, the 86th Birthday of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Sera Jey Gatsel ling was inaugurated during this special occasion.Sera Jey Gatsel ling was named for the new Fruits & Tree Plantation Park developed by Sera Jey Monastery. Sera Jey Monastery’s Abbot inaugurated the opening ceremony, and the Administrator presided the ceremony, attended by the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administrators, Council Members, Representative members from respective Departments / Khangtsens and staff members. The ceremony was followed with mass planting of fruits and trees in the vast field land.

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The two Kadren Jedren Lobyon (Scholarship) and Assistance to Elders for the year 2021 were awarded by online virtual during the official Trungkar, 86th Birthday Celebration Ceremony at Sera Jey Monastery. The monastery’s abbot, released the two grants. In this 7th Kadren Jedren Lobyon, Scholarship Grant, 17 students from poor and needy background were awarded the scholarship grant ranging from INR 30,000 (thirty thousand) to 60,000(sixty thousand).   Details of the scholarship recipients in JPEG   PDF And three poor / needy elders from the two settlements in Bylakuppe were awarded the monetary assistance of INR 10,000 (ten thousand) each. Details of the Financial Assistance recipients  JPEG  PDF

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Trungkar Duchen: The 86th Birthday Celebration Ceremony of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso was conducted at Sera Jey Monastery in the morning of 6 July 2021. The monastery’s abbot, Khen Rinpoche, Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master & Administrator offered Mandala and scarf to the Portrait of His Holiness, followed by scarf offering by Administration Members, Council Members and Heads of respective Departments / Khangtsens offered scarves. The cake cutting celebration ceremony and tea / sweet rice offering service was followed next.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s COVID-19 Rapid Action Committee together with Sera Jey Admnistration, Health Care Committee and Secondary School today organized the 2nd Dose vaccine drive for member monks in the 18 – 44 age group, on 30 June 2021. More than 1300 (one thousand three hundred plus) monks were inoculated during this drive. Sera Jey Monastery extends profound gratitude and appreciation to the sponsor.

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On 21st June Sera Jey and Sera Mey Monastery jointly sponsored a Covid-19 vaccination drive, 1st Dose, for lay people from Himalaya regions, migrant & local workers to 18 + age group member at Tso Jhe Khangsar Hospital in Bylakuppe settlement.

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Sera Jey Monastery’s Covid-19 Rapid Action Committee organized another vaccination drive for the remaining 45 + age group member monks 2nd dose and 1st dose for the remaining 18 + age group member monks on 21 June 2021 at Sera Jey Monastery. Extending our profound gratitude and appreciation to the sponsor and organizers.

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Sera Jey and Sera Mey Monastery jointly sponsored Covid 19 Vaccination to students and staff of The Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education and Tibetan Medical & Astrological Institute, Bangalore on 9 June, 2021. The program was organized was through Office of The Chief Representative, Central Tibetan Administration, South Zone, Bangalore.

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Sera Jey Monastery today on 8 June 2021, distributed two face masks to all monks and to lay people in the two Tibetan settlements at Bylakuppe. Besides, 40 numbers of PPE kit and 5 numbers of Oxygen Concentrators were donated to Tsojhe Khangsar Hospital, 150 Face Masks and 2 Oxygen Concentrators were donated to the Old Age Home of the two settlements at Bylakuppe. And 300 Face masks were distributed to Tibetan college students in Mysore, as part of its ongoing social activity during the pandemic.

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The COVID-19 vaccine 1st dose drive for 18 – 44 age group was organized by Sera Jey Monastery’s COVID-19 Rapid Action Committee on 2 June 2021. More than a thousand of our member monks falling in this age group were inoculated in this 1st dose drive at Sera Jey Monastery. The monastery and its monk community are indebted and grateful to the generous benefactor for sponsoring the vaccination.

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The 5th in series Special Prayer followed with Lamp Offering was presided by the Abbot and in the attendance of the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administrator and Council Committee on Wednesday 26th May 2021 at 7 pm.The Special Prayer with Lamp Offering was dedicated for the wellbeing and long-life of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, living Buddhas and particularly towards alleviation in the prevailing steep and dangerous surge in COVID-19 pandemic crisis that is devastating the people and nation of India and at other parts of the world, and more so for the scores of victims, brothers and sisters, who has lost lives from the tragic pandemic and deprived of a decent and customary last rite.We pray and hope for the swift containment and complete end to the appalling global pandemic.

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The 4th in series Special Prayer followed with a Lamp Offering was presided by the Abbot and in the attendance of the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administrator and Council Committee on Wednesday 19th May 2021 at 7 pm.The Special Prayer with Lamp Offering was dedicated for the wellbeing and long-life of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, living Buddhas and particularly towards alleviation in the prevailing steep and dangerous surge in COVID-19 pandemic crisis that is devastating the people and nation of India and at other parts of the world, and more so for the scores of victims, brothers and sisters, who has lost lives from the tragic pandemic and deprived of a decent and customary last rite.We pray and hope for the swift containment and complete end to the appalling global pandemic.

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With the onset of second wave COVID 19 pandemic in India, the steep surge in cases has rapidly spread to most parts of India, Karnataka state being one of the worst affected. Unfortunately cases in the two Tibetan Settlements of Bylakuppe is beginning to rise quite rapidly, and residential school students being badly affected. In solidarity and coming to the aid of the school students, Sera Jey Monastery’s administration along with Sera Je Secondary School and Sera Jhe Health Care Committee, on 18 May 2021 provided relief aid of Rations and fresh fruits to residential school students of TCV and TDL Sambhota Hostel.

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Sera Jey Monastery conducted a Special Prayer Ceremony presided by the Abbot and in the attendance of the Chief Disciplinarian, Chant Master, Administrator and Council Committee on Wednesday 28 April 2021 at 7 pm, in the main temple. The Special Prayer Ceremony was dedicated for the wellbeing and long-life of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, living Buddhas and particularly towards alleviation in the prevailing steep and dangerous surge in COVID-19 pandemic crisis that is devastating the people and nation of India and at other parts of the world. The prayer ceremony was followed with a Lamp Offering in dedication for the scores of victims, brothers and sisters, who has lost lives from the horrific pandemic and deprived of a decent and customary last rite. We pray and hope for the swift containment and complete end to the shattering global pandemic. Official Announcement on the Special Prayer Ceremony JPEG   PDF 

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Sikyong Dr. Lobsang Sangey, Hon'ble President of Central Tibetan Administration, paid a short visit at Sera Jey Monastery during his visit to Tibetan settlements in South India. Sera Jey Monastery accorded a warm welcome to Honourable Sikyong.

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A formal Groundbreaking Ceremony of "Sera Jey Science & Meditation Research Centre Project's" building complex was performed on 3 April 2021. The project is proposed by the monastery's council to faciliate adequate infrastructure for conducive conduct of science classes, laboratory practicals and meditation research work, in view of the growing interest and collaboration by academic universities & institutions on research in meditation.

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The Tsokhram Geshe Graduation Ceremony was scheduled from 20-22 March 2021. Ten pupils received their Geshe graduation during this three day ceremony. The ceremony was held in a little more relaxed atmosphere with a larger assembly amid maintaining the pandemic protocol.

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The Hayagriva Fire Puja and Tsok Offering at the concluding day of the Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony was performed on 13 March, 2021. The Fire Puja and Tsok Offering was presided by the monastery's Abbot.

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The Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony, one of the sacred ritual ceremony of Sera Jey Monastery was held from 3rd - 13th March 2021. A contained number of 185 monk assembly was organized, as per covid-19 protocol, at the main temple. while all others observed at respective residence quarters. Hayagriva Fire Puja and Tsok Offering was held on the concluding day of 13 March, 2021.

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This is to notify all concerned on the appointment of Geshe Thabkhe, the new Director of “Sera Jey Modern Education Department” for a term of three years, following the successful completion of his predecessor Geshe Ngawang Norbu’s tenure. Geshe Thabkhe has taken charge of the responsibility from 5th March 2021. We recommend all concerned in extending your continued cooperation & association to the new Director. Contact information of Geshe Thabkhe:Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. // Phone: +91 9591347216 Official Circular JPEG  PDF

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Lorsa, the Tibetan New Earth-Pig Year 2146 ceremony was held on 5th February 2019. The monastery's abbot with the discipinarian, tulkus, geshes, chant master, administrators and department heads convened early morning to offer scarfs and mandel to His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama's portrait, followed by the Lorsa ceremonial puja at the assembly hall.

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The annual Guthor Ritual Ceremony for the year 2019 (Tibetan Earth-Pig Year 2145) was held on the customary 29th day of the last Tibetan Calendar month, 3rd February 2019. The ceremony is a three day event of prayers and ritual ceremonies by a large team of monks, and finally burning the large Guthor Thorma on the thrid day. The ceremony is a ritual to remove all negative obstacles for a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year.

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