Sera Jey Monastic University

Churgu Choepa (Nineteenth Offering) 2026

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:46:20 +0530

Parinirvan of Jetsun Choekyi Gyaltsen on the 19th day of 11th Tibetan calendar month, one of the most learned and author of several great philosophical texts, which are part of Sera Jey Monastery’s study curriculum.

Gaden Ngamchoe - Lama Tsong Khapa Day 2026

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:45:12 +0530

Sera Jey Monastery observes Gaden Ngamchoe, Parinirvana of Lama Tsong Khapa on 25th day of 10th Tibetan calendar month. It is observed with offering prayers, butter lamps and lighting of the main temple.

Geun-ing Geshe Graduation Ceremony 2026

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:44:22 +0530

Guen-ling Geshe Graduation Ceremony is annually scheduled from 21st day of 9th Tibetan Calendar month.
Lingse Geshe category, is the only Geshe category which has two graduation ceremonies in a year – one in summer and the second in winter.

Annual Debate Exam 2026

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 20:42:52 +0530

The annual Debate / Dialectic examination’s is generally scheduled from 5th day of 9th Tibetan Calendar month.
The annual Debate Examination is one of the most important amongst the three different examinations. Every monk student participates individually, each take turns to challenge on a particular topic randomly selected and defend another’s challenge in their respective class.

Yang-drub Ritual Ceremony 2026

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:42:02 +0530

The traditional Tibetan Buddhist ritual ceremony dedicated to invoke prosperity & harmony. This ritual program is held every year at the monastery, generally during September / October months. It is a three-day event performed by over 30 senior monks.

Yang-drub Ritual Ceremony 2026

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:42:02 +0530

Memorization Examination 2026

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 19:41:13 +0530

The Memorization Examination on texts of prescribed topics of respective classes is annually held on 17th day of 7th Tibetan Calendar month.

Rigchen Debate Ceremony 2026

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:40:31 +0530

It is the major Debate Ceremony held annually for pupils of Karam stage (the last stage in monastic academic hierarchy or the pool from where pupils nominated for respective Geshe award and Lharam course). It is annually held on the 1st & 2nd of the 7th month of Tibetan Calendar.

Rigchung Debate Ceremony 2026

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 19:39:31 +0530

Rigchung Debate Ceremony, the minor debate ceremony held annually, for pupils reaching the primary stage of Prajna Paramita (shung), on the 25th day of 6th month of Tibetan Calendar.
A total no of 16 top selected pupils will participate in this Debate Examination.

Trungkar 2026, 91st Birthday Celebration of HH Dalai Lama

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:37:48 +0530

Trungkar 2026, The 91stBirthday Celebration of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama will take place on 6th July 2026.

Hayagriva Empowerment and Oral Transmission

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:36:52 +0530

H.E. Jhado Rinpoche, former Abbot of Gyuto Monastery, will grant Hayagriva Empowerment and Oral Transmission at Sera Jey Monastery between 17 June – 3 July 2026.

Lingse Geshe Graduation Ceremony 2026

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:35:55 +0530

The summer Lingse Geshe Graduation Ceremony (Yarling) is annually scheduled on 11th & 12th of 3rd Tibetan calendar month.

Tsokhram Geshe Graduation Ceremony 2026

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 19:35:00 +0530

The Tsokhram Geshe Graduation Ceremony generally held on the 1st & 2nd day of 2nd Tibetan calendar month. This year the ceremony is scheduled on 17th & 18th of March 2026. It is one of the four different Geshe titles conferred in the Gelug tradition's scholastic degree.

Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony 2026

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 19:34:03 +0530

Sera Jey Monastery’s annual Hayagriva Retreat Ceremony for the year 2026 is scheduled from 6 – 16 March 2026. Hayagriva Fire Puja and Tsok Offering Ceremony will be held on the final day, 16th March 2026.