About Shechen
“I have shown you the path to freedom, but liberation depends on you.”
— Shakyamuni Buddha
Long before the world grew fast and loud, a quiet balance already existed between us, heaven’s clarity, and earth’s steady ground. Genuine transformation is built on more than usefulness; it begins when we drop our pretenses, remember our shared dignity, and learn to live in quiet harmony once more.
Shravakanyana
Refuge in Sanity
The Buddha is not elsewhere, it is the innate sanity of our own mind. Decency begins when we drop our pretenses, with the ease of seeing things as they are, and trusting our natural wisdom to respond.
The Courage of Compassion
The Courage of Compassion
Compassion is not a soft sentiment, but a quiet courage. To practice compassion is to remain steady, open-hearted, and fully available to people and situations just as they are.
Vajrayana
Perception of the Sane
When the veil of pretense falls away, the beauty of clarity and wakefulness reveals itself. We discover that we ourselves are the Buddhas, and that the world, in its essence, is fundamentally decent.
Dedicated to decent, compassionate, and mindful living.
To nurture a global community, our mission is to empower individuals on their path of self-transformation by:
Offering a Path to Practice
Equipping our global community with relevant, effective tools and supportive guidance.
Cultivating
Decency
Exploring our innate decency as an essential ground for our daily lives and interactions.
Providing
Accessible Wisdom
Making transformative teachings readily available and relevant to all practitioners and seekers.
Explore Our Lineage
As one of Nyingma’s Six Mother Monasteries, Shechen stood for centuries as a sanctuary of unbroken wisdom. It has remained a guardian of ancient practice, living memory, and gentle human dignity.
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Cultural Responsibilities
Our commitment to preserving Tibetan Buddhist culture, art, and history
Social Responsibilities
Our social impact initiatives and the Karuna humanitarian programmes.