Memorable journeys and gatherings
From 26 September to 2 October 2026, Khenpo Chagkhung Tsewang Rinpoche compassionately led a complete seven-day Dzogchen Longchen Nyingtik Phowa retreat at Ju De Academy in Melbourne.
From 31 August to 21 September 2026, Khenpo Chagkhung Tsewang Rinpoche led three weeks of Dharma teachings and practices in Sydney, including transmissions, empowerments, Guru Yoga, Chöd and group practices.
Kyabgon Tsewang Rinpoche conducts Dharma activities in Malaysia, benefiting local followers.
Led by Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche, the pilgrimage group undertook a fifteen-day sacred journey through Bhutan, visiting major Buddhist sites in Paro, Thimphu, Bumthang, Punakha, and Paro Taktsang. Following the path of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok’s 1990 journey to Bhutan, participants engaged in prostrations, tsok practices, prayers and aspiration prayers. The pilgrimage also honoured the enlightened activities of Guru Padmasambhava, Longchenpa, Thangtong Gyalpo, and other great masters, dedicating all accumulated merit to the flourishing of the Dharma, world peace, and the liberation of all beings.
A heartfelt welcome to Khenchen Tsulnam Rinpoche, a master of the Kagyu tradition and heart-disciple of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, whose visit brought immense blessing and joy to our community.
Tsewang Rinpoche travelled to Nepal to bestow complete empowerments and oral transmissions of the Collected Works of Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche, and presided over the Longchenpa memorial ceremony at Shechen Monastery.
The sixth commemorative Dharma assembly in Melbourne since 2019, honoring the 22nd Parinirvana anniversary of H.H. Choji Yishin Norbu Jigme Phuntsok.
Tsewang Rinpoche bestowed the rare Dudjom Tersar Throma Nagmo Empowerment and Teachings in Melbourne, with over one hundred participants.
Tsewang Rinpoche received a ritual bell that had once belonged to Chakhung Tulku Dorje Dradül, offered by a devoted student from Tibet.
The 5th Australia Powa Practice Retreat in Sydney has been successfully completed. Powa is a key practice for rebirth in Amitabha's Pure Land.
Khenpo Tsewang created the Tantric Peaceful Deities Magical Illusion Sand Mandala in Sydney. May it bring harmony and peace to the world.
Khenpo Tsewang undertook a retreat at Tsopema and attended the Nipam Rinpoche Parinirvana Anniversary at Namdroling Monastery, the largest Nyingma monastery in South India.
The 3rd Translator's Conference of Yishin Norbu Memorial Dharma Translation House, held at Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery, Boudha, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Khenpo Tsewang visited Maratika and held a grand Longevity Buddha Puja and Pupa Vajra practice at Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche's monastery next to Maratika Cave.
Khenpo Tsewang invited to attend the Monastic Teacher Training Workshop held at SINI, hosted by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and the Sarnath International Nyingma Institute in Sarnath.
H.E. Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche bestowed the Khenpo Degree upon Tsewang Rinpoche at Lumbini on the auspicious occasion of Lhabab Düchen, with the King of Nepal in attendance and inauguration of the One Thousand Buddha Temple.
Guru Rinpoche Puja & pilgrimage to Uluru — the Copper Coloured Mountain (Zangdog Palri), pure land of Guru Padmasambhava. Tsok offering and Lingdro Dechen Rolmo sacred dance performed for world peace.
Celebrating one year of virtuous deeds, wisdom and compassion for all beings.
A three-day Guru Yoga practice retreat led by Khenpo Chagkhung Tsewang Rinpoche in Sydney, Australia.
A seven-day Powa practice retreat led by Khenpo Chagkhung Tsewang Rinpoche in Melbourne, Australia.
Completed 100-day retreat at the sacred Asura Cave, Pharping, Nepal. Arranged by H.E. Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche.
A 20-day pilgrimage led by Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche to sacred Buddhist sites in Nepal and India.
Photographs from Dudjom Chöd Practice, held in Melbourne, Australia.
Photographs from Naga Offering, held in Melbourne, Australia.
Photographs from 20th Parinirvana Anniversary of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok, held in Melbourne, Australia.
Photographs from Meeting with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, held in Melbourne, Australia.
Photographs from Burying Treasure Vases and Chöd Practice, held in Melbourne, Australia.
Photographs from Burying Treasure Vases, held in Melbourne, Australia.
Photographs from Mahamaya Peaceful and Wrathful Deities Puja, held in Melbourne, Australia.
Photographs from Jambhala Puja, held in Melbourne, Australia.
Photographs from First MDTH Translators Conference, held in Bylakuppe, India.
Photographs from 90th Birthday Anniversary of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok, held in Melbourne, Australia.
Photographs from 19th Parinirvana Anniversary of H.H. Jigme Phuntsok, held in Melbourne.
Practicing the Dudjom Throma, the Black Wrathful Mother, in different places around Melbourne under the guidance of Khenpo Tsewang Rinpoche.
On 20 December 2022, the translation team at Namdroling Monastery performed the annual King Gesar solkha at the Memorial Dharma Translation House office to pacify obstacles and support the swift accomplishment of its work.
From 15–18 December 2022, Tsewang Rinpoche created a Mahamaya peaceful-deities sand mandala and led prayers, practice and its ceremonial dissolution for local devotees and residents in Sydney.
A Naga Vase Offering Puja was held at Fort Nepean, Melbourne, on 20 November 2022.
Khenpo Tsulnam Rinpoche visited Yishin Norbu in Melbourne in October 2022.
Kurukulla Empowerment & Fire Puja held in Melbourne in September 2022.
King Gesar Empowerment held in Melbourne in June 2022.
Buddha Amitābha Empowerment held in Melbourne in March 2022.
H.H. Jigme Phuntsok Birthday Celebration held in Melbourne in March 2022.
Hundred Peaceful and Wrathful Deities Practice held in Melbourne in March 2022.
17th H.H. Jigme Phuntsok Parinirvana Anniversary held in Melbourne in January 2021.
16th H.H. Jigme Phuntsok Parinirvana Anniversary held in Melbourne in January 2020.
Photographs from activities in Singapore in December 2019.
Photographs from activities in India and Bhutan in 2018.