Following in the footsteps of The Masters

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Nekhor connects you with THe sacred Landscape of Awakening

An initiative of Samye Translations, Nekhor is driven by a single mission: to connect you with the sacred sites where awakened masters have lived, practiced, and benefited our world. We provide this through an interactive app, online resources, print publications, and on-the-ground expertise — so that those seeking true wisdom can follow in their footsteps, and bring their blessings onto the spiritual path.

Buddha Shakyamuni

Guru Ngadrama (Guru Rinpoche "Looks Like Me")

Beginning with Buddha Shakyamuni, from whom all streams of Buddhism in our modern age have flowed, and Guru Padmasambhava, the forefather of Tibetan Buddhism, we invite the intrepid spiritual seeker to journey with us through South Asia and explore the physical landscape that is the literal foundation of the Dharma. As an ever developing source of information, we are constantly adding more sacred sites associated with such authentic masters. Please consider supporting us through a monthly subscription to help us maintain our mission.

 

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We are pleased to launch, on this particularly auspicious Guru Rinpoché Day, the Nekhor app. “Nekhor” in Tibetan means “Circling the Sacred,” or simply “Pilgrimage,” this is exactly what this app will help y
On this auspicious day of Lhabab Duchen, our Nekhor pilgrimage finally reached the last stop of the journey, following the footsteps of Guru Padmasambhava in Nepal. At this confluence of rivers, known as Tsawarong, the Mahaguru tamed twenty-one Genye
Our journey today led us to Yarinak, the place where Guru Padmasambhava spent years in retreat practicing Vajrakilaya, the embodiment of enlightened action. 🙏 The luminous Lama Opak recounted stories of the Mahaguru’s feats here, and together
Our pilgrimage has brought us to Chumik Changchup, the Spring of Awakening, where Guru Padmasambhava tamed blood-thirsty demons and pacified the land, so that blessed water still flows to this day. 💙 We had the good fortune to spend some joyful mome
Our Nekhor pilgrimage has continued with a visit to the caves of Asura and Yanglesho, said to be equivalent to Bodh Gaya for followers for Guru Padmasambhava. 🌸 Lama Ngawang Yeshe, who has lived and mediated here since he was a young boy, recounted
Nekhor began celebrating the upcoming launch of “Following in Your Footsteps: The Lotus-Born Guru in Nepal” with a pilgrimage to the caves of Maratika. Drupla Sonam Tsering led us through the forested hills and subterranean caverns where
During the enthronement [of seven-year old Kyapjé Dilgo Khyentsé Rinpoché], Zhechen Gyaltsap spoke to the child, “If you are truly a reincarnation, you should be able to recall your memories of the past. Think carefully now
"Countless practitioners have gained experience and realization by seeing the Mahaguru in person and receiving his teachings. Guru Rinpoché himself said that if we supplicate him, he will bless us. In fact, bestowing his blessings upon us