Rigram Geshe Graduation Ceremony for the year 2016 was held on 23rd and 24th of July 2016.  It is one of the four categories of Geshe; a scholastic title equivalent to Master of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies.  The graduation ceremony for each category is held annually.  The ceremony are held in the main temple before the sangha assembly.  Eight pupil monks graduated in this year's ceremony.

The monastery and its sangha community offer our heartfelt prayers for the Long Life Offering by our branch - Taiwan Sera Jey Omniscience Dharma Academy to His Venerable Master Hai Tao Lama; and Greetings on the 58th Birthday. We sincerely wish for your healthy long life and success in all your spiritual and social missions

Today, 18th of July 2016, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Gedun Choephel has been enthroned the new Abbot (75th) of Sera Jey Monastery, following the successful completion of his predecessor 74th abbot – Khensur Geshe Lobsang Delek's tenure and retirement.

The enthronement ceremony was held at the main temple of Sera Jey Monastery, before a full attendance of the sangha community.

The monastery's Scholarship For Higher Education (selectively for poor and needy students in the community) for the year 2016-17 grant was awarded to a total of 14 + 1 students. The scholarship was presented during the Celebration Ceremony of His Holiness The Dalai Lama's 81st Birthday at Lugsam Tibetan Settlement's Community Hall. The grant of students who were not able to attend the ceremony were presented to their parents.

This scholarship program is initiated by the monastery as part of its educational and social service to the society, in line with HIs Holiness The Dalai Lama's message to serving and helping the poor and needy in the society.