new Disciplinarian Ceremony 2025The traditional handing and taking over ceremony of the Disciplinarian chair, by the previous to the new elected, was held during the Gaden Ngamchoe, Lama Tsong Khapa Day, 25th day of 10th Tibetan Lunar Calendar month, 14th December 2025. The outgoing disciplinarian handed over the charge to his successor, Lharam Geshe Tsering Dhondup, before the presence of the monastery’s administrator, council members, representatives of Khangtsens and departments. Earlier in the morning, a customary ceremony was also held at the prayer assembly of Sera Thekchenling Lachi Monastery earlier in the morning.

instatement new Disciplinarian 2024 25On the auspicious day of Gaden Ngamchoe (Lama Tsong Khapa’s Parinirvana), as per the Geluk monastic tradition, Lharampa Geshe Yeshi Phuntsok of Tehor Khangtsen the new elected Chief Disciplinarian of Sera Jey Monastery takes over the charge from his predecessor Lharam Geshe Thupten Yargyal of Jadrel Khangtsen. The ceremony is held in the presence of the monastery’s Chief Administrator, Chant Master, Khangtsen heads and representatives of various departments.

Nnew Disciplinarian Instatement Ceremony 2023As customary to Geluk monastic tradition, Lharmapa Geshe Thupten Yargyal of Jadel Khangtsen the new elected Chief Disciplinarian of Sera Jey Monastery takes over the charge from his predecessor Lharampa Geshe Sonam Paljor Damo, on the Day of Lama Tsong Khapa's Parinirvana, 7th December 2023.

New Disciplinarian Instatement 18Dec2022The instatement ceremony of Sera Jey Monastery's new Chief Disciplinarian (Dean) was held on 18 December 2022, the 25th day of the 10th Tibetan month of year 2149. The new Chief Disciplinarian Geshe Sonam Paljor Damo took charge of his responsibility from the outgoing Chief Disciplinarian Geshe Nyima Tsering.
The two Assistant Disciplinarians were also instated during the ceremony. The Chief and the two Assistant Disciplinarians will administer their responsibility for a term of one year.