Following in the footsteps of The Masters
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 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. For a more user friendly version, download our app through iPhone or Android, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for a full visual experience.
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 Nekhor develops, we aspire to include even more sacred sites associated with such authentic masters.
Nekhor’s Webcast Series
In celebration of our ten-year anniversary, Nekhor is hosting a monthly webcast series every Guru Rinpoche Day until August, 2026. Closely following the Pema Kathang, The Chronicles of Padma, a biography of Guru Rinpoche revealed by Orgyen Lingpa from Yarlung Sheldrak, the webcast guides the viewers through Guru Rinpoche’s entire life story. You can find the links to all the past recordings below, in multiple languages, and we will continue to post the latest recording every month.
1 - Following in the Footsteps of the Lotus-Born Guru: Aspirations, Birth, Youth and Dharma Entrance
2 - Following in the Footsteps of the Lotus-Born Guru: Gaining Accomplishment in the Charnel Grounds
3 - Following in the Footsteps of the Lotus-Born Guru: Attaining Immortality at Maratika
4 - Following in the Footsteps of the Lotus-Born Guru: Attaining Awakening at Asura and Yangleshö
5 - Following in the Footsteps of the Lotus-Born Guru: Entrance to Tibet and Binding Spirits
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