About 300 years ago, the 8th Tai Situpa introduced a tradition of practicing different tantras of the Old and New Schools of Tibetan Buddhism at Palpung Thubten Choekhor Ling Monastic Seat in Tibet. The practices included approach and accomplishment recitations as well as intensive sadhana pujas of many tantras, including the Chakrasamvara, Hevajra, Guhyasamaja tantras. This was continued and further developed by the successive incarnations of the Tai Situpas.

In order to ensure the long-term preservation of this tradition, Guru Vajradhara the 12th Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa presented a reformed syllabus of the Palpung Sherabling Tantric College on 15 March.

Guru Vajradhara improved the education programme by appointing new specialized teachers, presenting a new schedule of annual, monthly and daily pujas and expanding the syllabus. He also laid out a detailed study plan for subjects such as: learning how to perform intensive sadhana pujas and Vajra dances; making tormas, torma ornaments and sand mandalas; chanting ritual melodies; playing ritual instruments; and as well as for learning Tibetan grammar, Buddhist ethics and mind training. He introduced the issuing of diplomas upon successfully completing the gradual study programme and also the granting certificates to specialized teachers of the various subjects.

On the same day, Guru Vajradhara also appointed new assistant teachers at the Monastic College.

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