Liaisons are the personal assistants of our Spiritual Guide, H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche, and are committed to carry out his vision and plans. Decisions for the organisation are made by democratic vote at the Liaison Council under the guidance of His Eminence. The Kechara organisation is growing quickly and the Liaisons Council now has 21 members.

In view of the rapid expansion, the Liaisons have developed a succession plan, which is a two-tiered mentoring program to identify and groom young and dynamic potential Liaisons to carry on His Eminence’s work for future generations.

Potential candidates with relevant experience and skills are nominated by Liaisons and voted in to join the program as either an Associate Liaison or as an Apprentice. The person is then formally invited to accept the privileged position of a liaison. His Eminence is not involved in this process although final nominations are presented to Him for his blessings.

Each Associate Liaison and Apprentice is assigned two mentors from within the Liaison Council. The role of the mentors is to closely nurture, guide and groom the aspirants to eventually become Liaisons. Having two mentors ensures more care and a balanced objectivity in guiding and assessing the development of the aspirants.

Datuk May Phng during her swearing in ceremony as an Associate Liaison. Datuk May has since been unanimously voted in as a full Liaison

Associate Liaison

An Associate Liaison aspires to be a Liaison. An Associate Liaison is invited to provide ideas and take initiative, and has voting privileges. An Associate Liaison is responsible for decisions made and is able to represent His Eminence only with Liaisons’ approval and guidance.

Apprentice

An Apprentice aspires to be an Associate Liaison and eventually to be a Liaison. An Apprentice is invited to provide ideas and take initiative but does not have voting privileges. An Apprentice is not directly responsible for decisions made and is unable to represent His Eminence in any capacity.

Qualifying Criteria

Associate Liaisons and Apprentices:
•    Must have taken Refuge with H.E. Tsem Tulku Rinpoche.
•    Must have Guru Devotion, integrity and honesty.
•    Must be life members of Kechara House and voted in by Liaisons.

The maximum number of Associate Liaisons should be 20% of the current number of Liaisons at the time of nomination. The same limit applies to the number of Apprentices. New Associate Liaisons and Apprentices can be nominated every six months if necessary.

Review Period

There will be a half yearly review of performance, as well as continuous feedback and guidance from mentors and Liaisons.