Offered by H.E. Gyana Vajra Sakya Rinpoche
Saturday, July 26
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Location: Shrine Room
Suggested Contribution: $40 Public, $30 Members
Pre registration and payment required

Sakya Monastery is honored to announce that His Eminence Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, a lineage holder of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism and son of His Holiness Sakya Trizin, will be coming to Seattle this month to bestow a teaching and an initiation at Sakya Monastery as part of his 2008 U.S. teaching tour.

An initiation and blessing to increase one’s lifespan, merit, and wisdom. Amitayus is the Buddha of Boundless Life and Wisdom. Hayagriva is a Fierce Protector and remover of outer obstacles.

H.E. Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, age 29, has received decades of rigorous training from his father, as well as many other lamas such as H.E. Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, H.E. Luding Khen Rinpoche, The Very Venerable Khenpo Appey Rinpoche, and the late Khenpo Migmar Rinpoche. H.E. Gyana Vajra Rinpoche completed his monastic ritual training at Sakya Monastery in Dehra Dun, India and his philosophical training at Sakya College. 

Offered by Tulku Yeshi Gyatso Rinpoche
Saturday, July 26, 2008 (this Saturday)
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Shrine Room
Suggested Contribution: $25 Public, $20 Members (Please Note: no one will be turned away for lack of funds)

Ngondro is a set of four preliminary practices that lay the foundation for the higher practices in the Vajrayana tradition. The purpose of the Ngondro practices is to enable its practitioners to purify their body, speech, and mind, to remove physical and mental obscurations, to gain merit, to increase faith, to cultivate the four contemplations that turn the mind toward the Dharma, and to acquire the two accumulations of merit (the cause) and wisdom (its result) that lead to Buddhahood.

In these dharma lectures, we will be using the Sakya Monastery Ngondro book, The Excellent Path of the Two Accumulations. For those attendees who do not have this book, copies will be available for sale before the lecture. The lecture will last approximately two hours and will be composed of two 55 minute sessions: 1) Teachings, followed by  2) Practice, and Questions and Answers.

This is the first in a series of five weekly lectures that Tulku Yeshi will be offering. The topics of future lectures will be decide by the participants. Dagchen Rinpoche has asked that Tulku Yeshi share these teachings with Sakya Monastery members and friends beginning this Saturday.

Pre-requisite: Tulku Yeshi notes that these teachings and practices are not to be taken lightly. Therefore, these lectures are recommended only for students who can maintain Samaya—the precious bond between guru and student—and who can respect the Three Jewels.

Ven. Tulku Yeshi Gyatso Rinpoche is a Dzogchen master and the reincarnation of Dzogchen Gyaltsab Thodo Rinpoche. He was recognized by H.H. Dalai Lama's Nyingmapa teacher Kyabje Trulshig Rinpoche.  He received teachings from twenty-five masters representing all five schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Tulku Yeshi has written eight books, seven of which have been published, on the subject of Tibetan Buddhism and culture including A One Thousand Year History of Sakyapa. He also writes novels, poetry for mind training, provides Tibetan astrology readings, and can bestow empowerments. Currently he working on Dharma activities at Sakya Monastery in Seattle and is working on his own biography, Magic and Monk.

Requires Shitro Empowerment.

Meditation and Practice for those that have passed away

Open to the public.

For H. H. J. D. Sakya's long life.

Sundays: July 27 and September 28
Time: 8:30 – 9:45 am
Location: Library
Free, donations accepted
All are welcome

In this class, we will go through the Sunday morning Chenrezi practice book, An Ocean of Compassion: Meditation on Chenrezi, page-by-page. We will explain the meaning of the text, the visualizations and the hand gestures (mudras) that should be used in each section.

Chenrezi is the key spiritual practice at Sakya Monastery and blesses us to become kinder and more compassionate, certainly a worthy and noble goal. You can become enlightened just by doing this one spiritual practice.   

• A great class that gives general information of Chenrezi!
• Thank you so much for the welcoming help.
• I enjoy the participation of various aged people.
• The atmosphere here is one of helpfulness and kindness

Laura Ellis is a dedicated student of Tibetan Buddhism and a current board member and volunteer at Sakya Monastery. (7/27/2008)
Adrienne Chan – Executive Director of Sakya Monastery, and since 1978, student of H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Sakya and H.E. Dezhung
Rinpoche III. (9/28/2008)

Monica Wilson and Ariel Wilson: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Cultural Hall – For Children 5 – 12 years old
No Fee/Dana Accepted

The goal of the Children’s Dharma School is to introduce and explore basic Buddhist concepts and principles through historical accounts of Shakyamuni Buddha, folktales, and legends traditionally taught in Tibetan Buddhism. There are exercises to help children develop meditation techniques. Each class lasts approximately 1-1/2 hours and includes a story, activity, and meditation exercises that are prepared for children ages five through twelve. Parents may leave their child/children with the Dharma school while they attend Sunday Chenrezi meditation or join the children’s classes as assistants or observers.

His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
Open to the public.
No fee, Dana donations accepted.

Note that H.E. Dhungsey Gyana Vajra Sakya Rinpoche will be joining our Sunday Chenrezi practice on 7/27/08, which will be led by H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche.

Chenrezi is the Bodhisattva or Deity of loving kindness and compassion.  The Chenrezi service and meditation is the central spiritual practice at Sakya Monastery. It is very easy to practice and enables you to develop loving kindness and compassion in your life.  During the Sunday service, we do the following practices: A Praise of the Twelve Exemplary Deeds of Lord Buddha; the Heart Sutra, and the Chenrezi practice itself where we meditate on the body, speech and mind of Chenrezi.

If possible, please leave your shoes and coat downstairs by the rest rooms to allow more room (and less confusion) for the volunteers running the new sound and video system.  Thank you for your help and consideration!

Requires a major mandala empowerment.

A highest yoga Tantra, with tantric feast

By Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche
Facilitators: Carolyn Massey/Barbara Rona
Wednesday, July 30 , Introduction; Chapters 1-5
Wednesday, August 27, Chapters 6-12
Tuesday, September 30 , Chapters 13-18
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Free, donations accepted

Get together with friends to discuss the dharma! Sogyal Rinpoche praises our current selection, The Joy of Living, as “The first of its kind…a truly compelling and infinitely practical fusion of Tibetan Buddhism and scientific ideas.” Its author, meditation adept Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, suffered from panic disorder in his early childhood, worked with it through practice, and at age 17, became the youngest retreat master in Tibetan Buddhist history. He also became a student of science in his childhood and has contributed to science as a remarkable research subject for the neuroscientists at the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior. Director of the laboratory, Richard J. Davidson, calls The Joy of Living “a beautiful tapestry of Buddhist insight woven together with modern science.”

Carolyn Massey is a longtime member of Sakya Monastery and also a current Board Member. Carolyn is the mother of Dezhung Rinpoche IV, “Tulkula”, who is now living and studying at Sakya College in Dheradun, India.

Barbara Rona is a longtime member of Sakya Monastery. She was a counselor for twenty-five years, then an editor of Buddhist books, and is now a writer. Married to Tom Rona for thirty years, she is the mother of three sons, including Buddhist scholar Thomas Yarnall PhD, also a member of Sakya Monastery.

Requires a Mahakala empowerment.

This practice--which includes a tantric feast offering and a puja-- is designed to protect the Buddha's teachings and protect Buddhist practitioners from obstacles.

Short sits

Fridays at 7:00 PM
Location: Shrine Room
No Fee/Dana Accepted
Beginning and Intermediate Levels

Long sits

Carolyn Massey
Fridays at 7:30 PM
Location: Shrine Room
No Fee/Dana Accepted
Beginning and Intermediate Levels

In this class, we will study Calm Abiding Meditation’s benefits, preparation, methods, and the stages of experience. We will learn how to recognize obstacles and the antidotes to those obstacles. We will learn what to expect and how to find a method that suits each person’s style in order to develop a well-grounded practice. Emphasizing experience, there will be multiple meditation periods with short breaks and time for questions and discussions. The material will be drawn from several sources using past and current meditation masters.

Requires Shitro Empowerment.

Meditation and Practice for those that have passed away

Open to the public.

For H. H. J. D. Sakya's long life.

Monica Wilson and Ariel Wilson: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Cultural Hall – For Children 5 – 12 years old
No Fee/Dana Accepted

The goal of the Children’s Dharma School is to introduce and explore basic Buddhist concepts and principles through historical accounts of Shakyamuni Buddha, folktales, and legends traditionally taught in Tibetan Buddhism. There are exercises to help children develop meditation techniques. Each class lasts approximately 1-1/2 hours and includes a story, activity, and meditation exercises that are prepared for children ages five through twelve. Parents may leave their child/children with the Dharma school while they attend Sunday Chenrezi meditation or join the children’s classes as assistants or observers.

His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
Open to the public.
No fee, Dana donations accepted.

Note that H.E. Dhungsey Gyana Vajra Sakya Rinpoche will be joining our Sunday Chenrezi practice on 7/27/08, which will be led by H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche.

Chenrezi is the Bodhisattva or Deity of loving kindness and compassion.  The Chenrezi service and meditation is the central spiritual practice at Sakya Monastery. It is very easy to practice and enables you to develop loving kindness and compassion in your life.  During the Sunday service, we do the following practices: A Praise of the Twelve Exemplary Deeds of Lord Buddha; the Heart Sutra, and the Chenrezi practice itself where we meditate on the body, speech and mind of Chenrezi.

If possible, please leave your shoes and coat downstairs by the rest rooms to allow more room (and less confusion) for the volunteers running the new sound and video system.  Thank you for your help and consideration!

His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
Open to the public.
No fee, Dana donations accepted.

Chenrezi is the Bodhisattva or Deity of loving kindness and compassion.  The Chenrezi service and meditation is the central spiritual practice at Sakya Monastery. It is very easy to practice and enables you to develop loving kindness and compassion in your life.

Short sits

Fridays at 7:00 PM
Location: Shrine Room
No Fee/Dana Accepted
Beginning and Intermediate Levels

Long sits

Carolyn Massey
Fridays at 7:30 PM
Location: Shrine Room
No Fee/Dana Accepted
Beginning and Intermediate Levels

In this class, we will study Calm Abiding Meditation’s benefits, preparation, methods, and the stages of experience. We will learn how to recognize obstacles and the antidotes to those obstacles. We will learn what to expect and how to find a method that suits each person’s style in order to develop a well-grounded practice. Emphasizing experience, there will be multiple meditation periods with short breaks and time for questions and discussions. The material will be drawn from several sources using past and current meditation masters.

Requires Shitro Empowerment.

Meditation and Practice for those that have passed away

Open to the public.

For H. H. J. D. Sakya's long life.

His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
Open to the public.
No fee, Dana donations accepted.

Note that H.E. Dhungsey Gyana Vajra Sakya Rinpoche will be joining our Sunday Chenrezi practice on 7/27/08, which will be led by H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche.

Chenrezi is the Bodhisattva or Deity of loving kindness and compassion.  The Chenrezi service and meditation is the central spiritual practice at Sakya Monastery. It is very easy to practice and enables you to develop loving kindness and compassion in your life.  During the Sunday service, we do the following practices: A Praise of the Twelve Exemplary Deeds of Lord Buddha; the Heart Sutra, and the Chenrezi practice itself where we meditate on the body, speech and mind of Chenrezi.

If possible, please leave your shoes and coat downstairs by the rest rooms to allow more room (and less confusion) for the volunteers running the new sound and video system.  Thank you for your help and consideration!

Monica Wilson and Ariel Wilson: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Cultural Hall – For Children 5 – 12 years old
No Fee/Dana Accepted

The goal of the Children’s Dharma School is to introduce and explore basic Buddhist concepts and principles through historical accounts of Shakyamuni Buddha, folktales, and legends traditionally taught in Tibetan Buddhism. There are exercises to help children develop meditation techniques. Each class lasts approximately 1-1/2 hours and includes a story, activity, and meditation exercises that are prepared for children ages five through twelve. Parents may leave their child/children with the Dharma school while they attend Sunday Chenrezi meditation or join the children’s classes as assistants or observers.

His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
Open to the public.
No fee, Dana donations accepted.

Chenrezi is the Bodhisattva or Deity of loving kindness and compassion.  The Chenrezi service and meditation is the central spiritual practice at Sakya Monastery. It is very easy to practice and enables you to develop loving kindness and compassion in your life.

Short sits

Fridays at 7:00 PM
Location: Shrine Room
No Fee/Dana Accepted
Beginning and Intermediate Levels

Long sits

Carolyn Massey
Fridays at 7:30 PM
Location: Shrine Room
No Fee/Dana Accepted
Beginning and Intermediate Levels

In this class, we will study Calm Abiding Meditation’s benefits, preparation, methods, and the stages of experience. We will learn how to recognize obstacles and the antidotes to those obstacles. We will learn what to expect and how to find a method that suits each person’s style in order to develop a well-grounded practice. Emphasizing experience, there will be multiple meditation periods with short breaks and time for questions and discussions. The material will be drawn from several sources using past and current meditation masters.

Requires Shitro Empowerment.

Meditation and Practice for those that have passed away

Open to the public.

For H. H. J. D. Sakya's long life.

Monica Wilson and Ariel Wilson: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Cultural Hall – For Children 5 – 12 years old
No Fee/Dana Accepted

The goal of the Children’s Dharma School is to introduce and explore basic Buddhist concepts and principles through historical accounts of Shakyamuni Buddha, folktales, and legends traditionally taught in Tibetan Buddhism. There are exercises to help children develop meditation techniques. Each class lasts approximately 1-1/2 hours and includes a story, activity, and meditation exercises that are prepared for children ages five through twelve. Parents may leave their child/children with the Dharma school while they attend Sunday Chenrezi meditation or join the children’s classes as assistants or observers.

His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
Open to the public.
No fee, Dana donations accepted.

Note that H.E. Dhungsey Gyana Vajra Sakya Rinpoche will be joining our Sunday Chenrezi practice on 7/27/08, which will be led by H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche.

Chenrezi is the Bodhisattva or Deity of loving kindness and compassion.  The Chenrezi service and meditation is the central spiritual practice at Sakya Monastery. It is very easy to practice and enables you to develop loving kindness and compassion in your life.  During the Sunday service, we do the following practices: A Praise of the Twelve Exemplary Deeds of Lord Buddha; the Heart Sutra, and the Chenrezi practice itself where we meditate on the body, speech and mind of Chenrezi.

If possible, please leave your shoes and coat downstairs by the rest rooms to allow more room (and less confusion) for the volunteers running the new sound and video system.  Thank you for your help and consideration!

His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
Open to the public.
No fee, Dana donations accepted.

Chenrezi is the Bodhisattva or Deity of loving kindness and compassion.  The Chenrezi service and meditation is the central spiritual practice at Sakya Monastery. It is very easy to practice and enables you to develop loving kindness and compassion in your life.

Short sits

Fridays at 7:00 PM
Location: Shrine Room
No Fee/Dana Accepted
Beginning and Intermediate Levels

Long sits

Carolyn Massey
Fridays at 7:30 PM
Location: Shrine Room
No Fee/Dana Accepted
Beginning and Intermediate Levels

In this class, we will study Calm Abiding Meditation’s benefits, preparation, methods, and the stages of experience. We will learn how to recognize obstacles and the antidotes to those obstacles. We will learn what to expect and how to find a method that suits each person’s style in order to develop a well-grounded practice. Emphasizing experience, there will be multiple meditation periods with short breaks and time for questions and discussions. The material will be drawn from several sources using past and current meditation masters.

Requires Shitro Empowerment.

Meditation and Practice for those that have passed away

Open to the public.

For H. H. J. D. Sakya's long life.

His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
Open to the public.
No fee, Dana donations accepted.

Note that H.E. Dhungsey Gyana Vajra Sakya Rinpoche will be joining our Sunday Chenrezi practice on 7/27/08, which will be led by H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche.

Chenrezi is the Bodhisattva or Deity of loving kindness and compassion.  The Chenrezi service and meditation is the central spiritual practice at Sakya Monastery. It is very easy to practice and enables you to develop loving kindness and compassion in your life.  During the Sunday service, we do the following practices: A Praise of the Twelve Exemplary Deeds of Lord Buddha; the Heart Sutra, and the Chenrezi practice itself where we meditate on the body, speech and mind of Chenrezi.

If possible, please leave your shoes and coat downstairs by the rest rooms to allow more room (and less confusion) for the volunteers running the new sound and video system.  Thank you for your help and consideration!

Monica Wilson and Ariel Wilson: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: Cultural Hall – For Children 5 – 12 years old
No Fee/Dana Accepted

The goal of the Children’s Dharma School is to introduce and explore basic Buddhist concepts and principles through historical accounts of Shakyamuni Buddha, folktales, and legends traditionally taught in Tibetan Buddhism. There are exercises to help children develop meditation techniques. Each class lasts approximately 1-1/2 hours and includes a story, activity, and meditation exercises that are prepared for children ages five through twelve. Parents may leave their child/children with the Dharma school while they attend Sunday Chenrezi meditation or join the children’s classes as assistants or observers.