Date: May 25th-27th
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Sakya Monastery Shrine Room
This is an opportunity to show devotion to our Guru by honoring the parinirvana of our esteemed teacher, the founder of Sakya Monastery. The Monastery has chosen the profound Chenrezi practice of lovingkindness to celebrate the legacy of His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Dorje Chang and his Dharma activities, including fostering the unbroken stream of the Chenrezi practice in the West. Prayer texts will be available in Tibetan transliteration.
Participants may support this event by making a monetary donation, or by bringing flowers, incense, candles or fruit.
*There will be a Tsok offering during each afternoon event.
Welcome to Sakya Monastery
Sakya Monastery provides access to the Buddha’s teachings and guidance in a community of practitioners. Sakya Monastery provides a place to learn from highly qualified and spiritual Tibetan Lamas in a beautiful traditional setting.
How to learn about Sakya Monastery:
To learn more about the practice of Tibetan Buddhism at Sakya Monastery:
- Attend the monthly Orientation – answers the most frequently asked questions.
- Attend the 8:30 am Sunday morning introductory class and the 10:00 am Chenrezi service (open to the public). As we occasionally have special events, please check our calendar for the current schedule: Calendar of Classes and Events
- Attend a Virupa Educational Institute (VEI) class at Sakya Monastery.
- Attend the 7:00 pm Friday evening Calm Abiding meditation. Free and open to the public.
If you have any questions, please call Sakya Monastery at 206-789-2573 weekdays between 9:00 am and Noon, Pacific Time.
Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche and the Benefits of Tsok Kor Practice
Teaching by Tulku Yeshi Rinpoche
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Shrine Room
Suggested donation: $20 Members, $30 Non-Members
Prerequisite: None
Guru Rinpoche (or Guru Padmasambhava) is the most important Guru in Tibetan Buddhism. Tibetans believe that he is the 2nd Buddha. He is considered to have 8 manifestations and some of them appear together with their consorts or alone like other Tantric Deities. In this class you will learn about the story of Guru Rinpoche and his manifestations, the teachings they gave, and how to practice in your daily life.
11th Annual Saka Dawa Retreat
1,000-Armed Chenrezi and Nyung Nye Vows
Led by Khenpo Jampa Rinpoche
Sunday and Monday, June 16 and 17
Time: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Shrine Room
No retreat fee, but offerings to the Lamas and the Monastery are welcomed.
The fourth month of the Tibetan Buddhist calendar is called “Saka Dawa.”The full moon day (15th day) of the fourth month marks the holiest day in Tibetan Buddhism: the Buddha’s Conception, Enlightenment, and parting into Nirvana. It is auspicious to perform meritorious activities on this specific day. The merit generated from these virtuous activities increases 10 million fold. This year, that day is Monday, June 17, when for the benefit of all sentient beings and world peace, Khenpo Jampa Rinpoche will lead the retreat. The practice for this retreat is the 1,000-Armed Chenrezi.