Sakya Monastery Re-Opening Announcement
We are pleased to announced that, beginning on Monday, August 1st, 2022, Sakya Monastery will be open to the public for the following events:
- Sunday Chenrezi
- Thursday Chenrezi
- Calm Abiding Meditation
- Green Tara Puja
- Guru Puja
- Holy Days
- Memorials
*The above events will also still be offered virtually on Zoom or Livestream*
Full Vaccination and KN95 Masks are required for all in-person events. If you have been exposed to Covid or have symptoms, stay at home. Greeters will check at the door.
Check the Monastery calendar for more information: online calendar.

How to learn about Sakya Monastery
To learn more about the practice of Tibetan Buddhism at Sakya Monastery (all are free and open to the public):
- Attend the monthly Sakya Monastery Overview and Orientation on Zoom – answers the most frequently asked questions.
- Attend the 7:30 pm Monday evening introductory class (on Zoom) and the 10:00 am Sunday Chenrezi service (livestreamed on our website and our Facebook page). Details for these online events can be found on our calendar: Calendar of Classes and Events
- Attend a Virupa Educational Institute (VEI) class on Zoom. Once scheduled, these classes are then listed on our calendar: Calendar of Classes and Events
- Attend the 7:00 pm Friday evening Calm Abiding meditation on Zoom. Free and open to the public. Please check our calendar for the Zoom link and the current schedule: Calendar of Classes and Events
If you have any questions, please call Sakya Monastery at 206-789-2573 weekdays between 9:00 am and Noon, Pacific Time.
Bestowed by H.E. Thartse Khen Rinpoche
Date: Wednesday, July 27th
Time: 6:00 pm PT
In-person Initiation
*Full vaccination and KN95 mask required*
Suggested Donation: $40 Members, $60 Non-Members
Registration required: 70 spaces available. Register at https://conta.cc/3bZN5wC.
Buddha-Nature Dharma Lecture (In Person)
By H.E. Asanga Vajra Rinpoche
Date: Sunday, July 24th
Time: 10:00 am PT
In-person Dharma Lecture
*Full vaccination and KN95 mask required*
Suggested Donation: $40 Members, $60 Non-Members
Registration required: 70 spaces available. Please register at https://conta.cc/3HFInQm by July 22nd.
Refuge Ceremony (In Person)
By H.E. Asanga Vajra Rinpoche
Date: Sunday, July 24th
Time: 11:30 am PT
In-person Ceremony
*Full vaccination and KN95 mask required*
Registration: 70 spaces available. Please email monastery@sakya.org to register.