Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism
"Through the practice of Vajrayana Buddhism, may the radiant flower of
Tibetan Culture be preserved for the benefit of all beings."

H.E. Dagmo Kusho’s Birthday Celebration 2019

Speech by David Spiekerman In the high country of eastern Tibet known as Kham over 80 years ago, a baby girl was born who eventually would be absolutely instrumental in transforming the spiritual lives of thousands of human beings across Mother Earth. With the loving guidance of her husband and root guru, the great Sakya…

Third Year Memorial Anniversary of His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Dorje Chang

By Adrienne Chan, May 2019 Worldwide memorial ceremonies were held in honor of H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Dorje Chang’s parinirvana. Often in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, more emphasis is placed on a Lama’s parinirvana than their birth. The reasons for commemorating a Lama’s passing are twofold: 1) disciples are celebrating the guru’s lifetime accomplishments, and 2)…

H.E. Khöndung Gyana Vajra Rinpoche Bestows Mahakala Initiation

By Alyssa McFarland, April 2019 His Eminence Khöndung Gyana Vajra Rinpoche visited Seattle, WA April 24-26 and bestowed the Mahakala initiation at Sakya Monastery on April 25. H.E. Gyana Vajra Rinpoche is the son of His Holiness Sakya Trichen Rinpoche (the 41st Sakya Trizin) and younger brother of His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin. On…
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Annual Holiday Sale of Handicrafts and Baked Treats

Saturday, December 1, 2019 Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tibetan clothing, prayer flags, handicrafts, jewelry, art, and more! Come see the cultural hall and library transformed into a marketplace of vendors at Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism. Items offered for sale include: blankets, jewelry, statues, prayer flags, incense, clothing, art prints, books, CDs, and…

Sand Mandala Creation

By Lama Migmar
Dates: Monday through Friday, November 4th through 8th, from 1:00-2:00 pm.
Location: Library
Free, donations accepted

This event will take place over five days in November, 2019. The Library will be open for viewing during the above times.

Join us as Lama Migmar shows us how this amazing process is done, talks to us about what Sand Mandalas represent, and how they are used as a meditational aid.

Setting up a Home Shrine

By Lama Kelsang
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Sakya Monastery Shrine Room
Suggested Donation: $20 Members, $30 Non-Members

A shrine is a place that holds the symbols of enlightened body speech and mind. A home shrine creates a sacred space for you to focus your spiritual practice. By making offerings, we purify our obscurations and generate positive merit, which moves us further along the path to enlightenment.
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