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."

Memorial Service for the Parinirvana of His Eminence Kyabje Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche

Today we have sad news to share. On Monday, December 30, 2019 His Eminence Kyabje Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche passed into parinirvana. Since his passing, Rinpoche remained in thukdam meditative state for twelve days at his residence at the Chime Gatsal Ling Monastery in Dharamsala, India. Rinpoche finally emerged from thukdam on January 10th on the…

H.E. Khöndung Avikrita Rinpoche Bestows the Maitreya Initiation

By Laura Ellis On February 2nd 2019, H.E. Khöndung Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche bestowed the Maitreya initiation from the lineage of the Indian master Asanga’s pure vision. Rinpoche described Maitreya as the bodhisattva who made the determination to realize the Dharma and keep it relevant for our future. Lord Buddha Shakyamuni prophesized that Maitreya will be…

Sand Mandala Creation with Lama Migmar

By Stephanie Prince Between November 4 through November 10, 2019, Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism was very fortunate that our Resident Artist, Venerable Lama Migmar, single-handedly created a sand mandala of Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig in Tibetan). The public were invited to view it each day as the creation progressed. Lama Migmar diligently, patiently, and expertly accomplished…

Bhadracarya Festival 2019

By Ven. Lekshay Sangpo (above: H.E. Avikrita Rinpoche at the 2019 Bhadracarya Festival in Lumbini) Bhadracarya Festival is in Lumbini, Nepal. Not only is it the birthplace of the Buddha, it is also one of my favorite places in the Buddhist world. It’s a rural area where pilgrims joyfully swarm among local Nepalis who are…

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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