July 24th, 2020 marks the anniversary of the Buddha's first turning of the Wheel of Dharma in the Deer Park of Sarnath near Varanasi in India, according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. To mark this sacred day, Sakya Monastery is delighted to make H.E Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche's new book "The Way of Invincible Love" exclusively available as a digital download through our website.
The PDF eBook is freely offered but donations are encouraged to support the Marici Fellowship's ongoing activities to benefit those in need during this time.
Based on teachings first given in early 2018 in Taipei and Seattle, in "The Way of Invincible Love", H.E. Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche draws on the example of the future Buddha Maitreya, embodiment of enlightened loving kindness, and the words of his "Majestic Aspiration" to explore the key features of the Mahayana path to full enlightenment.
Parting from the Four Attachments: Mind Training – H.E. Asanga Rinpoche
When he was twelve years old, the great Sakyapa Lama Sachen Kunga Nyingpo spent six months in strict retreat doing the practice of Arya Manjushri and as a result, on one occasion he had a direct vision of the deity. The glorious Manjughosha, orange in color, was surrounded by a mass of brilliant light and…
Elucidating The Tenet Systems of Buddhist Philosophy – H.E. Abhaya Rinpoche
In this teaching, Rinpoche introduces us to the framework of studies and research taught in Buddhist universities like Dzongsar Institute, giving a detailed outline of the tenet systems, their pioneers and their great philosophical writings. Rinpoche explains how all these studies relate back to the reflection on the “four philosophical schools” that is recited every…
Third Annual North American Sakya Monlam, Seattle, 2019
By Margaret Johnston The Third North American Sakya Monlam for World Peace was hosted by the North American Sakya Monlam for World Peace Foundation and facilitated by the Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism with the full cooperation of the Tibetan Association of Washington and their leaders. This historic event was held from July 12-14, 2019…
Prayer for the Coronavirus Outbreak
HE Khöndung Abhaya Rinpoche translated the dharani of Arya Parnasavari for the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus and for All the Suffering in the World. Click on the image below for the PDF.
Ven. Khenpo Jamyang Chopal Teaches on the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma
Translator: Loppon Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim By Laura Ellis On January 18-19, 2019, students gathered at Sakya Monastery to receive the very auspicious teaching on the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma given by Khenpo Jamyang Chopal on his first visit to Seattle. Venerable Khenpo Jamyang Chopal joined the Dzongsar Khyentse Chokyi Lodro Institute, India…