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."
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Glossary

Important Terms used in Tibetan Buddhism: Adhi – a white and purple/red shawl for meditation, a symbol of respect for the spiritual practice. Bodhicitta – the enlightenment attitude – the resolve or intent to attain enlightenment of a Buddha for the benefit of all beings, not just oneself. Bodhisattva – one worthy of nirvana who…

Board of Advisors

  Sakya Monastery Board of Advisors2016-2017 His Eminence Avikrita Sakya – Head Lama His Eminence Abhaya Sakya – Associate Head Lama His Eminence Asanga Sakya – Associate Head Lama Venerable Minzu Sakya – Phuntsok Phodrang Representative Venerable Ani Sakya – Phuntsok Phodrang Representative Venerable Mati Sakya – Phuntsok Phodrang Representative Venerable Zaya Sakya – Phuntsok…

Sakya History

The profound and vast teachings of Buddhism were expounded for our present age by Shakyamuni Buddha. These doctrines were preserved for over a thousand years in India by a succession of unsurpassed masters of the tradition. During the eighth century this fully developed canon of teachings was firmly established in Tibet by Guru Padmasambhava. And…

Lamas

H. H. JIGDAL DAGCHEN SAKYA His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya Rinpoche (the founder and Principal Guru of Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism in Seattle, WA) was born into the Phuntsok branch of the Khön lineage in 1929 in southwestern Tibet. As imminent successor to the throne of Sakya and future head of the Sakya School…

About Us

Important Resources: His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya (PDF) Introduction to Sakya Monastery (PDF) Lamas Sakya Monastery (PDF) Board of Advisors Sakya History Sakya Centers Sakya Chronicles (Online Newsletter) Cultural Programs (PDF) Religious Class Curriculum Sakya Monastery provides access to the Buddha’s teachings and guidance in a community of practitioners. We offer a wide variety of…

Blessings

Compiled by: His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya For more information on Blessing & Ceremonies contact Sakya Monastery. Taking Refuge Taking refuge is the first step on the Buddhist Path to Enlightenment. It is a formal ceremony during which a person officially becomes a Buddhist. For most, it is a natural outgrowth of learning about Buddhism…
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