Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism

06/24/2026

Sharing the “Overview of the Sakya Monastery in Jaigaon, India” presentation video by Zaya Vajra Sakya Rinpoche and Barbara Lehman. This is a re-recording of the live presentation they gave in May, 2026. The presentation summarizes the history and construction progress as of mid-May, 2026.

https://youtu.be/4CAoHdKzevM

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This video is a re-recording of the “Overview of the Sakya Monaster...

06/24/2026

At the Sakya Monastery The Four Foundations of Mindfulness teaching by Khenpo Jampa Rinpoche

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness are an important Buddhist meditation practice for cultivating awareness and wisdom.

1. Mindfulness of the Body

* Observing the nature and condition of the body.
* For example, being mindful of breathing in and out, walking, sitting, lying down, and other bodily activities.

1. Mindfulness of Feelings

* Being aware of pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral feelings as they arise.
* Understanding that all feelings are impermanent and constantly changing.

1. Mindfulness of Mind

* Observing the state of the mind: whether there is attachment, anger, confusion, or other mental conditions.
* Recognizing and understanding the mind’s present state.

1. Mindfulness of Phenomena (Mental Objects / Dharmas)

* Contemplating various phenomena such as the aggregates, elements, sense bases, and the Four Noble Truths.
* Realizing the impermanent and selfless nature of all phenomena.

Benefits of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness

* Reduces mental distraction and restlessness.
* Develops wisdom and insight.
* Leads to an understanding of impermanence, suffering, and non-self.
* Establishes the foundation for progressing on the path to liberation.

06/22/2026

There is still time to register for the 2026 Marici Fellowship Summer Camp! Registration will close on July 9th.

This year, summer camp will take place from Sunday, July 12 – Tuesday, July 14th.

Register here: https://forms.gle/1drvF62LkLuYrVcQ6

Please join H.E. Khöndung Avikrita Rinpoche and members of Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism for the 5th Annual Marici Fellowship Summer Camp, just an hour southwest of Seattle.

06/22/2026

This Saturday, Marici Fellowship volunteers were surprised by a visit from H.E. Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche! 😊🙏🏻

The monastery was filled with friends coming together to care for the monastery and prepare for upcoming special events, everyone was busy and all smiles.

The Marici Monthly meal was also prepared and taken to Mary Pilgrims shelter, the garden and lawn trimmed and watered .

The Monastery was cared for inside and out , thank you so much everyone !

06/20/2026

Please join us for the Summer of Unequaled Compassion, a special weekend from H.E. Khöndung Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche that offers the rare opportunity to receive the uncommon mind-training of the Mahasiddha Virupa with the initiations of Bhurkumkuta and Red Dzambhala, bringing together authentic transmissions for bodhicitta, wellbeing, and abundance. This will take place on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26. Registration is required – please register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xbd7wra

06/19/2026

This Sunday, Venerable Khenpo Jampa Rinpoche will be teaching at the Children’s Dharma School at 10:00 am at Sakya Monastery. We invite parents to attend with their children, ages 5-12, in the Cultural Hall.

06/11/2026

Photos from the 18th Annual Saka Dawa Retreat hosted by Sakya Monastery and the Tibetan Association of Washington, led by Venerable Khenpo Jampa Rinpoche. Thank you to Kurt Smith for these beautiful photos!

06/03/2026

Congratulations!

We are happy to announce the marriage of HE Khöndung Asanga Vajra Rinpoche to Dagmo Tsepak Lhatso. https://www.facebook.com/share/1BFQ5P7M1A/

We pray that the Triple Gem bless the joyous couple with a long life of happiness, well-being and prosperity.

Sakya Monastery, Seattle

05/25/2026

A few Sundays ago, on May 3rd, Sakya Monastery joyously celebrated His Eminence Khöndung Asanga Rinpoche’s 27th birthday with a Mandala Offering, special prayers which included the recitation of the 16 arhat prayer and his Long Life prayer. We sang Happy Birthday and enjoyed cake and Long Life rice. His Eminence was born on May 1st, 1999 in Seattle, Washington. We wish H.E. Khöndung Asanga Rinpoche good health, prosperity, and Long Life to continue teaching the Dharma worldwide.

05/20/2026

Registration for the 2026 Marici Fellowship Summer Camp is open!

This year, summer camp will take place from Sunday, July 12 – Tuesday, July 14th.

Register here before July 9th: https://forms.gle/1drvF62LkLuYrVcQ6

Please join H.E. Khöndung Avikrita Rinpoche and members of Sakya Monastery of Tibetan Buddhism for the 5th Annual Marici Fellowship Summer Camp, just an hour southwest of Seattle.