2025 Spring Construction Updates

So much great progress has been made over the past few months, from exquisite detailing on painted awnings and railings to beautiful statues and paintings. Below you can find a few photos featuring the latest updates to the site:

Skilled craftspeople have worked tirelessly to produce art from metal and stone, which will be used in the construction once completed. Below, you can see pictures of workers as they create their art.

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The following video offers an unedited view of the artists as they work, showing the immense effort applied to completing the construction with beautiful art. Click the image to play the video.

The construction of Sakya Jaigaon Monastery is the noble vision of His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Dorje Chang. The artwork currently underway will grace the main temple, 21 Taras shrine, Lamdre hall, Manjushri hall, and Dharma protector shrine. Also, Sakya Jaigaon Monastery’s exterior is being adorned with intricately painted designs.

With your generosity, we can reach our goal for most artwork to be completed this year. To support the artists and their sacred artwork, please donate below, or email us for other donation options.

Also, consider donating during February 28 to March 14, 2025—the first fifteen days of the Tibetan New Year. This period commemorates Buddha Shakyamuni’s performance of miracles to inspire others to turn towards the Dharma and thus is an auspicious time when the effects of our actions are multiplied.

Wishing you and your family the utmost happiness and prosperity this Tibetan New Year!

Sincerely,

Your Friends at Sakya Monastery