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Auspicious Updates about Jaigaon Monastery, Part Three: Videos
In the First Part of our Auspicious Updates for the Jaigaon Monastery series, we showed pictures detailing the construction updates and progress made in the past several months. In Part Two, we showed you images of daily life in the Monastery. Now for the…
Auspicious Updates about Jaigaon Sakya Monastery, Part Two: Monastery Life
Wishing you a happy Lunar New Year! This celebration marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse, with the Chinese New Year on February 17, 2026, and the Tibetan New Year on February 18. This is regarded as an exceptionally auspicious time; the horse represents swiftness, fulfillment of wishes, and noble qualities.
Auspicious Updates about Jaigaon Sakya Monastery, Part One: Construction
We are delighted to share auspicious updates about Sakya Thegchen Phuntsok Ling in Jaigaon, India. General Manager Jamyang Gyaltsen, Assistant Manager Gonpo, and many dedicated individuals have been working tirelessly over many years on organizing and sustaining the Sakya Jaigaon Monastery project.
Shrine Room update
As the year draws to a close, artists are adding fine and colorful detail to the ceiling and walls of the Shrine Room. Here is a short video demonstrating the progress made so far in painting the Shrine Room.
November Construction Update – Statues
Greetings Dharma Friends! We would like to share with you the recently completed statues for the Sakya Thegchen Phuntsok Ling. The statues will most likely be placed in the main shrine room where their beauty and quality may be appreciated by all. The following…
October Videos
Even as work continues at the Sakya Thegchen Phuntsok Ling, the monks are able to perform ceremonies and undertake Dharma practice. Here are four short videos which show the monks in action. Enable sound to listen to the music and chanting.
June Construction Updates
The skilled artisans at Sakya Thegchen Phuntsok Ling are still hard at work, adding finishing touches to some areas and new work in others. Below you can find photos of their progress!