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!

Monks at study and rest

With the arrival of more young monks, the monastery and grounds begin to feel alive. Above we see young monks reading and walking the balcony in prayer. They are busy all day: prayers at 5:30am, classes, chores, and closing prayers around 8:30! Sounds of…

Monks arrive in Jaigaon

In accordance with His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Dorje Chang’s aspirations, Sakya Thegchen Phuntsok Ling in Jaigaon, India, is blossoming! We are delighted to report that monks recently arrived, and classes have begun! In the months to come, Sakya Jaigaon Monastery will also be offering…

Morning Kora with H.E. Dagmokushog

H.E. Dagmo Kushog standing in front of the stupa of H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Dorje Chang, with colorful flowers in foreground and rainbow banners above

A video of H.E. Jamyang Dagmokushog on her morning Kora around H.H. Dagchen Dorje Chang’s Stupa.

Circumambulating the Stupa

Dhungsey Zaya Rinpoche takes us on a walk around the holy site of the Stupa of His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Dorje Chang.

Jaigaon updates and photos

In Jaigaon this past month, His Eminence Khöndung Avikrita Vajra Sakya Rinpoche began by meeting with staff and consultants working to complete the monastery, Sakya Thegchen Phuntsok Ling. Rinpoche then performed a week of pujas of the Khon lineage for the clearing of obstacles and welfare…

Jaigaon Construction Update

Great progress is being made! Sakya Thegchen Phuntsok Ling, which means “the Sanctuary for the Mahayana Teachings of Sakya to be Abundant” in Tibetan.

Construction in Jaigon

An update of progress on construction in Jaigaon in 2021