Preserving the Sakya Tibetan Buddhist Heritage for future generations
Auspicious Updates: Matching Fund Success!
Dear Dharma friends, In this first month of the Year of the Fire Horse, many of you joined together to generously support His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Dorje Chang’s vision for Sakya Jaigaon Monastery. We achieved our matching goal of $25,000—which donors have pledged to…
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.
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…
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…
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…
H.E. Dagmo Kusho’s Ghost Stories
Around the campfire with fellow Marici Fellows, we listened to our beloved Guru, loving Mother, Grandmother and Tara, Her Eminence Dagmo Kushog Jamyang Palmo. H.E. declared her intention to tell Tibetan Ghost Stories.
Trees Planted at Buddha Ashram
There is never a better feeling than giving back to our mother nature who has always nourished us for thousands of years.
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.