HH Sakya Trichen & HH 42nd Sakya Trizin at SAKYA TSECHEN LING, France on 3-8 August: Ngöndro, Vajrakilaya Major Wang

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HH Sakya Trichen & HH 42nd Sakya Trizin at SAKYA TSECHEN LING, France on 3-8 August: Ngöndro, Vajrakilaya Major Wang

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AT SAKYA TSECHEN LING, KUTTOLSHEIM, FROM 3 TO 8 AUGUST 2022

His Holiness Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trichen Rinpoche
His Holiness the 42nd Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trizin Rinpoche
His Eminence Khöndung Asanga Vajra Rinpoche


  • Historical perspective of the Sakya tradition
  • The Ngöndro transmissions
  • The major power transmission of Vajrakilaya

His Holiness Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trichen Rinpoche was, as the 41st Sakya Trizin, the holder of the Sakya throne of Tibetan Buddhism for over 50 years. As a member of the noble Tibetan Khön family - founders of the Sakya order in the 11th and 12th centuries- he is the manifestation of the transcendent wisdom of all Buddhas. His Holiness Sakya Trichen is known throughout the world for the brilliance and clarity of his teachings. Receiving teachings directly from His Holiness confers a special line of blessings from the founders of the Sakya order, as well as from Manjushri himself.

His Holiness the 42nd Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trizin Rinpoche, eldest son of His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trichen Rinpoche, is considered to be one of the most qualified lineage masters in Tibetan Buddhism. Renowned for his erudition and the clarity of his teachings, Rinpoche belongs to the prestigious Sakya Khön family, whose successive generations have ensured an unbroken lineage of eminent masters.

His Eminence Khöndung Asanga Vajra Rinpoche is the son of H.E. Khöndung Ani Vajra Sakya Rinpoche –the second son of the Phuntsok Phodrang family– and Dagmo Chimey Lag. He is also the youngest grandson of His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Dorjechang Rinpoche, and thus a direct descendant of the unbroken Khön lineage, dating back to 1073. His Eminence is also the grandson of H.E. Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche, a highly realised and accomplished Nyingmapa master, on his mother’s side.


Programme Topics

1. Historical perspective of the glorious Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism: The Sakya tradition is one of the four major religious traditions to have existed in Tibet. It emerged to play a significant role in the development and spread of the new tantras that arrived in Tibet in the 11th century. In the 13th and 14th centuries, the holders of the Sakya tradition also held the main political powers in Tibet through their rule. Although its political stature gradually declined over the centuries, the emphasis on its unique religious traditions continued to be nurtured and sustained. As a result, the Sakya tradition has strengthened and flourished, and has produced many prominent practitioners, saints and scholars. The origins of the Sakya tradition are closely linked to the ancestral lineage of the Khön family, a family itself descended from celestial beings. Since Khön Konchok Gyalpo (1034-1102), the founder of the Sakya tradition, the lineage has continued uninterrupted to this day.

2. Transmissions from Ngöndro: “It is very important to choose the right path in this precious human life, and to establish the basis from which to practice the Holy Dharma. For this purpose, all the Foundation practices are very importance. Going for Refuge is the root of all the Dharma, the foundation of all the vows and that which differentiates between the Buddhist and non-Buddhist. Generating the enlightened mind is to enter the Higher path, which is not to seek to overcome sufferings for oneself alone, but for all sentient beings. Then to follow the path it is important to clear all negative karmas and obscurations. We also need to accumulate merits, the best way being through the mandala offering. The most important base of this path is the Spiritual Master. He enables us to receive the blessings of the Buddha, the source of all the common and uncommon siddhis.” - His Holiness K. G. Sakya Trichen Rinpoche (extract).

3. Vajrakilaya: Vajrakilaya personifies the enlightened activity of all Buddhas, which subdues illusion and negativity in order to dispel obstacles to spiritual practice. The essential purpose of Vajrakilaya practice is to discover the absolute vajra nature, which can transform every dualistic obstacle into clear wisdom and compassion. The Sakya order has countless exoteric and esoteric teachings. Of these, the Vajrakilaya cycle of teachings goes back the furthest in time. Its lineage is unbroken from the time of Padmasambhava and Khön Nagendra Raksita, through to the present time. Throughout the centuries, the successive proponents of the unbroken lineage of Vajrakilaya have all manifested very high realisations, through which they have performed great miracles, practically each of them. Many lamas and masters of various traditions highly praise the Vajrakilaya cycle.

Programme Schedule:

3 August 5pm Historical perspective of the glorious Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism by H.E. Asanga Vajra Rinpoche

4 August 9.30am Welcome Ceremony Refuge - Bodhisattva Vows - Mandala Offering by H.H. Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trichen Rinpoche
2.30pm Teachings and practice by H.H. the 42nd Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trizin Rinpoche

5 August 9:30am Guru Yoga Blessings by H.H. Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trichen Rinpoche
2.30pm Teachings and practice by H.H. the 42nd Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trizin Rinpoche

6 - 7 August Vajrakilaya Power Transmission (2 days) by H.H. the 42nd Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trizin Rinpoche

8 August 9:30am Vajrasattva initiation by H.H. Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trichen Rinpoche
2.30pm Teachings and practice by H.H. the 42nd Kyabgön Gongma Sakya Trizin Rinpoche

N.B. This programme schedule is subject to change.



Practical Information

Venue: Community hall "La Source" Rue des Prés, 67520, KUTTOLSHEIM, France

Unless invited, people are asked not to go to the Rond-point du Vignoble, the seat of the Sakya Tsechen Ling Institute and residence of Their Holinesses, His Eminence and the monks who accompany them. Thank you for your understanding.

Registration: Pre-registration online can be made via our website https://sakyatsechenling.eu/en/ from early May 2022. The total amount to be paid, including additional options, will be communicated to you by return email. The registration will only be validated after receipt of the payment. In case of payment difficulties, please contact the Institute.

Please note: Registrations will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached. Furthermore, if new health measures related to Covid are imposed by the French government, the number of participants could be restricted. The first fully registered participants (with payment) will be retained, as evidenced by the time stamp.

https://sakyatsechenling.eu/en/2022/05/ ... gust-2022/
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