Annual Grand Vajrakilaya puja and rituals 2019
Annual Grand Vajrakilaya puja and rituals for world peace and to ward off obstacles, held from 8th to 20th September 2019.
Buddha Purmina, Vesak Day Celebration and prayers 18th May 2019
On the Enlightenment Day of the Buddha, Sachen Trust organized prayers, flowers and food offering.
Annual Buddhist Philosophical examination 2019
All the students of Sakya Institute wrote their final Buddhist philosophical exam on 29 April, 2019.
Vajranairatmya ritual 2019/2020
Sachen Trust sponsored a week long Vajranairatmya ritual in April 2019 for the benefit of all the sentient beings.
Gifting of Buddhist books to promote Buddhist Education 2018/2019
During the course of the year, the Commentary on the Practice of Shri Hevajra was distributed to various Buddhist monasteries and colleges. Among the recipients are the Sakya College, Vajrayana Institute of Ngor Ewam Chodan monastery in Manduwala, Sakya Nunnery, Sakya monasteries in Kalimpong, Mundgod and Darjeeling.
Offering the Commentary of Shri Hevajra to the Khenpo of Sakya College on 25th Oct 2018
Offering the Commentary of Shri Hevajra to nuns representative from the Sakya nunnery on 3rd Nov 2018
Tara Puja 2018/2019
Tara, the goddess of compassion, is practised by all Tibetan Buddhists for the removal of life’s obstacles and for the accomplishment of one’s wishes. Sachen Trust continues to support and participate in the Tara puja rituals performed at the Sakya nunnery.
Nuns performing Tara puja in the morning on 15th of the Lunar month in April 2018.
Supporting higher Buddhist education 2018/2019
Sachen Trust supports the education of monks at Sakya Magon Thupten Namgyal Ling institute in Puruwala, an institution for Higher Buddhist Learning. By educating monks in Buddhist philosophy in addition to their training in rites and rituals, the practice of Buddhism is thus steeped with proper philosophical understanding of the religion. With theory and practice together, the renunciates will be well equipped and prepared to help people in overcoming their lives’ difficulties and lead a fruitful and meaningful life.
Junior monks writing mid term exam on 11th November, 2018.
Junior monks writing mid term exam on 11th November, 2018 in the shrine hall.
Student monks participating in philosophy debate to deepen their understanding of the Dharma and to sharpen their mental acuity. 23rd November 2018.
Student monks participating in philosophy debate. 23rd November 2018.
Offering of Light 2018/2019
Sachen Trust offers lamps on auspicious days, together with special prayers by lay and ordained sangha devotees for the good fortune and positivity for all beings.
Monks decorating and arranging shrines and lamps on 23rd Oct 2018
Monks lighting lamps in the evening of 24th Oct 2018
Grand Damtsig Kangsol Mahakala Ritual 2018
Once again, Sachen Trust made offerings during the Damtsig Kangsol Mahakala Ritual at the Sakya centre monastery from 2nd to 9th November 2018. This ritual is effective in removing obstacles in one’s spiritual path and one’s life. It is often requested and subscribed by devotees who wish for success and happiness.
