Sakya Heritage Society
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Sakya Heritage Society is a faith-based organisation based in Seattle, United States working on religion & faith, heritage, education +3 more.
Sakya Heritage Society (Buddha Ashram) is a non-profit organisation based in Seattle, Washington, that works to preserve Tibetan Buddhism, the Sakya lineage and Tibetan culture. It is the umbrella organisation for two properties in India: a centre in New Delhi that houses and educates young Tibetan monks, and land in Jaigaon, near the Bhutan border, where a Sakya monastery, school, medical facility and senior residence are planned. The society also supports spiritual retreats, teachings and pilgrimages.
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Sakya Monastery and Spiritual Centre, Jaigaon
Religion & Faith · India
Development of a Sakya monastery, spiritual centre, school for local children, dormitories for young monks, retreat guest housing and a medical/dental facility on land in Jaigaon, near the Bhutan border.
Tibetan Senior Retirement Home
Elderly care · India
Planned home for senior Tibetans that aims to preserve Tibetan culture and give older residents purpose by sharing their memories and skills.
Guided Pilgrimages
Religion & Faith
Guided pilgrimages to Holy Sites led by authentic practitioners connected to the Sakya Lineage.
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