His Holiness the Sakya Trizin, 41st Head of the Sakya Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism

His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin is the head of the Sakya School, which is one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Born in Tibet in 1945, His Holiness belongs to the ancient and distinguished Khön family, whose history extends back to the early days of Tibet, before the arrival of Buddhism. His Holiness is one of the most learned among Tibetan Buddhist masters in both Buddhist Sutra and Tantra, and he embodies the complete qualities of a highly accomplished meditator. After leaving Tibet in 1959 due to the Chinese occupation, he re-established the seat of the Sakya Order in exile in Rajpur, India, building a monastery there known as Sakya Centre. Since that time, he has worked tirelessly to preserve the thousand-year-old religious heritage of the Sakya Order and to transmit its teachings to succeeding generations. 

His Holiness the Sakya Trizin has been praised by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as "King of Vajrayana practitioners', and is respected by all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He is renowned throughout the world for the brilliance and clarity of his teachings and his fluency and precise command of English. His visit to the western hempisphere (his last visit to Calgary was in the late 1970s) offers a rare opportunity and experience for people of all faiths and interests.

further information on HH Sakya Trizin can be found here http://www.hhthesakyatrizin.org/

Special ticket package: $45 for both events.

Amitayus Long Life Initiation (Tse Wang Lo Gya Ma) ཚེ་དབང་ལོ་བརྒྱ་མ་ & Advice on right motivation for your practise

Thursday, August 25th, 2011  1pm - 4pm

Red and White Club, Calgary

This special Amitayus initiation comes from the  lineage line of Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo, who has a special connection with the Sakya School.  It is known as the 100 year Long Life initiation because over the centuries hundreds of practitioners have lived over 100 years practicing the techniques of the meditation and mantra recitation that will be imparted by His Holiness Sakya Trizin during  the initiation.

tickets: $20 

(donations will be accepted at the event)

The Virtue of Compassion in Difficult Times

Thursday, August 25th, 2011  7pm - 9pm

Red and White Club, Calgary

Co-sponsored by Numata Chair for Buddhist Studies at the University of Calgary

His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin is one of the most revered spiritual teachers of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the supreme head of the Sakya tradition and considered second only to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  Hear this great master share his wisdom on compassion --  a virtue best practised when facing tough times.

Tickets: $30 regular, $15 student  (Student ID required at door / limited tickets).

To prevent any financial barrier to participation, ticket prices are deliberately kept low. Donations are graciously accepted for http://www.sakyatemple.org/temple.php