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CURRENT NEWS: 2011 RETREAT OPPORTUNITIES WITH H.E. JETSUN KUSHOK ~ SEE ANNOUNCEMENTS & FOLLOW THE LINKS ON LEFT

CURRENT NEWS: HIS HOLINESS SAKYA TRIZIN WESTERN HEMISPHERE TOUR: MAY 21 - AUGUST 31, 2011

Lam Dre Teaching Cycle:
June 1 - June 30, 2011 (>INFORMATION)

Grand Two-Day Celebration: Offering of a Long Life Ceremony for His Holiness Sakya Trizin & Opening of the New Temple Building:
JUne 18-19, 2011 (>INFORMATION)

2011 Tour Schedule: His Holiness will also bestow teachings at Sakya Centers from coast to coast and from Canada to South America. >For a FULL TOUR SCHEDULE with links to venue organizers, please click here.

MISSION STATEMENT
Sakya Kachod Choling was established in 1986 on San Juan Island in Washington State under the direction of H.E. Sakya Jetsun Rinpoche. Our purpose is to provide Buddhists and Non-Buddhists alike a place for retreat in a natural, peaceful and supportive environment. In addition, the Sakya Society holds teaching events, sponsors guest speakers and cultural programs both at the Gompa and in Friday Harbor. We also support the cause of the displaced Tibetan people, whose unique and valuable culture is so endangered.

H.E. Sakya Jetsun Chimey Luding Rinpoche

H.H. Sakya Trizin, H.E. Luding Khenchen Rinpoche, H.E. Sakya Jetsun Chimey Luding Rinpoche, and many other wonderful teachers from different Buddhist lineages and traditions have all blessed Sakya Kachod Choling with their presence over the years since 1986 when we were first begun as a retreat center for H.E. Sakya Jetsun Rinpoche of the Sakya lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

The center is located on 20 acres of beautiful tree-covered hillside on San Juan Island, Washington. The serene, natural setting with a view of Mt. Baker offers a place of refuge and support for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike year 'round. At present, the facilities at Sakya Kachod Choling are designed to offer very affordable space for private, individual retreat and small group retreats. It is an ideal place to step back from our hectic, fast paced lives, to reflect and look inward.

Retreats can range from strict Vajrayana practices to simple, meditative time in one's room. Walks on the grounds or down the mile long private road to the waterfront can make the quiet and beauty of the natural setting a wonderful part of your retreat experience. SKC also conducts its own group retreats under the guidance of affiliated teachers (see the calendar for details on upcoming group retreats under the guidance of Her Eminence Jetsun Kushok).

2011 RETREAT NOTICE ~ REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

	WHITE TARA RETREAT JULY 23-29, 2011 Jetsun Kushok has, with great kindness, agreed to give a White Tara retreat this summer. This will be a wonderful opportunity for experienced practitioners to deepen their practice and it will give those who would like to start the opportunity to do so. Time with Jetsun Kushok is precious and retreat space is limited! We encourage you to register as early as possible. Click here for complete details and to register

	VAJRAYOGINI MONTH-LONG RETREAT SEPTEMBER 8 - OCTOBER 8, 2011 Jetsun Kushok has, with great kindness, agreed to give a 1 month Vajrayogini retreat this year. This precious gift, a Vajrayogini retreat with Jetsun Kushok, will be limited to 12 practitioners. It is advised to register early. Click here for complete details and to register