His Holiness the Sakya Trizin is the 41st head of the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism and a member of Tibet 's noble Khon family who founded the Sakya Order in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Just as His Holiness the Dalai Lama is an emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the manifestation of all the Buddha's great compassion, His Holiness the Sakya Trizin is the manifestation of all the Buddha's transcendent wisdom.

In addition to his leadership of the Sakya Order, His Holiness the Sakya Trizin is renowned throughout the world for the brilliance and clarity of his teachings and his fluency and precise command of English. Receiving teachings directly from His Holiness carries a special lineage of blessings from the founders of the Sakya Order, as well as from Manjushri himself.

For a comprehensive biography of His Holiness and a calendar of his current activities, visit his official website at www.hhthesakyatrizin.org.