His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin and His Holiness the 43rd Sakya Trizin visit to London 13th July 2026

Two generations. One sacred lineage.
A thousand years of wisdom.

A Historic First Major Event for Sakya Rigzin Ling

In 2026, Sakya Rigzin Ling held its first major event, marking a deeply auspicious milestone in the centre’s early development. Sakya Rigzin Ling was established in February 2026 with the blessing of His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin, Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche, who also bestowed the centre with its auspicious name.

This first major event brought together two of the most eminent masters of the Sakya tradition: His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin, Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche, and His Holiness the 43rd Sakya Trizin, Gyana Vajra Rinpoche. Their presence made the occasion one of profound significance, not only for Sakya Rigzin Ling, but for all those who were able to attend and receive their blessings.

His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin is widely revered as one of the great living masters of Tibetan Buddhism. Known for his extraordinary calm, wisdom, compassion, and profound realisation, he has guided countless students around the world and remains a central spiritual figure within the Sakya lineage. His blessing at the founding of Sakya Rigzin Ling gave the centre a powerful and authentic connection to the unbroken Khön lineage.

His Holiness the 43rd Sakya Trizin, Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, represents the continued flourishing of this sacred tradition. With warmth, clarity, and accessibility, he carries the Dharma forward for present and future generations, making the profound teachings of the Sakya lineage available to practitioners in a way that is both traditional and relevant to modern life.

Together, their presence embodied the heart of the Sakya tradition. For those new to Buddhism, the event offered a rare and precious introduction to authentic lineage holders. For long-time practitioners, it was an opportunity to deepen faith, devotion, and connection to a thousand-year-old tradition of wisdom and practice.

The event was an extraordinary transmission of compassion, clarity, and blessing. It offered a moment of stillness in a busy world, a meeting with living wisdom, and a direct connection to the sacred lineage that Sakya Rigzin Ling was created to uphold and share.

As the first major event organised by Sakya Rigzin Ling, it set a meaningful and inspiring foundation for the centre’s future. Rooted in blessing, guided by authentic masters, and dedicated to the preservation and sharing of the Dharma, this gathering marked the beginning of Sakya Rigzin Ling’s wider activity in access to the Dharma, for the benefit of all beings.