The Sakya lineage is one of the four great traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Today, the Sakya Tradition flourishes in exile in northern India and is widely spread in the West. The Sangha Activa Lima Center has thirty members.

Sangha Activa

Buddhist community

Our origin

It originated in northern India with Virupa, an enlightened yogi of the 9th century who clarified and organized the Buddha's teachings into a profound meditation system, The Three Views. This was transmitted from master to disciple until it reached Tibet in the 11th century.

There, the Tibetan heir of those teachings, Kohn Konchog Gyalpo, founded the first monastery of the tradition in 1073 and named it “Sakya” in reference to the whitish colour of the mountain that sheltered it. The tradition adopted this name shortly afterwards.

The current head of the HH Gyana Vajra Lineage, the 43rd Sakya Trizin (“Sayka Holder”) and youngest son of HH Gongma Trichen, the 41st Sakya Trizin and one of the most important masters of contemporary Tibetan Buddhism.

To know more

43 Sakya Trizin Kyabgon Gongma

Lama Dondrub

Master and Spiritual Director of Active Sangha

We usually receive visits from Lama Dondrub, director of Sangha Activa twice a year. Usually, one of these visits is dedicated to a week-long retreat for Sangha members and others who are interested in Buddhism. The second visit is designed with open activities of more general interest such as workshops on managing emotions, learning to meditate, etc., which are held in schools, universities, hospitals, companies and conference halls.