CANBERRA Three Day Vajrakilaya Drub-cho Puja with HH 43rd Sakya Trizin

Vajrakilaya, also known as Vajrakumara, is a powerful wrathful manifestation of Vajrasattva and one of the most profound practices within the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Originating with the great master Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), Vajrakilaya practice is renowned for its ability to swiftly remove obstacles, purify negativities, and transform adverse conditions into wisdom and compassion. For centuries, it has been relied upon as an especially potent method for overcoming both outer challenges and inner afflictions on the path to awakening.

Within the Sakya tradition, Vajrakilaya holds a uniquely central place through the Khön lineage. Khön Lui Wangpo, an ancestor of the Khön family and minister to Emperor Trisong Detsen, received the Vajrakilaya teachings directly from Padmasambhava, establishing an unbroken transmission that continues to this day. The Khön Vajrakilaya Drubchö itself has been practiced continuously for over 450 years, preserved through generations of Sakya lineage holders.

Kyabgon the 43rd Sakya Trizin, Gyana Vajra Rinpoche, has upheld this sacred tradition by presiding over annual Vajrakilaya Drubchös in Asia, Europe, and the United States. This will be the first-ever Khön Drub-chö in Australia, which therefore marks an exceptionally rare and auspicious occasion. It is an opportunity to receive the blessings of this profound practice and to connect directly with an unbroken lineage of realization extending back to Padmasambhava himself. 

A Vajrakilaya Torma Empowerment will be included as part of this Vajrakilaya Drub-cho Puja. It will be bestowed at 7:30pm on Wednesday, 25 March. Your ticket to the 3-day Drub-cho will also include this empowerment.

Sponsoring and/or participating in the Vajrakilaya Drub-cho will bestow you the blessings of peace, healing and prosperity. When you register, there are a number of options available to either sponsor the whole event, one or more days, meals, or you are welcome to register for general admission and there is also an option to sponsor someone else to attend.

If you require a sponsored place, please email president@sakya.com.au to find out about available sponsored places. If the event is entirely sponsored, we will be happy to refund you your general admission fee.

It is recommended to attend the full 3 days of the Vajrakilaya Puja, but you can also attend for 1 or 2 days. The Puja will be from 9am - 5pm each day, with the exception of Wednesday, 25 March with the Empowerment also in the evening at 7.30pm.

A vegetarian lunch will be provided each day. As seats are limited, please book early to secure your spot.