Treasures on Plateau: Vajrakilaya Ritual Completes at Sakya Monastery
2025-09-16 15:35:00China Tibet Online
On September 11, the Vajrakilaya ritual at Sakya Monastery—the principal monastery of the Sakya Sect of Tibetan Buddhism located in Sakya County, Xigaze, Xizang—concluded successfully. During the days of the ritual, a series of sacred rites were conducted, including Kora (circumambulation), torma offerings, the examination and then performance of the dances dedicated to Vajrakilaya.
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