The Vikramasila Foundation is a non-profit organization for religious, educational, and cultural purposes. Under the guidance of His Holiness the Sakya Trizin, the head of the Sakya order of Tibetan Buddhism, and with the blessings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the foundation was established in 1989 in New York City and Fairlawn, New Jersey, by the Venerable Lama Pema Wangdak. Based on the teachings of the Sakya school, the foundation seeks to provide the wisdom of the East, here in the West, through Tibetan Buddhist studies and meditative practices, education centers, meetings and conventions, special religious and social services, and publications. The Palden Sakya centers are the educational arm of the Foundation.

PaldenSakya is a moderated email group for Sangha members and those interested in staying current with the news and activities of the Vikramasila Foundation and Palden Sakya Centers. The purpose of this email group is to help develop a supportive sangha community by sharing information on courses, teachings, special events and dharma-related information beneficial to the group.