plan of execution and policies the retreat center

Plan Phases
General Policies of the Retreat Center


I. Plan for Dzogchen Retreat Center USA

The Dzogchen Retreat Center will be completed in two phases. The first phase will be the creation of a Dharma headquarters where our teacher, H.E. Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche can live as a resident and begin training new Dharma teachers. In this place key translation, transcription and publishing work will begin,
and student volunteers will assemble to work full-time towards the completion of the Dzogchen Retreat Center project.

In the second phase, we will acquire a tract of land, and purchase or construct retreat facilities including a main temple, teaching hall, lodging for teachers and retreat cabins and dormitories for students. During this process we will formally establish the training and practices of the Buddha Path and Dharma Path of the Dzogchen Lineage at the Retreat Center.

II. Policies of the Dzogchen Retreat Center

Ownership: The Dzogchen Retreat Center shall be owned by the Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation USA, a non-profit 501(c)(3)organization. No individual, including members of the Board of Directors of the Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation, shall have ownership interest in the Retreat Center.

Administration: The administration of the Retreat Center shall be modeled on the structures of such authentic Buddhist organizations as the Dzogchen Retreat Institute, Dzogchen Shri Singha University, and Dzogchen Monastery of Tibet.

Sacred Rules: The Retreat Center is intended solely as a sacred place for beneficial activity, for the perpetuation of the Dzogchen Lineage and for the creation of world peace. The Retreat Center shall not be misused for either politics or the advancement of personal interests. It shall always be respected as a refuge from distractions and a holy place of the Buddhas. No dangerous activities, disruptive conduct or harmful objects will be permitted. Illegal drugs, tobacco and recreational alcohol will not be allowed.

Core Practice: At this center, the immutable focus of our main practice shall be the authentic teachings of The Buddha Path and Dharma Path of the Dzogchen Lineage. All learning and practice shall be guided and supervised by Vajra Masters of this lineage.

Nondiscrimination Policy: The Retreat Center shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, nationality or political affiliation.

Environmental Policy: The Retreat Center shall contribute to the local community and shall protect the environment.

Application of Law: The Dzogchen Shri Singha Foundation is committed to the observance of all applicable laws of the United States of America, as well as to the state and local municipality in which the Dzogchen Retreat Center shall be situated.