Stupa

Building the Dzogchen Beara Temple Stupa

Dedicated to all living beings, that they may awaken to their true inner nature and discover the lasting peace and happiness that is beyond all suffering.

The Dzogchen Beara stupa will be six metres tall and sculpted in light-grey granite. It is being made by a team in Portugal, who are trained by great Masters from the East. Depending on donations we hope that it will be constructed in the autumn.

Stupas are representations of the Buddha’s mind and are said to plant the seed of enlightenment in the mindstream of all who encounter them. Their design and contents are laid-out in detail by the ancient scriptures. We are extremely fortunate to be guided in this historic project by two Lamas uniquely knowledgeable in the sacred science of stupa building. Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche advised on the stupa’s design and location, and Tulku Rigdzin Pema Rinpoche will supervise its filling and assembly.

The Dzogchen Beara stupa will contain countless relics of the greatest Masters of our lineage, including Guru Rinpoche, Jigme Lingpa, Longchenpa, Patrul Rinpoche, Do Khyentse, Dudjom Rinpoche as well as those of Sogyal Rinpoche and Mayum Tsering Wangmo, and many, many sacred and blessed items.