“The Mikyo Dorje Institute is envisaged to be the interface between the Tibetan cultural encasing of dharma and the Western one, ensuring that the dharma is not diminished in any way. It will be an inspiring place where people will come to study and practise seriously….and be a physical representation of the brilliance and glory of the dharma” Lama Jampa Thaye

This initiative will establish the Dechen Buddhist community’s retreat center on the Central Coast of California in Santa Barbara county. 50 acres of land were purchased in 2022 and the site will be developed over a number of phases to support individual and group retreats and teachings by visiting lamas. The site will include stupas, meditation pagodas and an inspiring temple (Tib. gonpa).