The March newsletter details feedback from the community behind the Mikyo Dorje Institute, reflecting on progress and the latest steps towards its accomplishment.

As spring begins to show its beautiful colours, the plans for this magnificent space for Tibetan Buddhism are gently unfolding.

The newsletter also discusses the value of legacy giving for the Mikyo Dorje Institute’s long term success.

The turn of the year brings news about the next steps for the Mikyo Dorje Institute. Many meritorious activities took place in 2024 to the support the project, alongside an incredible amount of generosity from people who hold the vision for the Institute close to their hearts. As 2025 begins, the project is in a strong position, moving towards its realisation as a magnificent temple.

“The Mikyo Dorje Institute will play a part in opening and keeping open that door to the Dharma in modern times.”

Lama Jampa Thaye

We have been deeply inspired by the kindness of all those who are contributing to the project.

This newsletter highlights the current situation for the development, financial planning that is taking place, and ways to support the project.

We discuss the value of standing orders for the long term success of the project, mirroring the success of Dechen Centres for last 50 years.

The wheels of the project are turning with a greater speed as we move into the final months of 2024. We have found a suitable space, Haughton Farm, which has the potential to be a beautiful site for the establishment and flourishing of the Mikyo Dorje Institute. Now is the opportunity to pull together and purchase the land - the first major step in creating a space to honour and promote truly human values - dignity, compassion, patience, wisdom - that will benefit not only Buddhists but the people of Shropshire and further afield. Showing that these values can be lived with sincerity and joy is more important than ever in these modern times.

We were immensely fortunate to welcome His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje, for a week of teaching and blessings in the north of England in July of this year. During that time members of the project team had the opportunity to present the Mikyo Dorje inspiration and story-to-date with His Holiness and Lama Jampa Thaye. This was a special event for all of us involved. Read on for details.