photo: Ry O'Neil

Since June 2008 a volunteer design team have investigated many inspiring options and their research was presented to Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche during his visit in May 2009.

Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche is a uniquely qualified Tibetan master who has supervised numerous Temple projects. Using the ancient art of geomancy and following the advice laid down in traditional texts.

During a very special 3 days, Orgyen Tobgyal guided the building design and detail, so we can integrate the most authentic Tibetan tradition with the best and most appropriate of modern techniques. He also gave advice on the exact site and orientation for the Temple.

On 8 July 2010, during the annual visit of Sogyal Rinpoche to Dzogchen Beara, we received planning permission.  The next step will be the consecration of the Temple site by Orgyen Tobgyal when he returns on 1 September 2010.

We will soon have a computer generated image of the new Temple, in the meantime you may enjoy looking at some of the design drawings below...

Latest temple drawing by Giles Oliver, RIBA - architect

South facade -  drawing by Giles Oliver, RIBA - architect

Inside the temple - drawing by Giles Oliver, RIBA - architect

Site Layout Plan - drawing by Giles Oliver, RIBA - architect