KCC Mission Statement
where the authentic teachings of the Karma and Shangpa Kagyu lineages
are taught, practiced and supported.
The function of KCC as an institution is to support practitioners in their
process of spiritual awakening.
The emphasis in the training is on the cultivation of insight and compassion
in both formal practice and in daily life.
A Preamble for the KCC Vision Statement
Kagyu Changchub Chuling is currently experiencing the challenges of
growth and evolution. Not only is interest and participation in the center
growing, but the needs of the Sangha are evolving as new members join and
long time practitioners explore new dimensions of Dharma practice. Existing
facilities and current programs simply do not meet all the needs of our
Sangha today. They also limit the ability of the center to accommodate any
additional growth in the future. On top of this, the time pressures on our
resident Lama continue to grow making it more difficult to provide appropriate
personal guidance to practitioners. As the center evolves to meet these
challenges we are faced on one hand with the inviting prospect of a richer
environment to support our practice. On the other side, we share concerns
that the current qualities of the center that we cherish may be compromised.
This is the ground from which our vision arises.
A Statement of Vision for Kagyu Changchub Chuling
Kagyu Changchub Chuling will provide teachings, programs and facilities
to make the Dharma accessible to individuals at all stages of life and all
levels of practice and will cultivate a fertile ground for the emergence
of teachers of the Dharma.
- To meet the diverse needs of the Sangha the Resident Lama and assistant
teachers will provide a full spectrum of opportunities for study practice
and personal guidance. There will be programs appropriate for different
age groups, levels of understanding and a range of intensity of practice. - To ensure the transmission of the heart of the Dharma KCC will continue
to work with the masters of the lineage to bring the teachings to life
in our culture. - To maintain an atmosphere conducive to practice KCC will sustain an environment
of dedication, integrity, warmth and good humor where all members of
the Sangha feel connected and mutually supported. - To bring the Dharma into the fabric of our lives KCC will commemorate major
life transitions and will honor the Dharma with celebrations and ritual. - To accommodate growth, KCC will acquire a new urban center which permits
regular gathering of the entire Sangha. - To support more intensive training and practice, KCC will acquire retreat
facilities in a rural setting which can accommodate concurrent individual
and group retreats of various lengths.