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Become a Kalapa Member
Support Dzokden Kalapa’s effort to preserve the Jonang Kalachakra Dharma
Standard Membership
Engage actively through service and participation, supporting the mandala with your time and skills.
Sponsoring Membership
Contribute through financial generosity, sustaining our retreat center and programs.
Administrative Membership
Lead with responsibility, shaping the future of Dzokden Kalapa through strategic roles.
Join our Community of Sustaining Sangha
A Living Mandala for a New Golden age
Dzokden Kalapa is the first center in the world to offer the complete Jonang Kalachakra path—from ngöndro through the completion stage—to Western household practitioners in their own languages. Nowhere else in the world does this exist.
This rare and precious offering depends upon stable conditions. It is essential that we build a strong community foundation to ensure the long-term sustainability of this retreat center, so that the Dzokden Dharma may take root and flourish in Europe for generations to come.
“Kalapa is not simply a place; it is a living mandala in which each member is an essential part of the arising of a new Golden Age.”
Learn about our future vision for Dzokden Kalapa →
Give Support and Receive Support In Your Spiritual Journey
A Community Mandala of Support
As a Dzokden Kalapa member, you become part of a sustaining Sangha — a community mandala of people who take shared responsibility for preserving the retreat land, teachings, and conditions that allow authentic Kalachakra practice to flourish. Membership is an expression of social and spiritual responsibility, grounded in care for one another, stewardship of sacred space, and commitment to the long-term benefit of the wider world. Through service, generosity, leadership, or steady support, members help ensure that Dzokden Kalapa remains a stable spiritual home rooted in authentic lineage, ethical values, and collective purpose, offering a place of refuge, practice, and continuity for present and future generations.
Community & Connection
Join a vibrant spiritual community that fosters deep connections and shared growth.
Practice Support
Access a nurturing environment dedicated to retreats and spiritual realization.
Retreat & Event Access
Enjoy early-bird access and discounts on retreats, teachings, and courses.
Guided Teachings
Participate in the continuity of authentic Jonang Kalachakra teachings.
Spiritual Support
Receive optional guidance or mentoring for study, practice, or volunteering.
Exclusive Discounts
Benefit from discounts at the Kalapa Dharma Store and complimentary stays.
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Benefits of Membership
spiritual Support
community access
Shop discounts
Free Accomadation
Clarity Protects and Empowers the Community Vision
Membership does not guarantee retreat access or specific outcomes; it is an ongoing mutual commitment. For details, see the complete membership terms.
Membership Pathways
There are several paths into membership, reflecting different ways of supporting the mandala.
Service & Participation
Standard Membership
Contribute through service, helping to maintain and grow our community. Standard Members offer meaningful voluntary service, helping to build and sustain Dzokden Kalapa’s activities and operations.
This path may be right for you if you:
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Volunteer regularly (approximately 50 hours per year)
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Support events, operations, communications, or land stewardship
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Wish to offer service as your primary expression of support
Standard Membership is reviewed annually to ensure active engagement.
Annual Contribution:
€144 / year (€12 per month)
Generosity & Sustaining Support
Sponsoring Membership
Support through financial generosity, aiding in the sustainability of our retreats and teachings. Sponsoring Members practice financial generosity, offered purely as dāna — an act of selfless giving, without expectation of return.
🌟 Kalapa Patron
€1,296 / year (€108/month)
🌟 Kalapa Sponsor
€720 / year (€60/month)
🌟 Kalapa Supporter
€384 / year (€32/month)
🌟 Kalapa Friend
€240 / year (€20/month)
€240 – €1,296 / year
Leadership & Stewardship
Administrative Membership
Administrative Members serve in formal leadership or administrative roles within the Association and are appointed by the General Assembly.
These roles may involve:
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Leadership and strategic direction
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Financial and operational stewardship
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Communications and organizational support
Administrative Members:
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Serve for the duration of their active role
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Hold voting rights in the General Assembly
€144 / year
Recognition & Gratitude
Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership is granted to individuals who have offered exceptional service or support, or who help advance Dzokden Kalapa’s mission through their reputation, expertise, or networks.
Honorary Members are not required to pay membership fees, though they may offer support if they wish.
Priceless
A Culture of Generosity
All contributions at Dzokden Kalapa are grounded in the Buddhist principle of dāna — generosity given freely, without expectation of reward or privilege. Membership is an expression of care, devotion, and responsibility, not a purchase.
As you support the mandala, the mandala supports your practice.
I am Barbara, from Brazil. I live in Austria for 20 years. I am student of Khentrul Rinpoche already a few years.I am a member of Dzokden Kalapa since last year will always continue to be a member. Kalapa is for me a second home where I can enjoy great opportunities to engage in Dharma service and practice.It is for me a refuge, where I am able to practice Dharma and spend unique quality time. The atmosphere, the dharma brothers and sisters living there, the temple, the Stupa, the beauty of nature makes Kalapa one of the most special locations ever. It’s perfect for those who want to dedicate seriously to the practice of Dharma. It is an honor to be a member, as it increases my connection with Rinpoche and his mission as well.
Do membership benefits guarantee retreat participation?
No. Membership benefits do not guarantee access to specific teachings, retreats, or accommodations. All retreats remain subject to prerequisites, capacity, scheduling, and teacher discretion.
Are benefits transferable?
No. Membership benefits are personal and non-transferable unless explicitly stated otherwise.
How can I upgrade or downgrade my membership?
You may request to upgrade or downgrade your membership level at any time, based on your capacity and circumstances.
To make a change, please contact the Dzokden Kalapa administration by email and indicate the membership level you wish to move to. The Secretary or Treasurer will assist you with updating your membership record and adjusting your membership fee accordingly.
Changes to Sponsoring Membership levels typically take effect at the start of the next billing cycle, unless otherwise agreed. Upgrading to a higher level may be applied immediately if you wish.
If you are a Standard or Administrative Member, any change that affects your membership category (for example, moving from active volunteer service to a sponsoring role) may require confirmation by the Board to ensure alignment with the Association’s statutes.
Dzokden Kalapa understands that personal and financial situations change over time, and members are encouraged to choose the level that best aligns with their current capacity.
Build the Future of Kalapa Together
Dzokden Kalapa is sustained not by buildings alone — but by people who care deeply about the future of the Dharma. Whether you offer time, generosity, leadership, or steady support, your membership helps create the conditions for a new Golden Age grounded in wisdom and compassion. Your membership plants seeds to nurture this space in Europe, Dharma and flourish the community for generations to come.