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H.E. Khempo Rinpoche believed that the ODN land on Mt. Shasta was very important, and because Mt. Shasta was a sacred mountain, ODN should build a Stupa there. In the light of Khempo Rinpoche's passing, it seems particularly fitting to build a Stupa in Khempo Rinpoche's honor.

Therefore, we are announcing the initiation of the 'Mt. Shasta Stupa' project.

Khempo Rinpoche often spoke of utilizing the skills and experience of friends and monks in Bhutan to plan the design and requirements of the Stupa. In addition, Khempo Rinpoche had further discussed the possibility of erecting other structures, such as a meditation center, and of adding garden paths, etc. In the coming year, we will be putting together a plan for the Mt. Shasta land, including the Mt. Shasta Stupa, and will update the website as this information becomes available.

The Tibetan word for stupa is chöten, "that which serves as a basis or focus of worship," a sacred repository of consecrated substances, including the relics of enlightened teachers.

The center will be a place for all students of Buddhism to gather to practice and enjoy the power and beauty of this very special mountain.