On his July 2009 visit to Dzogchen Beara Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche led a retreat entitled Looking Into the Mirror of Mind. Rinpoche said "Dzogchen Beara has to be one of the most beautiful retreat centres in the whole world".

		Rinpoche was delighted to hear our plans to build a temple were moving forward.
		Rinpoche was inspired by the location and designs.
		Then he blessed the site and recited prayers for auspiciousness.
		The flag pole seen from the approach road to the temple site.
		A Gesar flag flying above the temple site.