Gakyil
The management and organization of the various center and groups
of the Dzogchen Community are taken care of by the Gakyil ("mandala of
joy"), an entity made up of three sections (indicated by the colors
yellow, red, and blue), which, according to an ancient Buddhist system,
correspond to the three aspects of the individual (body, energy, and
mind). The yellow Gakyil (linked to the body dimension) takes care of
financial management, the red Gakyil (linked to the energy dimension) of
activities and projects regarding maintenance and development of the
center, and the blue Gakyil (linked to the mind dimension) of cultural
activities and those linked to the practice. The Gakyil is a collective
body without any type of hierarchy within it and decisions are taken by
common agreement of all the members. There can be three, six, or nine
Gakyil members, who are elected each year. Besides the local Gakyils
there is also the International Gakyil which is in direct contact with
the Master and has a role of management and coordination.
| Gakyil Member VideoRinpoche and Khyentse explain what it means to be a Gakyil member.
|
|
| |
|