Solitude, merits, and good companions Are three staffs of a yogi. A Dharma practitioner should ever use them.

- Milarepa: The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa

Progress Timeline

The Mahamudra Hermitage projected was started in 2001. Much of the preparation of the land has been done, thanks to the persistent efforts and patience of Gyaltrul Rinpoche, generous donors and helpers.

	Oct. 25, 2005	First formal meeting with Town Planning Board. Submission of application for environmental assessment.
	Mar. 2005	Engineering studies commence for determination of septic, water, stormwater, and environmental requirements. Biweekly conference calls commence with Project Architect, Project Manager and Engineering Team to monitor progress of engineering and entitlement work.
	Mar. 2005	Lama Tashi took his 4th trip to USA for Cragsmoor land design changes.
	Mar. 2005	The Building Department of the Town of Wawarsing acknowledged that the land is appropriate for a special permit for religious use under the Zoning Code.
	Dec. 11, 2004	Rinpoche announced the preparation of the Mahamudra Merit Committee which is to be the main fund raiser for the construction of Mahamudra Hermitage.
	Nov. 1, 2004	1st meeting with the architect - Cerniglia & Swartz, joined by Rinpoche, Bart Mendel, and John Henderson
	Sep. 12, 2004	Rinpohce gave Peace Talk for Peace Pole Day in Cragsmoor. Mr. and Mrs. O'Shea hosted a welcome reception for Rinpoche and the Mahamudra Hermitage project at Irene Seeland's house.
	Aug., 2004	Interviewed numerous architects, and selected Cerniglia & Swartz as our architect - interviewed by Owner Representative John Henderson.
	Jul. 24, 2004	Cragsmoor land purchased under Dharmakaya
	Oct., 2003	Lama Tashi's 3rd trip to USA for Cragsmoor land master plan
	Aug., 2003	NYC group practice started
	Aug., 2003	1st Meeting: Project Manager - Bart Mendel, Research Specialist - Suzan Garner, and Lama Tashi, with Engineering - Rettew Eng.
	Jul 25, 2003	Made purchase offer for the land in Cragsmoor
	Jun., 2003	New land search was started
	Jun., 2003	Lama Tashi's 2nd trip to Cochecton for master plan design
	Jul. 3, 2002	Cochecton land purchased for retreat center
	May 3, 2002	UTBF, Inc registered in NY State
	Nov., 2001	Land search was started