Dzokden (Dzokden Foundation Inc.)

Dzokden is a U.S.-based nonprofit Buddhist organization that supports study, practice, translation, and distribution of the Jonang Kalachakra tradition under the guidance of Shar Khentrul Jamphel Lodrö Rinpoche. It operates an international network of practice groups, an online learning center, retreats and empowerments, and translation/publication projects to make the teachings accessible to diverse audiences. The organization’s EIN (83-0930746) appears on its official site and on its publicly posted tax filings (Form 990s), confirming the researched entity is the same Dzokden that is registered as a 501(c)(3). Over the last 2–3 years Dzokden expanded online course offerings, hosted multiple empowerments and retreats with its spiritual director, and established a U.S. residential hub (Tashi Gadu House) to support residencies, community practice, and program development.