After its founding in 1685, Dzogchen grew from a small monastery into a major institution within the Nyingma tradition, one of the six major seats of the Nyingma lineage. Soon after its founding, Dzogchen became involved in continuing and preserving the Buddhist teachings in Tibet. For example, in the early eighteenth century, the monastery encouraged the King of Derge to establish a treasury and printing press for the preservation of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings. Many sadhana practices  and instruction in rituals were established. A retreat center was established, providing numerous retreatents the opportunity to accomplish meditative and liturgical activities.

Dzogchen Monastery is one of the Six Great Seats of the Nyingma school, the Old Translation School, of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the most important and influential institution of the Dzogchen lineage. His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche, Jigme Losel Wangpo, has re-established Dzogchen Monastery in South India, to preserve the unbroken lineage of Padmasambhava and the Dzogchen Khandro Nyingthig. Dzogchen Monastery, South India is the current seat of the Dzogchen Rinpoches and a flourishing centre of dharma and charitable activity.