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Integrating Life in Practice
Listen to an informal teaching given by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu after the Worldwide Guruyoga Transmission, Santiago, Chile, November 17, 2014
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Dzogchen Teaching with Namkhai Yeshi, Merigar July 2-8 2025
We are happy to invite you to the Dzogchen Teaching Retreat that Namkhai Yeshi will hold in Merigar's Gönpa from July 2nd to the 8th
How I Became a Vajra Dance Instructor – Anna Apraksina
The story itself began with how I started dancing. I was introduced to the Vajra Dance in Margarita Island, Venezuela in 2010. I watched people dance the Song of the Vajra, and it was incredibly beautiful.
How I Met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
For myself, I guess my first memory that has some kind of relationship with Rinpoche and my other teachers, is that when I was quite young, around 11 or 12 years old, and I remember looking at the world globe for the first time, and on the globe I noticed a country called Tibet.
Understanding One’s Own Mind Through Presence and Awareness
As a SMS instructor, I have always been interested in the work of dialogue between those who have had experience with our master and those who have not
Pictures from the Past – A Tibetan Master in Naples
Early days of Rinpoche’s life in Naples and his first teachings in the 1970s before the Dzogchen Community was established in Tuscany.
Book Review – A Dakini’s Counsel & Love and Liberation
Alexander Studholme reviews "A Dakini’s Counsel" and "Love and Liberation" on the life and spiritual teachings of the remarkable terton, Sera Khandro
Speaking to the Universal – Artist Marsha Klein
‘Artists in the Dzogchen Community’ features the fascinating story of American painter and sculptor Marsha Klein.
COMMUNITY NEWS
News from different centers of the International Dzogchen Community
America
Musings from Tashigar North
Rinpoche used to say that Margarita could be a place for some of us to retire to. A place to practice and grow old together. He also referred to the power of the region with respect to local guardians and the potential benefits for this part of the world.
Europe
LatestDzogchen Teaching with Namkhai Yeshi, Merigar July 2-8 2025
We are happy to invite you to the Dzogchen Teaching Retreat that Namkhai Yeshi will hold in Merigar's Gönpa from July 2nd to the 8th
Asia
Introductory Vajra Dance Course in Medan Sumatra Island, Indonesia
Vajra Dance - Introductory Course with Kyu Reiko on January 24 & 25, 2025 at Vihara Borobudur Temple, Medan Sumatra Island, Indonesia
NETWORK
News from organizations linked to the International Dzogchen Community
- International Gakyil
- Shang Shung Institute
- Shang Shung Publications
- ASIA NGO
Anniversary of Guru Garab Dorje World Wide Guruyoga Day
On the Anniversary of Guru Garab Dorje, Friday, March 14th, at 03:00 GMT (Tenerife) we will practice together with the webcast of Rinpoche's video recording
A Trip to Maratika to Meet the Dakini
An account by Cheh Goh of the recent pilgrimage to Maratika in Nepal organized by Shang Shung UK and the MACO Museum.
Latest News from Shang Shung Publications
Christmas Offer: For Christmas Shang Shung Publications is offering the opportunity to buy some books and receive the ebook immediately for free.
Myanmar: Humanitarian Crisis
In Myanmar, a humanitarian emergency is unfolding. The death toll has risen to 3,085, and the country is devastated by destruction.
Atiyoga Foundation
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The official Website of Ati Yoga Foundation has been launched!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Atiyoga Foundation website.
Ka-Ter Translation Project
Twenty-One Traditional Buddhist Tales
An interview with Oliver Leick, director of the Ka-ter Translation Project and compiler of the recently published “Twenty-one Traditional Buddhist Tales”.
School of Tibetan Medicine
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Astrological Forecast – Year of the Wood Snake
There are two ways to consider the aspects of the year - to look at the condition of the outer nature of the year and the condition of beings, human beings
- Dynamic Space of the Elements
- School for Tibetan Language and Translation
- Sangha App
The Stupa with Eight Sides is Placed at Dzamling Gar
The Dynamic Space of the Elements team led by Migmar Tsering recently delivered their latest work, the Eight-Sided Stupa, to the Global Gar in Tenerife.
Tibetan Language Course
Dear students of Tibetan language, we will soon resume our Guided translation course based on the tibetan text of the Precious Vase by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
Sangha App Newsletter February 2025
Isn't it impressive how much we managed to achieve in the Dzogchen Community thanks to passionate volunteer work?
MACO Museum of Arcidosso
PRACTICE
Courses and activities
- Santi Maha Sangha
- Yantra Yoga
- Vajra Dance
- Khaita Joyful Dances
- Respira
- Kumar Kumari
Rushen of the Mind at Tsegyalgar East
Rushen of the Mind with Michael Katz November 2 - 3, 2024 at Tsegyalgar East, Conway MA, USA
Rhythmic Breathing Pranayama Weekend at Merigar West
This weekend was part of the online Yantra Yoga for Beginners course, and it was dedicated to those who are learning Yantra Yoga online this year with us
The Vajra Dance That Benefits Beings, Paris, February 8-9
It was an intense experience, reminding us that perseverance in practice allows us to overcome obstacles and fully enjoy the beauty of this sacred dance.
Modern Gorshey – New Tibetan Dances Collection
We Khaita teachers, Salima Celeri, Giulia Yangcen Mimaciren and Lena Dumcheva, are very excited to share with you the Modern Gorshey* project: a new collection of contemporary Tibetan dances. This project is our homage to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s work on Tibetan songs and dances and a sincere expression of our understanding of Khaita, with the intention of ensuring its infinite future.
Respira Teacher Training at Dzamling Gar
Respira Teacher Training with Fabio Andrico at Dzamling Gar May 17 -26, 2024
Kumar Kumari Children’s Yoga and Creative Workshop
On October 27 we had a wonderful afternoon dedicated to children, practicing Kumar Kumari yoga, telling the story of Ranyema and Lunyema & a nature workshop
Questo sito web fa parte del progetto “Lo Specchio Digitale” reso possibile con il contributo di UBI, Unione Buddhista Italiana. Il progetto si propone di favorire la diffusione dello Dzogchen, consentendo a un pubblico nazionale e internazionale sempre più vasto di entrare in contatto con questo prezioso Insegnamento. A tal fine, si intende potenziare la comunicazione e la circolazione di The Mirror, rinnovarne gli aspetti tecnici e multimediali, migliorarne la fruibilità, raccoglierne e sistematizzarne i contenuti e rafforzare le competenze professionali delle risorse umane.
This website is part of the project “Lo Specchio Digitale” made possible with the contribution of UBI, the Italian Buddhist Union. The project aims to foster the dissemination of Dzogchen, enabling a growing national and international audience to come into contact with this precious Teaching. To this end, the communication and circulation of The Mirror will be enhanced, its technical and multimedia aspects renewed, its usability improved, its content collected and systematized, and the professional skills of its human resources strengthened.