This autumn nature is just beginning to change its colors, and our majestic pine trees still stand proudly under the clear blue sky. Our summer has been dry and warm, which was perfect for practices and retreats.

This autumn nature is just beginning to change its colors, and our majestic pine trees still stand proudly under the clear blue sky. Our summer has been dry and warm, which was perfect for practices and retreats.
On the 15th September there was a meeting of the Gakyil of Kunsangar South. We thank all who participated and showed activity.
Usually the summer season at Kunsangar South begins in May, when the warm weather comes, the first flowers start to bloom and the wonderful time of retreats begins.
Dear Vajra family, we would like to inform you that our Vajra brother Evgeny Rud, 2nd level Yantra Yoga instructor, passed away on 16 October at 6:25 pm in Ulan-Ude, Buryatia.
Dear members of the Dzogchen Community, it is with great joy that we inform you that Yeshi Namkhai will hold a retreat of Dzogchen Teachings in Merigar from the afternoon of June 20th to the morning of June 27th.
Dear Readers, we are happy to present The Preliminaries of the Path of Ati (A ti lam gyi sngon ’gro) by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
Please help us to maintain this essential means of communication within Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s International Dzogchen Community for the future.
Today, on 6th October, Sergey Feofanov passed away after a long illness in Moscow, Russia. Many people know how much he contributed into the Dzogchen Community. In loving memory of our dear Vajra brother.
Summer 2023 at Kunsangar South passed peacefully, in work and practice. Many retreats were cancelled, but August was especially busy with many courses and retreats.
At Merigar we will gather to practice together from 24 September to 1 October and we invite you to join us from all over the world, both onsite and online via webcast.
On August 26th the election meeting was held at Kunsangar South. We would like to thank all the participants for their interest. There were 27 people present in the gompa and 25 people online.
Shang Shung Institute of America was founded by our teacher, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, with the help of his students, in 1996.