We sadly announce that Carmen Avitabile passed away in the early hours of June 19, 2026, in London, England
Liz Granger
A Dream of Awakening:
Continuing The Celebration Of The 40th Year Of The Publication Of ‘The Crystal And The Way Of Light: Sutra, Tantra, And Dzogchen’.
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s Cultural Legacy at UBI’s Vesak 2026
From May 22-24, the Unione Buddhista Italiana (UBI) transformed Milan’s Fabbrica del Vapore into a vibrant hub of spiritual inquiry and cultural celebration for Vesak 2026.
Guruyoga and the Song of the Vajra with Oliver Leick
From October 31 to November 2, 2025, practitioners gathered on site and online for a very inspiring, relaxed, and joyful weekend.
A Life of Knowledge – Words of the Master
Adriano Clemente, long-time student and translator of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, will share his reflections on more than four decades of collaboration with the Master.
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu – A Life of Knowledge
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu was not only a great Dzogchen master but also a renowned scholar whose work illuminated many dimensions of Tibetan culture.
Update: October Ganapujas from Dzamling Gar & Merigar
The Ganapuja on October 16th will be streamed from Dzamling Gar instead of Merigar. Please note the updated time (7:00 pm Tenerife time).
Merigar Library – Activities, Donations, Future Developments
In 2025, our community was enriched by extraordinary initiatives, valuable donations, and future projects that promise to make this space even more welcoming and functional.
Longde Retreat with Oliver Leick at Palriling
With deep joy, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Oliver Leick, who guided the three-day retreat in Paris with such clarity, precision, and warmth
The Origins of the Game Calacò
A group of practitioners from Sardinia, Italy, recount how Rinpoche created the card game Calaco while on holiday in Cala Corallina in 1995
Yoga Kids Summer Camp 2025: Yoga & Art
From late June through August, Dzamling Gar for the second time vibrated with the joyful energy of children for the second annual Yoga Kids Camp
Namkhai Yeshi & Merigar Honor Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
From Friday, September 26th through Sunday, September 28th, 2025, the International Dzogchen Community of Merigar...