On October 18, we opened the doors of Zhenphenling to promote our center and our activities to an audience that is not limited to our practitioners.
Liz Granger
November 2025 Webcast Ganapujas
We are very pleased to announce our next webcast Ganapujas from Dzamling Gar & Merigar in webcast.
Urgent Appeal from the International Gakyil
The IG urgently needs your help. We ask that you consider applying to be Blue or Yellow IG assistants because those areas are in great need of assistance.
Merigar West Weekly Program 5-11 February
This week, in addition to the usual practices (also Shitro practice Tuesday at 5:30), join us on Tuesday and Wednesday to help us prepare Merigar for Losar.
Dzogchen: Who’s Who & What’s What in the Great Perfection
Aimed at those new to the Dzogchen teachings and those that want to go a little deeper, this book provides a helpful historical framework and context
Died – Doboom Tulku Rinpoche
It is with great sadness we inform you of the loss of H.E. Doboom Rinpoche, a great Scholar, Practitioner, and Innovator.
The Importance of the Spiritual Dimension in Illness
When we’re in a good state of health, it seems to be the “natural” condition of existence and it is – as long as it lasts. However it cannot last uninterruptedly
Merigar West Weekly Program 29 January-4 February
On Sunday, February 4 at 3:30 p.m. Kumar Kumari Session followed by the ‘Messer Milione has returned from a long journey…from Tibet’ Workshop
Died – Anna Eid
Early in the morning of Tuesday, 23 January, 2024, our dear Anna Eid passed away peacefully in the Amiata area close to Merigar.
The Tibet of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu – Part 10
We are now close to departure, and the meeting occurs almost by surprise, during a walk with Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Karwang and the ‘Marlon Brando’ lama
Merigar West Weekly Program 22-28 January
This week in addition to the usual practices and classes, we will have a Full Moon Ganapuja with authentication of the Namkha on Thursday at 5:30 pm
SSP – The First 40 Years: 1983 – 2023
We are pleased to offer an e-booklet, with a short but profound piece composed by Namkhai Norbu for an early student, in celebration of our 40th anniversary