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.
Can technology help us to be more diligent?
How do we make time for practice in today’s busy and distracted world? If we want to stay familiar with the state of contemplation, we need to be diligent.
Discovering Our Real Nature Through Experience
“Guru Garab Dorje explained that by receiving oral transmission we can discover our real nature using different kinds of experience.”
Deepest Condolences on the Passing of Lopön Tenzin Namdak
The International Dzogchen Community send deepest condolences and are profoundly grateful for the strong special connection that we had with his Eminence.
Online Yantra Yoga Course on the Five Series
Recently we’ve completed our online journey through a 7-month-long Yantra Yoga course on the Five Series, organized by Tashigar Norte!
June 21, Open Day at Merigar West
Merigar organized an Open Day on June 21, a well-structured day during which participants had the opportunity to try out various activities and disciplines
The Passing of Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche
Lopön Rinpoche had a special connection with Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and many in our Dzogchen Community sangha and is portrayed in the Merigar gönpa
Died – Martin Bugter
With deep sorrow, yet with gratitude for the moments we shared, we bid farewell to Martin Bugter, a friend and practitioner devoted to the teachings
The Spring/Summer 2025 Program at Merigar West
Merigar is preparing to experience some intense months with a calendar that includes teaching, culture and moments of authentic community sharing.
Keys to Understanding Experiential Dzogchen
The UK community hosted a retreat at Kunselling with Steven Landsberg and John Renshaw, May 15-20, focussing largely on the longde teachings of Dzogchen