I want to express my deep gratitude to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, Namkhai Yeshi, and all of my Vajra kin, some of who are mentioned in this writing and others not, who have been my friends and helpers on this journey of life. A la la ho!
Naomi Zeitz
Dance, Dance, Dance at Khandroling, Tsegyalgar East
This year’s Dance Dance Dance took place, as it does every year these years, from late August to mid-September at the Mandala Hall at Khandroling. It was an intensive two-week course covering all the Vajra Dances—including 3 Vajra, Dance for All Sentient Beings, 12 A, and Khalong Dorjekha—and, true to its name, it was two weeks of non-stop dancing; well, actually, we also enjoyed BBQ, etc.,.
Vajra Dance at Dzamling Gar – Passing through Space
This summer a course on the Dance of the Song of the Vajra was held at Dzamling Gar under the guidance of Ludmila Kislichenko. It was given in two parts, the first in July and the second in August, and it brought together practitioners from many different parts of the world:
Respira in San José, Costa Rica
Respira Course in San José, Costa Rica on August 16th, 2026 with Nataly Nitsche
Passages – Died – Margherita Vondrak, Canada
I would like to inform you with sadness of the passing of our Vajra Sister, Margherita Vondrak, on August 27, 2026.
Vajra Dance in Dargyäling, Cologne, Germany
In May and June of 2026, we had the great opportunity to host the complete Song of the Vajra Dance course in Dargyäling, Cologne.
Two Courses with Julia Lawless at Dzamling Gar
There were two courses with Julia Lawless at Dzamling Gar in August 2026.
Summer Sangha Retreat at Tsegyalgar East 2026
We are grateful to Rinpoche for the sound of his teachings alive in us beyond time and space and for the colorful mandala of the community with all our unique gifts and capacities that made this retreat possible for the benefit of all beings. Featured photo: Doug Doerr
How Jim Valby Met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Other Memories
I arrived near Point Arena at Redwood’s OZ retreat site a day after the retreat had begun. In the upstairs kitchen I asked beautiful See-Joy: “Where is the Tibetan master?” She replied: “He is sitting down there at the picnic table.” I looked but couldn’t see a master because everybody was wearing ordinary clothes. About an hour later, Rinpoche sat down under a large tree surrounded by interested students. I had no expectations. He smiled & spoke. My experience: Primordial Buddha transmits primordial Dzogchen to us fortunate practitioners in this particular time & place.
Vajra Dancing in Japan!
The second annual Dance Dance Dance in Japan with teacher Kyu Reiko was held on June 26-28, 2026, by Yamanaka Lake at the foot of Mt. Fuji.
Santi Maha Sangha in Álava Basque Country, Spain
The unforgettable retreat was held in Egino Árava, near caves and natural wáter springs
Passages – Died Jim Valby
Our much beloved Vajra Brother Jim Valby died very peacefully around 8 pm ET/US on June 22, 2026 in Greenfield Massachusetts.