We’re lucky to have many talented instructors in the community, so we began shaping this project around that strength. Although it took some time to get the marketing off the ground, since last year things have really started to bloom.
Naomi Zeitz
Dance, Dance, Dance September 2025 Khandroling
In 1995, I happened to pick up a Japanese translation of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s book “Wisdom of Dzogchen” and thought I wanted to meet him in my lifetime.
Eight Movements Teacher Training at Merigar West
Eight Movements Teacher Training Part II with Fabio Andrico
Tibetan Medicine returns to the University of La Laguna, Tenerife
On Wednesday, March 20, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo gave the lecture “Introduction to the General Aspects of Traditional Tibetan Medicine: The daily practice of a Tibetan doctor” at the Faculty of Law, Social Sciences and Communication of the University of La Laguna, thanks to the close relationship between the International Atiyoga Foundation and the University.
Married – Peter Makela and Ugyen Tshomo
Peter Makela and Ugyen Tshomo were married by H.E. Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche in the sacred land of Bumthang, Bhutan in Konchogsum Lhakhang on 3/12/24
Jewels of the World – Art Exhibit by Rosa Namkhai at Dzamling Gar
“We have the great honor on this very special occasion to have for the first time, as far as I know, the art of Rosa Namkhai introduced by Fabio Andrico. We also would like to present this book, The Forty Years of Merigar [West] which is quite inspirational.” Gloriana Brenes Gonzalez, Gakyil Director of Dzamling Gar
Born – Anand Arturo Sanders
Anand Arturo Sanders, born 16-12-2023 in Montepulciano, Italy
Vajra Dance at Kundusling, Barcelona
Part I of VD of Song of Vajra at Kundusling, Barcelona with Ludmila Kudriavtseva
Pranayamas of Yantra Yoga with Laura Evangelisti at Dzamling Gar
The Pranayamas of Yantra Yoga, a soft approach to Pranayamas with Laura Evangelisti from March 1-4 2024
Died – Dan Toganel, Romania
As some of you might already know, we recently found out about the loss of one of our Romanian Vajra brother, Dan Toganel.
Mandarava Retreat 2024 Dzamling Gar
The traditional Mandarava retreat at Dzamling Gar spanned two weeks time, starting from Losar, with all the celebratory events connected to it from divination soup, star water baths, breakfast of khapse and tea, lunches, games, and practice and ending with a Mandarava Ganapuja and auction.
Drajyor at Dzamling Gar
We had a beautiful Drajyor course from the 7th-10th of February, 2024 with Fabian Sanders.