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.
Naomi Zeitz
Eight Movements Teacher Training at Merigar West
Eight Movements Teacher Training Part II with Fabio Andrico
Died – John Bidleman on September 24, 2025
John Bidleman, a long time member of the Dzogchen Community, passed away on September 24, 2025 in Northern California.
First Cohort of Tibetan Medicine Diet & Lifestyle Counselors Graduate
After 1.5 years of studies, 11 dedicated and talented students graduated from our TM Diet & Lifestyle Counselor Program, the first part of the complete Tibetan Medicine training. They were guided by our dear director, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo la, and supported by amazing teachers and Menpas, Irina Pankevich and Medegma Budaeva.
Song of Vajra Vajra Dance Course at Dzamling Gar
Song of the Vajra Vajra Dance Course Part 1 with Maria Stepanik in May 2025 at Dzamling Gar
Podcast: Interviews with Santi Maha Sangha Teachers
Interview with Steven Landsberg. A first in a series of interviews with Santi Maha Sangha teachers from the Dzogchen Community. The interview was done in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain in the winter of 2025.
New Gakyil of Dzamling Gar
Thinley Koblensky (Yellow, President), Gabriele Marazzi (Red, Vice President) and Matteo Dell’Angelo (Blue, Secretary) Left to right
New Gakyil Pelzomling, Mexico City, Mexico
Pelzomling is very excited to present to you the new Gakyil team!
Yantra Yoga Teacher Training Level 2, April 14–23, 2025 at Dzamling Gar
Since those distant days, Yantra Yoga – one of the first practices taught by Rinpoche – continues to be one of the main gateways to the Teaching and remains an invaluable tool capable of bringing benefit and relief to many in this corrupted age, where stress, discomfort, and confusion are increasingly widespread, and Yoga is often reduced to yet another business.
Yantra Yoga Retreat with Oni McKinstry in Phendeling
Oni taught the preliminary exercises and all five series of yantras, including the first to fourth series in both first and second variations. She also taught all five pranayamas. The teaching was comprehensive and integrated, respecting the diverse levels and physical conditions of the participants. At the same time, it challenged each of us to go beyond our limits and deepen our personal practice. Oni is an outstanding teacher, whom we hold in deep respect.
The In-Depth Eight Movements Course,Teacher Training and Supervision at Dzamling Gar
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Rinpoche, Fabio and Laura, as well as all the instructors for transmitting Yantra Yoga worldwide. May many more people connect with the method of Yantra Yoga and practice it in future!
Kunye Massage and External Therapies 3rd-Level Educational Program at Dzamling Gar
We have just completed another cycle of our Kunye Massage & External Therapies 3-Level Educational Program. This in-person training at the beautiful Dzamling Gar allowed students to gain hands-on experience in Tibetan therapeutic practices while also learning in a very close and personalized way with our beloved team: our director, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, and teachers Irina Pankevich and Medegma Budaeva.