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.
Tsegyalgar East
News from Tsegyalgar East
The Teaching of Dzogchen: understanding, training, applying with 2nd level SMS teacher Igor Berkhin, August 8-17, 2025 and The 8th annual Dance Dance Dance retreat at Khandroling, August 30th to September 14th, 2025.
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.
Rushen of the Mind at Tsegyalgar East
Rushen of the Mind with Michael Katz November 2 – 3, 2024 at Tsegyalgar East, Conway MA, USA
September Khandroling Vajra Dance
September Khandroling Vajra Dance September 1-12. 2024 on Khandroling with special participation from the Japanese Community, organized by Kyu Reiko
Dance, Dance, Dance on Khandroling, Massachusetts, USA
Dance, Dance, Dance Retreat with Kyu Reiko, Carisa O’Kelly and Bodhi Krause in August
The 9th Annual Summer Sangha Retreat (SSR)
What a wonderful and inspiring retreat. The powerful energy for this retreat was clearly foreshadowed by two spectacular thunderstorms with wind and driving rain during the first two days of events.
Died – Jacqueline Gens
Dear Vajra Brothers and Sisters, we are once again facing the loss and bardo transition of a cherished community member, Jacqueline Gens.
Died – Robert Derr
A Painful Reminder of Impermanence: The Sudden Passing of Vajra Brother Robert Derr on October 21, 2023
Going Beyond Words – A Retreat with Steve Landsberg
At Tsegyalgar East we were fortunate to host Steve Landsberg for the three day retreat from September 30 – October 2. Steve is a highly dedicated teacher who shared his experience and knowledge related to the experience of the mind.
Dakini Upadesha, and Principles of the Visionary Methods of Lhundrub with Elias Capriles
We were very fortunate, at Tsegyalgar East, to welcome Elias Capriles for a ten day retreat from 27 August to 4 September.
Annual Dance, Dance, Dance at Khandroling
The annual Dance Dance Dance retreats at Khandroling bring together practitioners from all over the globe. This year was no exception, drawing participants from Japan, France, Italy, Chile, and far flung parts of the US.