On September 5th, 2025, in Kharkiv, due to complications from illness, our friend and Vajra brother Sergey Kiryanov (June 3, 1973 – September 5, 2025) passed away.
Kunsangar South
Preparing for Summer at Kunsangar South, Crimea
Hello and many greetings from the blooming Kunsangar South! This early summer we are full on with preparations for our most active season.
Contemplating Seasons of Kunsangar South, Crimea
Having entered Spring 2025, we send you warm greetings from Kunsangar South, from its sunlit blue-sky valley framed by a patchwork of hills.
Quiet days at Kunsangar South
The days at Kunsangar South are quiet and peaceful now. Not many people have come to the Gar yet, although the summer season has started.
Kunsangar South Schedule for 2023
Schedule of retreats and events planned at Kunsangar South for 2023.
Yantra Yoga retreat at Kunsangar South
Heartfelt thanks to Yantra Yoga instructor Mira Mironova for the joy of a onsite retreat in the warm gompa of Kunsangar South. We are looking forward to more meetings to perfect yantras and pranayamas.
Update from Kunsangar South
Greetings to all from Kunsangar South, where we are trying to further contribute to freely spreading the Great Dzogchen Teaching, in spite of obstacles.
New Gakyil and Gekö of Kunsangar South
New Gakyil of Kunsangar South – According to the results of the online voting for the candidates for the Gakyil of South Kunsangar, the team has been created. All candidates have received a sufficient number of “yes” votes. New Gekös are Dima Leontiev with Snezhana Zhigareva.
Restoration of the Longsal Stupa at Kunsangar South
Restoration of the Longsal stupa of kunsangar South is now complete. We wish the Gar prosperity and are always happy to offer our work for the benefit of all!
10 Year Anniversary of the Kunsangar South Gönpa Inauguration
Kunsangar South and all its members celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Gönpa inauguration! 10 years ago, on August 1, 2012, this special event took place during a retreat with Rinpoche.
Spring-Summer Season at Kunsangar South
Although due to the circumstances getting to Kunsangar South is not as easy as before, life at the Gar does not stop.
Vajra Dance with Ulyana Sokolova at Kunsangar South
A retreat on the 2nd part of the Dance of the Song of the Vajra (training and correction) was held at Kunsangar South, Crimea.