In 2025 as we are living in difficult times, I remember that, in ‘The Years Of Lead’, we were able, with our teacher Chögyal Namkhai Norbu to found Merigar
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Died – Anna Lessana
Our dear Vajra sister Anna Lessana left the earthly dimension at the age of 95, in the early hours of 29 July, 2025, lovingly cared for by the practitioners of Gyamtsholing, Venice, Italy.
Song of The Vajra Retreat with Namkhai Yeshi
The retreat with Namkhai Yeshi at Merigar West presented another novel chapter in the ongoing evolution of the Dzogchen Community
Died – Sergio Campodonico
On 11 October 2023, Sergio Campodonico passed away at his home in Naples, Italy. Sergio met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu more than 50 years ago
Merigar West Weekly Program 9-15 October
This week, there will be two Ganapujas: Monday, Dakini Day, and Saturday, New Moon and Solar Eclipse, both at 6pm and webcast.
Merigar West Weekly Program 2-8 October
This week we return to the usual programme; at the weekend, starting on Friday, Course on the Third Series of Yantra Yoga with Laura Evangelisti.
Merigar West Weekly Program 25 September-1 October
The practice retreat on the anniversary of the Master’s passing continues. Ganapuja with Invocation of the Lamp on Wednesday and another ganapuja on Friday
Merigar West Weekly Program 18-24 September
Monday the Khalongdorjeikhar Dance Course begins. Saturday Sangha Meeting. On Sunday Collective Practices for commemorating the Master’s passing begin.
A Very Busy Summer 2023 at Merigar West
This has been a very busy summer at Merigar and numerous events have taken place. The Merigar staff and many practitioners who help have been wonderful.
Merigar West Weekly Program 11-17 September
On Wednesday Yantra Yoga in-person practice resumes at 5:30 p.m. On Thursday at 6 p.m. New Moon Ganapuja. Vajra Dance instructor’s meeting at the weekend
Merigar West Weekly Program 4-10 September
Tuesday Karma Yoga deep cleaning in Merigar’s kitchen, Friday the Deepening Course of the Dance of the Song of the Vajra course begins, Saturday, Ganapuja
Merigar Library Talks – “To Bring Days to Life”
We often talk about impermanence, referring to things & relationships that pass through our lives, but we tend to suppress the idea that life is impermanent