At the beginning of this year, we asked our community to share thoughts, wishes, ideas, and feedback regarding Merigar East and its future activities
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Died – Carmen Avitabile
We sadly announce that Carmen Avitabile passed away in the early hours of June 19, 2026, in London, England
Kunsangar North: Recent Events, Community Life, and Notes on Beauty
Kunsangar North would like to present the main events of the spring-summer season, take a look inside the tent and the gönpa, and chat with the gakyil and the gekö.
Guruyoga and the Song of the Vajra with Oliver Leick
From October 31 to November 2, 2025, practitioners gathered on site and online for a very inspiring, relaxed, and joyful weekend.
Retreat with Namkhai Yeshi At Merigar East in August
We are delighted to announce a retreat with Namkhai Yeshi from 20–27 August 2026 at Merigar East, where we will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of our beautiful Gar.
Dance of the Three Vajras in Seville, Spain
This past weekend, October 25–26, we held a course on the Dance of the Three Vajras in Seville, taught by our dear instructor Sachiko Fullita. It was the first time we opened the Mandala in this city, and it turned out to be a truly meaningful event.
Thirty Years on the Vajra Dance Mandala
Last year marked a special anniversary for our practitioners from the Baltic countries—thirty years on the Vajra Dance Mandala.
The 3rd ‘Myriad Worlds’ Yoga and Awareness Festival
Bringing people together, respectful collaboration, and mutual support are what inspired us when organizing the ‘Myriad Worlds’ Yoga and Awareness Festival.
Wellbeing Retreat at Dzamling Gar – Interview with Urara Taoka
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.
Merigar Library – Activities, Donations, Future Developments
In 2025, our community was enriched by extraordinary initiatives, valuable donations, and future projects that promise to make this space even more welcoming and functional.
Longde Retreat with Oliver Leick at Palriling
With deep joy, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Oliver Leick, who guided the three-day retreat in Paris with such clarity, precision, and warmth
Eight Movements Teacher Training at Merigar West
Eight Movements Teacher Training Part II with Fabio Andrico