From Friday, September 26th through Sunday, September 28th, 2025, the International Dzogchen Community of Merigar...
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Summer at Kunsangar North
The main event of the summer at Kunsangar North was the “Myriad Worlds” festival (August 7-10).
Podcast Interview with Santi Maha Sangha Teacher Jakob Winkler
The third in a series of podcast interviews with Santi Maha Sangha teachers.
Kumar Kumari Children’s Yoga and Creative Workshop
On October 27 we had a wonderful afternoon dedicated to children, practicing Kumar Kumari yoga, telling the story of Ranyema and Lunyema & a nature workshop
Vajra Dance Retreat at Kunsangar North
From November 2 to 4, an open educational and corrective retreat on the Vajra Dance for the Benefit of All Beings with Tatyana Pronicheva was held at Kunsagar North.
Bagchen Tournament in Rinchenling
Last Sunday, October 20th, the first ever Tibetan game tournament of Bagchen took place at Rinchenling. This game, like many others, was taught by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu to his students, and for many years we have enjoyed this game both among ourselves and at the same table with Rinpoche.
Vajra Dance Retreats in Sangyeling, St. Petersburg, Russia
At the end of September and in the first half of October, we were lucky enough to hold two Vajra Dance retreats in the gompa of Sangyeling Dzogchen Community in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Dream Yoga at Phendenling, Czech Republic
Dream Yoga at Phendenling
The Final Garden of Dzamling Gar and La Casita Amarilla
The Final Garden: “The garden goes from the northeastern wall of the Gar where the mulching machine is and it was done in three parts.” La Casita Amarilla: “Since 2022, we have been creating something truly special at Dzamling Gar, a space where children and teens can dive into fun and creative activities, learn by doing, make friends, explore the joy of reading, and embrace presence, awareness, peace, and so much more.”
Dzamling Gar Updates – The Final Garden of Dzamling Gar and La Casita Amarilla
The Final Garden: “The garden goes from the northeastern wall of the Gar where the mulching machine is and it was done in three parts.” La Casita Amarilla: “Since 2022, we have been creating something truly special at Dzamling Gar, a space where children and teens can dive into fun and creative activities, learn by doing, make friends, explore the joy of reading, and embrace presence, awareness, peace, and so much more.”
Summer Update from Kunsangar North
This autumn nature is just beginning to change its colors, and our majestic pine trees still stand proudly under the clear blue sky. Our summer has been dry and warm, which was perfect for practices and retreats.
September 2024 – Amiata Yoga Festival
In the spring an initiative was proposed to Merigar West that was to take place towards the end of September. It consisted of three days of Yoga activities