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.
Podcast: Interview with Santi Maha Sangha Teacher Alexander Gomonov
This is the second in a series of podcast interviews with Santi Maha Sangha Teachers from the Dzogchen Community.
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
Latest from Merigar – Welcome Babies and Children
Children visiting Merigar now have their own play area inside the yellow house. This is the children’s own space that they can take care of themselves.
Merigar West Weekly Program 28 August-3 September
Monday Preliminaries & First Two Series of Yantra Yoga begins. Tuesday Homage to Amiata – music for Cello. Thursday Full Moon Ganapuja. Friday Library Talks
Merigar West Weekly Program 21–27 August 2023
August 22 Library Talks – Creative Writing Workshop; August 23 Contemplation Practices Retreat begins; August 25 Give Life to Days; August 26 Ganapuja
Redecorating the Temple of the Great Contemplation
Migmar Tsering, resident Tibetan artist, speaks to The Mirror about the delicate work of redecorating the outside of the Merigar Gönpa and his painting team
Died – Yulian Klenov, Russia
We sadly inform you about the passing of our dear Vajra Brother Yulian Klenov from Russia this August 16, 2023 at 6:30 am in Russia.
Yoga Holidays Returns to Merigar West
After a break due to Covid, this year’s ‘Yoga Holiday’, an event that has characterized Merigar’s summers for years, returned from 1 to 5 August.
Merigar West Weekly Program 14 – 20 August 2023
This week Two Days of Dance on the Mandala course. On the 16th The Song of the Vajra retreat will begin with videos of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s Teachings
Sitting Practice and Vajra Dance Practice Retreat at Dzamling Gar
Sitting Practice and Vajra Dance Practice Retreat at Dzamling Gar July 31 – August 11, 2023 with Ludmila Kislichenko, Amely Becker and Masha Stepanik