From May 9 to 11, a long-awaited retreat took place in Paris, organized by the French Dzogchen Community after several months of dedicated preparation.
Europe
New Gakyil of Dzamling Gar
Thinley Koblensky (Yellow, President), Gabriele Marazzi (Red, Vice President) and Matteo Dell’Angelo (Blue, Secretary) Left to right
Song of the Vajra Course in Höfen, Germany
Vajra Dance Course of The Song of Vajra – Part I with Karin Heinemann in Höfen/South Germany organized by Yeshiling
New Acquisitions for the Merigar Library
In the last few days, through a ‘fortunate’ coincidence, the Merigar Library has acquired a collection of texts of great importance
Dzogchen Teachings with Yeshi Silvano Namkhai
May 12th to 17th 2023, Yeshi Silvano Namkhai will hold a Dzogchen Teachings retreat in the Gönpa of Merigar open to all. The retreat will also be webcast.
Merigar West Weekly Program 9-15 January 2023
This week there will be two Ganapujas: Tuesday 17th January at 17:00 a Ganapuja on Dakini Day, and Saturday 21st at 17:15 a New Moon Ganapuja
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.
Died – Alexey Zhilyakov
Dear Vajra family, this is to inform you that our Vajra brother Alexey Zhilyakov from Voronezh, Russia, died at the age of 44.
Merigar West Weekly Program 9-15 January 2023
On the weekend Breathe course with Natasha Priymak in the Mandala Room. On Sunday 15 practice of Sang and Serkyem in the Gompino at 8:30am.
Highlights from Dzamling Gar
Ninth Anniversary of the founding of Dzamling Gar, Birthday celebration for Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, courses, official visits, & Differently One project
Reconstruction of Wangdenling Gönpa in Slovakia
News about the reconstruction of the Gönpa in Wangdenling, Slovak Dzogchen Community center – the works are coming nearly to an end!
Merigar West Weekly Program 2-8 January 2023
Öser Chenma Practice Retreat January 2-5 with two practice sessions per day at 10:00 and 16:00. On Friday 6 Full Moon Ganapuja in person & webcast 18.30.