After some easing of Covid restrictions, retreats and courses at Namgyalgar have recommenced kicking off with a ‘Green Tara and Vajra Dance’ retreat with Cosimo DiMaggio from 17-21 February 2021.
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Namgyalgar Retreat Cabin
The Gakyil is pleased to announce the Council approved the Gar Development Application extension and the construction of a personal retreat cabin.
News from Namgyalgar in Australia
We would like to share an update on activities and projects of Namgyalgar in Australia.
Collective Practice and Karma Yoga Weekend at Namgyalgar
While practitioners were converging on Merigar for the auspicious anniversary day, worldwide practice of Guru Padmasambhava and simultaneous special opening of the Great Stupa of Enlightenment housing the bodily remains of our Beloved Master …. on the other side of the world here in Australia, Vajra family came together in Namgyalgar for a weekend of collective practice and karma yoga.
Namgyalgar Australia News May 2019
Recently the Namgyalgar Gakyil has been turning their attention toward what retreats to organise and how to make our Gar financially self-sustaining
Vajra Dance Course & Collective Practice Retreat
A Vajra Dance course with Cosimo di Maggio and a Semdzin Practice Retreat with SMS teachers Arnaud Coquillard and Amare Pearl were held at Namgyalgar in May
7th Lojong Retreat, Waiheke Island, New Zealand, April 2019
7th Lojong Retreat, Waiheke Island, New Zealand, April 2019 with Patrizia Pearl
Oliver Leick’s Visit to Namgyalgar, Australia
In one of the last occasions that Oliver Leick had to talk briefly with Rinpoche, he mentioned to our precious Master that he was going to Australia to lead a retreat in Namgyalgar and to do some work with the Shang Shung Institute Australia (SSIA) team. Rinpoche then replied with a smile and twice with a strong affirmative “Benissimo!!”
Yantra Yoga at the Woodford Folk Festival, Australia
This Year Oni Mckinstry, Emily Coleing and Sean Reed ran Yantra Yoga classes three consecutive days at Woodford, Australia’s largest folk festival.
The Vajra Dance That Benefits Beings at Samyasling
The long weekend June 8-11 saw a mixed group of seasoned Vajra dancers and beginners enjoying a course in Melbourne with Vajra dance teacher Rosemary Friend
Mandarava Retreat at Namgyalgar in Australia
A small but dedicated group gathered at Namgyalgar in Australia to understand and immerse ourselves in the practice and breathings of Mandarava.
Dzogchen Community Activities in Australia
There were various Dzogchen Community activities in Australia in the last few months…