John Bidleman, a long time member of the Dzogchen Community, passed away on September 24, 2025 in Northern California.
COMMUNITY NEWS
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.
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
Died – Zinnia Millicent Steinhauer
On the night of the 29th-30th September, 2024, Zinnia Millicent Steinhauer, one of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s earliest students, died unexpectedly in Naples, Italy
Died – Nina Robinson
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our dear sister Nina Robinson has left us. Today at 4:00 pm we will practice Shitro dedicated to her
New Gakyil of Kunsangar South
On the 15th September there was a meeting of the Gakyil of Kunsangar South. We thank all who participated and showed activity.
Born – Victoria Isabella Barreto in Argentina
Victoria Isabella Barreto Schenone was born to Silvina and Daniel Barreto on August 22, 2024.
Summer Season at Kunsangar South, Crimea
Usually the summer season at Kunsangar South begins in May, when the warm weather comes, the first flowers start to bloom and the wonderful time of retreats begins.
Refreshing the Decorations of the Merigar Gönpa
This summer a large number of young karmayogis worked on renewing the decorations of the outer ring ceiling inside the Merigar Gönpa.
Variations of the First Series of Yantras at Dzamling Gar
Variations of the First Group of Yantras with Max Leschenko from September 9-15, 2024 at Dzamling Gar
September Khandroling Vajra Dance
September Khandroling Vajra Dance September 1-12. 2024 on Khandroling with special participation from the Japanese Community, organized by Kyu Reiko