In 2025, our community was enriched by extraordinary initiatives, valuable donations, and future projects that promise to make this space even more welcoming and functional.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Longde Retreat with Oliver Leick at Palriling
With deep joy, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Oliver Leick, who guided the three-day retreat in Paris with such clarity, precision, and warmth
Dance, Dance, Dance September 2025 Khandroling
In 1995, I happened to pick up a Japanese translation of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s book “Wisdom of Dzogchen” and thought I wanted to meet him in my lifetime.
Died – Zorik Dugarov
We sadly announce the passing of Zorik Dugarov, a well known Community member, practitioner and thangka painter from Buryatia.
Died – Federico Ballarin
We sadly announce that our Vajra Brother, Federico Ballarin, has just passed away. We will remember him on February 27, in the Shitro for the 3rd day
Merigar West Weekly Program 26 February-3 March
This week we have a slight variation to the usual schedule: on Thursday, February 29, Khaita will be at 4:45 p.m., Vajra Dance will follow at 6 p.m.
Merigar West Weekly Program 19-25 February
Mandarava Practice Monday to Saturday at 8:30. On Monday Padmasambava Ganapuja. Tuesday Shitro practice. Saturday Anniversary of Garab Dorje & Ganapuja
Drajyor at Dzamling Gar
We had a beautiful Drajyor course from the 7th-10th of February, 2024 with Fabian Sanders.
Dance of the Song of the Vajra at Tsegyalgar West
Harmony, presence and clarity were what came alive during these two weeks of marvelous retreat on the mountain at Tsegyalgar West. Practitioners from Ireland, Costa Rica, Italy, South Africa, Germany, United States and of course México were present and joined happily in the dance in this incredible and powerful place…
Update from Tsegyalgar West
We wanted to use the occasion of the arrival of a gust of fresh air and the evolutionary energy of the dragon to share with all of you the latest news about our current projects here at Tsegyalgar West and invite you to join us in one or more of the many ways that exist to be part of this Gar’s manifestation.
Merigar West Weekly Program 12-18 February
On Monday Sang & Serkyem practice at 8:30 followed by hanging the prayer flags outside. On Sunday at 12, Astrological Predictions for the Wood Dragon Year
Namkha Course at Dzamling Gar
Namkha Course with Elena Kalistova at Dzamling Gar February 2-6, 2024