A longtime cherished Vajra sister reached out to me, seemingly out of the blue, to invite me to Dzamling Gar for Losar. She plucked me out of samsara. I had never been to Dzamling Gar and I hadn’t been to a retreat since our precious teacher transitioned.
Rinpoche used to say that Margarita could be a place for some of us to retire to. A place to practice and grow old together. He also referred to the power of the region with respect to local guardians and the potential benefits for this part of the world.
Exciting news has reached all of us -Namkhai Yeshi will be giving teachings everywhere!
We are happy to announce that the June 2023 issue of The Mirror, no.160, is now online and ready for downloading at melong.com and dzogchen.net.
11 July Tara practice, 12 July Ganapuja, 12-16 July practicing the Khalong Dance of the Vajra Song, 14 July Library Talks “In search of herbs”.
Monday July 3 the Breathe training course finishes, at 6 pm Mandarava Ganapuja with authentication of Namkha on the Full Moon. Tuesday 4 July Tara practice.
This year Dzamling Gar celebrates its 10th anniversary and we would love if you take part in it!
Gönpa works continue. Tuesday 27 Mandarava practice, Breathe teacher training starts. Wednesday 28 Ganapuja on Padmasambhava day. Saturday 1 July IDC AGM.
After 10 years, life has brought me back to Tashigar Norte, Venezuela. The place where, at 8 years old, I was already learning the mudras for the Ganapuja.
Our dear Vajra Brother, Angel Julio Ojeda Estévez, is starting the path of the Fourth Bardo surrounded by his children and closest people. Please include him in your prayers and practices.
Spring came very early this year, the snow melted quickly, and now the Gar is again covered in green trees. And more and more practitioners are coming to the Gar – some for retreats, some as volunteers or karmayogis, some just to take a break from noisy Moscow.
The retreat, August 16-20, will consist of viewing the Teachings given by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu in Hong Kong, May 16-20 2012, called The Song of Vajra
