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27 September 2026 – Teachings by Namkhai Yeshi

We are pleased to share with you the programme for 27 September 2026, marking eight years since the passing of our Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.

How Jim Valby Met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Other Memories

How Jim Valby Met Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Other Memories

I arrived near Point Arena at Redwood’s OZ retreat site a day after the retreat had begun. In the upstairs kitchen I asked beautiful See-Joy: “Where is the Tibetan master?” She replied: “He is sitting down there at the picnic table.” I looked but couldn’t see a master because everybody was wearing ordinary clothes. About an hour later, Rinpoche sat down under a large tree surrounded by interested students. I had no expectations. He smiled & spoke. My experience: Primordial Buddha transmits primordial Dzogchen to us fortunate practitioners in this particular time & place.