From October 13th to 19th, 2025, the IT teams of Merigar West and Dzamling Gar gathered at Dzamling Gar for a week of collaboration and technical work, joined by our Austrian sound engineer, Philip Zauner.
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Retreat with Namkhai Yeshi At Merigar East in August
We are delighted to announce a retreat with Namkhai Yeshi from 20–27 August 2026 at Merigar East, where we will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of our beautiful Gar.
Thirty Years on the Vajra Dance Mandala
Last year marked a special anniversary for our practitioners from the Baltic countries—thirty years on the Vajra Dance Mandala.
Retreat with Namkhai Yeshi – Accommodation Update from Dzamling Gar
As you may already know, we are deeply grateful to be able to host Namkhai Yeshi for Dzogchen Teachings at Dzamling Gar on February 13th and 14th starting at 10am (GMT +00:00 Tenerife Time).Given the short notice of this wonderful news, we are working as quickly as possible to send out the registration form and other important details to everyone who wishes to attend. At this point, Dzamling Gar and several nearby accommodations are fully booked, and we are doing our best to find alternative options for you.
What makes a community?
Trying to find the essence of what makes a community is quite difficult. In fact, everyone seems to understand...
The Mirror Issue 166 is Online & Ready for Downloading
The Mirror PDF magazine is available for free for members of the Dzogchen Community on dzogchen.net and for all on melong.com
NEPAL. WATER EMERGENCY
On September 27 and 28, terrible flooding affected thousands of families, leaving them without homes, food or access to essential services.
Latest News from Shang Shung Publications
Christmas Offer: For Christmas Shang Shung Publications is offering the opportunity to buy some books and receive the ebook immediately for free.
The Importance of Membership – Join Your Nearest Gar or Ling
Membership in the Dzogchen Community is the way we demonstrate our individual commitment to the Teachings, the Master, and our Sangha.
Khaita Educational Programme
The second cycle of the Khaita Educational Programme spanned two years with six one week-long educational courses, at Dejamling, Merigar and Dzamling Gar
Dealing with Difficult External Circumstances
In 2014, our Master initiated THE 108 STUPAS OF CHANGCHUB DORJE project to harmonize the conflict between the elements and avoid the rising problem of wars.
Losar 2025 Mandarava Practice in Maratika
When you see this great place, you can’t help but be amazed. The mere hearing of its name spreads the seed of liberation.