Our recent expedition to Bhutan took us deep into the history and spiritual heart of this Himalayan kingdom
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Rigzin Changchub Dorje’s Stupa in Maratika
One of the 108 stupas of the precious terma of Nyala Rigzin Changchub Dorje now stands along a mountain path
MARATIKA RETREAT AND PILGRIMAGE
Shang Shung UK—together with the MACO Museum of Oriental Art and Culture—presents one of the most significant sacred journeys of the coming year
Maratika & Kathmandu Valley Pilgrimage 2026
SSI UK and the MACO Museum are delighted to once again offer a unique spiritual journey: Maratika & Kathmandu Valley Pilgrimage, March 21-April 5, 2026
A Life of Knowledge – Words of the Master
Adriano Clemente, long-time student and translator of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, will share his reflections on more than four decades of collaboration with the Master.
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu – A Life of Knowledge
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu was not only a great Dzogchen master but also a renowned scholar whose work illuminated many dimensions of Tibetan culture.
A Heartfelt Offering: A Guru Padmasambhava Statue
Our nine meter tall statue of Guru Padmasambhava, created in honor of our beloved Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, has now been completed.
Almost Done! Support the Guru Rinpoche Statue Painting
The structure of our beautiful Guru Rinpoche statue is now complete! We are now in the final stage of fundraising to give the statue a splendid paint job.
A Trip to Maratika to Meet the Dakini
An account by Cheh Goh of the recent pilgrimage to Maratika in Nepal organized by Shang Shung UK and the MACO Museum.
Building a Guru Padmasambhava Statue
In the spring of 2024 we started fundraising for the construction of a 9.5 meter tall Guru Rinpoche statue, in upper Mustang, Nepal.
Shang Shung UK and Khaita at Oxford University
Last April I was visiting Oxford in the hope of setting up a collaboration/partnership between the University of Oxford and Shang Shung UK institute.
Pilgrimage to Nepal and Maratika
In 1984 the Longsal Mandarava practice was revealed to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu while he was practicing in the Eight Heruka Cave in Maratika, Nepal.