TEACHINGS

Biography of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

This biography, compiled by Adriano Clemente, was recently published on The Treasury of Lives website, a biographical encyclopedia of Tibet, Inner Asia & the Himalayas

What is Dzogchen?

What is Dzogchen?

An excerpt from Starting the Evolution, An Introduction to the Ancient Teaching of Dzogchen by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

Training the Five Capacities

Training the Five Capacities

An excerpt from the morning session of day 4, December 31, 2017, of the Atiyoga Teaching Retreat given by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu at Dzamling Gar, Tenerife. 

Meditation and Integration

Meditation and Integration

An excerpt from Starting the Evolution, An Introduction to the Ancient Teaching of Dzogchen by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, compiled and edited by Alfredo Colitto

Asian Gar New Website

Asian Gar New Website

Samtengar, the Gar of the International Dzogchen Community in Asia, is happy to announce their new website

Peace and Harmony Through Dance

Peace and Harmony Through Dance

The first Khaita Instructor Supervision and Exams were recently held in the presence of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu March 18 – 25, 2016, at Dzamling Gar Tenerife. On March 31 the Khaita diplomas were awarded by Rinpoche while the CID, International Dance Council, certification was given by Prof. Raftis

Celebration of Collaboration:

Celebration of Collaboration:

The offering of the title to Shangpa Master Denys by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and the celebration of collaboration between the Dzogchen Community and Rimay Community Karmaling took place on the auspicious day of Friday, 8th April 2016, at Dzamling Gar in Tenerife

Four Element Pendants

Four Element Pendants

The pendants made of fabrics (approved by Rinpoche) are about 9 centimeters diameter, embroidered with the mantras.

The Principle of the Gakyil System

The Principle of the Gakyil System

During the Annual General Meeting of the Merigar West Sangha at the Gonpa on August 18, 2015, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu spoke about the function of the gakyil. Photo by Gino Vitiello

On Being Dominated by Mind..

On Being Dominated by Mind..

An excerpt from Chögyal Namkhai Norbu’s Teaching ‘The Upadesha on the Most Important Points of Ati’ given on 21 June 2015 at Merigar West. Photo by Sabina Ragaini