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FEATURES
Main stories. Personal experiences.
- Focus
- Interviews
- How I Met
- Reflections
- Pictures from the Past
- Reviews
A Short Poem by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
In 2015, while composing the Dzamling Gar Song, one day Chögyal Namkhai Norbu spontaneously recited this short poem.
Podcast Interview with Santi Maha Sangha Teacher Arnaud Coquillard
4th in a series of Podcast Interviews with Santi Maha Sangha Teachers
How Meeting Norbu Rinpoche Changed My Life
It was my good fortune that when Rinpoche returned to London to give further teachings that his translator was busy so I was asked if I felt able to translate.
Commemorating the Passing of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
On September 27, 2025, many people around the world mark the 7th anniversary of the passing (Parinirvana) of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
A FEW WORDS FROM THE GHOST
Celebrating The 40th Anniversary of The First Publication of ‘The Crystal And The Way Of Light’.
Concert with Namkhai Yeshi – November 26th, 2025 in Bologna, Italy
The concert by Namkhai Yeshi and Alessandro Di Maio at the Teatro San Leonardo in Bologna on November 25th, 2025, is the result of a network of relationships, listening experiences, and affinities that have developed spontaneously, almost inevitably, over time.
COMMUNITY NEWS
News from different centers of the International Dzogchen Community
America
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News from Tashigar Norte, Venezuela
Dear Vajra Family, We would like to thank many of you for your questions and concerns about...
Europe
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Semdzin of the Song of the Vajra by Zoltan Cser
Semdzin of the Song of the Vajra by Zoltan Cser from December 19 - 21, 2025 at Kundusling, Barcelona
Asia
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Turning the Wheels of Vajra Dance at Mt Fuji, Japan
June 28th and 29th 2025 Turning the Wheels of Vajra Dance at Kirara Stage, Yamanaka Lake by Mt....
NETWORK
News from organizations linked to the International Dzogchen Community
- International Gakyil
- Shang Shung Institute
- Shang Shung Publications
- ASIA ETS
The Importance of Membership
Latest news about how to renew your 2026 Membership - Discover the new Webcast website with improved layout and Search function.
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
Update from Shang Shung Publications
Read about the latest publications, games and audio recordings from the SSP publishing house as well as new books in Spanish and Chinese.
Sowing the Seeds of the Future – Manasarovar
In this dark moment rediscovering the values of empathy, altruism and compassion that we have absorbed from the Himalayan peoples gives us a glimmer of hope
Atiyoga Foundation
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The official Website of Ati Yoga Foundation has been launched!
We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Atiyoga Foundation website.
Ka-Ter Translation Project
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The Written Works of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
A talk by Adriano Clemente offering deep insights into the vast literary legacy of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
School of Tibetan Medicine
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Preserving Ancient Healing Knowledge for the Benefit of the Modern World
Studying Tibetan Medicine allows you to understand yourself and all the surrounding processes much better.
- Dynamic Space of the Elements
- School for Tibetan Language and Translation
- Sangha App
Mandala Meditation Retreat. The Art of Relaxation & Awareness
This two day retreat, November 8-9, 2025, led by the Chinese artist Maha Ruba, and organized by Dynamic Space of the Elements, was held in the Gönpa at Merigar West
Tibetan Language Course
Dear students of Tibetan language, we will soon resume our Guided translation course based on the tibetan text of the Precious Vase by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
Sangha App – Our year 2025
We are not just offering you a technological tool, but contributing with our capacities to the Dzogchen transmission, through active mutual support.
MACO Museum of Arcidosso
PRACTICE
Courses and activities
- Santi Maha Sangha
- Yantra Yoga
- Vajra Dance
- Khaita Joyful Dances
- Respira
- Kumar Kumari
Semdzin of the Song of the Vajra by Zoltan Cser
Semdzin of the Song of the Vajra by Zoltan Cser from December 19 - 21, 2025 at Kundusling, Barcelona
Semdzin of the Song of the Vajra by Zoltan Cser
Semdzin of the Song of the Vajra by Zoltan Cser from December 19 - 21, 2025 at Kundusling, Barcelona
Learning Dance of the Song of the Vajra Part 1 in Merigar
First weekend of two events learning the Dance of the Song of the Vajra Part 1 in Merigar West with instructor Cosimo Di Maggio.
Participation at World Environment Day June 2025
In June 2025, we participated in World Environment Day with an online session of Khaita Forever entirely dedicated to this theme
Yantra Yoga & Respira Weekend June 22-23 at Namgyalgar
The program was designed for participants to learn, practice, and come together to enjoy Yeshi Namkhai's retreat webcast from Merigar
Yoga Kids Summer Camp 2025: Yoga & Art
From late June through August, Dzamling Gar for the second time vibrated with the joyful energy of children for the second annual Yoga Kids Camp
Webcast
This website is part of the project “Lo Specchio Digitale” made possible with the contribution of UBI, the Italian Buddhist Union. The project aims to foster the dissemination of Dzogchen, enabling a growing national and international audience to come into contact with this precious Teaching. To this end, the communication and circulation of The Mirror will be enhanced, its technical and multimedia aspects renewed, its usability improved, its content collected and systematized, and the professional skills of its human resources strengthened.