This summer, Merigar East hosted a series of events: the Purification of the Six Lokas and the Vajra Dance with Zoli Cser. Participants from the Sangha communities of Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Czechia, and Bulgaria joined on site. The mornings were dedicated to Yantra Yoga, followed by practice sessions that combined with the Dance of the Vajra. This created an intensive and meaningful program. After the retreat, some practitioners continued the Purification of the Six Lokas practice at home. For two more weeks we stayed connected through the Sangha App, in the channel “Daily Rushen”, where everyone could practice at their own convenient time and supporting each other in practice.
Following a short pause, the next major project began: Gönpa Renovation – Part Two. Migmar and the team of artists from Dynamic Space of the Elements transformed the Gönpa into a space of openness and clarity. The ceiling was painted in different shades of blue, like the vastness of the sky, following Rinpoche’s vision. On the beams, the colors of the five elements appear in the same order used in the practice of purification of the elements, uniting form and practice.
At the center, the White A represents our true nature, surrounded by the Vajra Song—a reminder of living practice and connection. Some may notice that the A looks inverted; this is intentional. In Guruyoga, the White A is visualized in the heart, facing outward. From inside, it appears reversed, but from outside it is correct. This careful arrangement supports visualization and practice.
Karma-yogis from Italy, China, Austria, Malaysia, Venezuela, Romania, Tibet, and Czechia contributed to the project, and we warmly thank them and all who supported from afar. Progress, photos, and interviews with some of the artists are available on the Sangha App, in the channel “Merigar East Gönpa Renovation”.
Here is an interview to watch on YouTube.
Immediately after the Gönpa renovation, we held a retreat on Rushen from the Dra Thalgyur Tantra. The program included listening to Rinpoche’s recordings, accompanied by comments and practice sessions led by Elias Capriles. This retreat was organized in collaboration with Namdagling (Warsaw DC), with its second part taking place at Merigar East, where the practice and explanations continued.
After a short break, with Elias Capriles still at Merigar East, we began another retreat focused on the essential teachings of Trekchod. Once again, the sessions were based on Rinpoche’s recordings, complemented by explanations and practices with SMS teacher Elias Capriles, continuing until September 12.
Reflections on the Summer
It is important to remember that whether we practice online or onsite, as Gakyils, members, or individual practitioners, we share the same path. Listening to Rinpoche’s recordings helps us to renew this understanding. Collaboration also remains as essential as Rinpoche often emphasized.
From Merigar East, we send our greetings and welcome you—whether to practice together, to find a supportive environment for your personal retreat, or to take part in the collaboration that is so important for Merigar East.
