For beginners

Online Ngondro Retreat: Essential Prerequisites to the Practice of Dzogchen

With Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

Open Dates
Online (On-Demand Video and Audio Recordings)
Rinpoche has decided to offer teachings on the Ngondro practices, particularly as an important foundational step and a prerequisite for those students interested in receiving Dzogchen teachings now and in the future.

Save the Date | Upcoming Retreats in 2026

With Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

Open Dates
Online and In-Person
We're happy to have confirmed the dates for many of our upcoming retreats in 2026. We wanted to share these dates with you so you may save the dates on your calendar and plan accordingly.

Evening Book Talk at Tibet House NYC (Online Only)

With Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

July 23, 2026
Online Only
Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring evening exploring timeless wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life, drawn from newly translated texts within a rich tradition of secular Tibetan literature.

Book Talk and Meditation Workshop in Martha's Vineyard

With Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

July 29 - 30, 2026
Stillpoint Martha's Vineyard
Rinpoche will be offering teachings in Martha's Vineyard on July 29th - 30th.

Book Talk at Northshire Bookstore in Vermont

With Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

August 2, 2026
Northshire Bookstore in Manchester Center, VT
Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring evening exploring timeless wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life, drawn from newly translated texts within a rich tradition of secular Tibetan literature.

Book Talk at Book Passage in Corte Madera, CA

With Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

August 23, 2026
Corde Madera, CA
Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring evening exploring timeless wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life, drawn from newly translated texts within a rich tradition of secular Tibetan literature.

5-Day Pure Awareness Meditation Retreat Intensive

With Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

August 28 - September 1, 2026

In-Person in Petaluma, CA, or Online via Zoom
This 5-day retreat will allow participants to deepen and develop their experience by meditating together with Rinpoche in this special more intensive retreat format.