Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche is a meditation master and teacher residing in the San Francisco bay area of California. Rinpoche began his studies in Tibet with the great Jigmed Phuntsok Rinpoche, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest Dzogchen masters of the twentieth century.
Upcoming Programs by Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche
Online Ngondro Retreat: Essential Prerequisites to the Practice of Dzogchen
Open Dates
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.
Teachings in Vancouver
September 9 - 14, 2025
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will be visiting Canada this September and offering teachings in Vancouver.
Free Online Live Stream: Dzogchen Master Longchenpa's Wisdom
September 27, 2025
Saturday, September 27th from 1:00pm - 2:15pm Pacific Time. This session will include an opportunity for questions and answers.
Daylong Dzogchen Ngondro Retreat
October 11, 2025
Join us for a special Daylong Dzogchen Ngondro Retreat on Saturday, October 11th. Ngondro teachings set the foundation for the practice of Dzogchen. Success in Dzogchen practice depends on the strength of our Ngondro practice.
Free Online Live Stream: Distinguishing Between the View, Meditation, and Conduct of Monastics and Yogis and Yoginis
October 25, 2025
Saturday, October 25th from 1:00pm - 2:15pm Pacific Time. This session will include an opportunity for questions and answers.
5-Day Dzogchen Retreat
November 7 - 11, 2025
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will be leading a 5-Day Dzogchen Retreat.