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.

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.