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

Weekly Guided Meditation and Teaching | Free Live Stream

Open Dates
These free live stream sessions will include a brief teaching followed by guided meditation with meditation master 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.

Practicing, Reciting, and Accumulating the Seven Line Prayer | Weekly Free Live Streams

Open Dates
These free live stream sessions will include a teaching on the Seven Line Prayer by meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche.

Free Online Live Stream: Dzogchen Master Longchenpa's Wisdom on Six Magnificent Qualities that Transform Your Life

March 14, 2026
Saturday, March 14th from 1:00pm - 2:15pm Pacific Time. This session will include an opportunity for questions and answers.

Pristine Awareness: Decorating Your Experience with Dzogchen Master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

March 28 - 29, 2026
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will offer teachings and meditation techniques to uncover the spacious, expansive vibrancy of our natural state of mind.

3-Day Spring Meditation Retreat: Teachings on Chöd Meditation and the Practice of Dakini Laughter

April 10 - 12, 2026
We are pleased to announce that in this year’s 3-Day Spring Meditation Retreat, Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will be teaching on the profound practice of Chöd for the first time.