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.
Save the Date | Upcoming Retreats in 2025
Open Dates
We're happy to have confirmed the dates for many of our upcoming retreats 2025. We wanted to share these dates with you so you may save the dates on your calendar and plan accordingly. We will send separate announcements with further details as we open registration for these retreats and schedule additional events.
Free Online Live Stream: Dzogchen Master Longchenpa's Wisdom on Six Undeniable Benefits
August 2, 2025
Saturday, August 2nd from 1:00pm - 2:15pm Pacific Time. This session will include an opportunity for questions and answers.
Stories and Advice on Death & Dying - Bedside Vigil in America and Tibet
August 24, 2025
In this online event held by TLC Transitional Life Care, Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will candidly share his experiences sitting at bedside with people as they’ve died in Tibet and in the west.
5-Day Pure Awareness Meditation Retreat Intensive
August 29 - September 2, 2025
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will be leading a special 5-Day Pure Awareness Meditation Retreat Intensive on Friday, August 29th – Tuesday, September 2nd