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.
Online - New Year Daylong Meditation Retreat
January 3, 2026
Join us to celebrate the new year together with a New Year Online Daylong Meditation Retreat on Saturday, January 3rd with Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche!
Free Online Live Stream: The Outer, Inner, and Secret Meaning of The Seven Line Prayer
January 10, 2026
Saturday, January 10th from 1:00pm - 2:15pm Pacific Time. This session will include an opportunity for questions and answers.
Online - Annual Phowa Daylong Meditation Retreat
January 24, 2026
In this daylong meditation retreat, Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will teach on the Phowa practices for transferring consciousness to the enlightened state at the time of death.