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.
Save the Date | Upcoming Retreats in 2026
Open Dates
We're happy to have confirmed the dates for many of our upcoming retreats 2026. We wanted to share these dates with you so you may save the dates on your calendar and plan accordingly.
Weekly Guided Meditation and Teaching | Free Live Stream
January 7 - April 15, 2026
These free live stream sessions will include a brief teaching followed by guided meditation with meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche.
Practicing, Reciting, and Accumulating the Seven Line Prayer | Weekly Free Live Streams
January 19 - April 20, 2026
These free live stream sessions will include a teaching on the Seven Line Prayer by meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche.
The Tibetan Book of Success — Book Talk at Boulder Bookstore
April 24, 2026
Orgyen Chowang will speak about and sign his new book, The Tibetan Book of Success: A Guide to Relationships, Leadership, Communication, and Happiness, on Friday, April 24th at 6:30pm, at Boulder Bookstore.
Two-Day Meditation Retreat in Boulder, Colorado
April 25 - 26, 2026
In this retreat, Rinpoche will be using Longchenpa’s Precious Treasury of Essential (Pith) Instructions, the famous Mengak Dzo, and instruct participants in the meditation of “Pristine Mind”, which is rooted in the mind-class teachings of the Dzogchen tradition and is the subject of Rinpoche’s book, Our Pristine Mind.
The Essence of The Tibetan Book of Success — Book Launch Celebration!
May 2, 2026
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will introduce The Tibetan Book of Success and share the essence of these practical ancient teachings and how they can transform our lives and empower our spiritual practice.
The Tibetan Book of Success — Book Talk at Village Books and Paper Dreams
June 23, 2026
Orgyen Chowang will speak about and sign his new book, The Tibetan Book of Success: A Guide to Relationships, Leadership, Communication, and Happiness, on Tuesday, June 23rd at Village Books and Paper Dreams