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 in 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.
5-Day Pure Awareness Meditation Retreat Intensive
August 28 - September 1, 2026
This 5-day retreat will allow participants to deepen and develop their experience by meditating together with Rinpoche in this special more intensive retreat format.
Teachings in Europe (France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany)
September 18 - October 14, 2026
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will be visiting Europe this September - October and offering the following teachings in France, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany.
5-Day Dzogchen Retreat
November 6 - 10, 2026
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will be leading a 5-Day Dzogchen Retreat.