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.
3-Day Summer Retreat: Great Bliss Meditation Practice & Teaching of the Magnetizing Dakini Kurukulle
July 17 - 19, 2026
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will teach on the Magnetizing Dakini Kurukulle for the first time and will introduce us to a great bliss meditation practice of Kurukulle from a mind treasure of Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche.
Evening Book Talk at Tibet House NYC
July 23, 2026
Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring evening exploring timeless wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life, drawn from newly translated texts within a rich tradition of secular Tibetan literature.
Book Talk and Meditation Workshop in Martha's Vineyard
July 29 - 30, 2026
Rinpoche will be offering teachings in Martha's Vineyard on July 29th - 30th.
Book Talk at Northshire Bookstore in Vermont
August 2, 2026
Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring evening exploring timeless wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life, drawn from newly translated texts within a rich tradition of secular Tibetan literature.
Book Talk at Book Passage in Corte Madera, CA
August 23, 2026
Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring evening exploring timeless wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life, drawn from newly translated texts within a rich tradition of secular Tibetan literature.