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.
Evening Book Talk at The Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles, CA
May 15, 2026
Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring evening exploring timeless Tibetan wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life at the Philosophical Research Society on May 15th.
Book Talk at Light and Space Yoga in Ojai, CA
May 17, 2026
Drawing from the newly released The Tibetan Book of Success: A Guide to Relationships, Leadership, Communication, and Happiness, Rinpoche will share practical and profound teachings on communication, integrity, compassion, leadership, and wise action, revealing how these enduring principles can help bring greater happiness, stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of fulfillment in every area of life.
Book Talk and Daylong Retreats in Chicago, IL
June 12 - 14, 2026
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will be visiting Chicago this June and offering teachings.
Book Talk and Daylong Retreat in Olympia, WA
June 19 - 20, 2026
Rinpoche will be offering teachings in Olympia, WA on Friday, June 19th and Saturday, June 20th.
Book Talk at La Conner Swinomish Library in La Conner, WA
June 22, 2026
Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring talk exploring timeless Tibetan wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life.
Evening Book Talk at Village Books and Paper Dreams in Bellingham, WA
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.
Evening Book Talk at Banyen Books and Sound in Vancouver, BC
June 25, 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 Thursday, June 25th at Banyen Books and Sound.
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.