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The First Drenpa Namkha, of Tagzig There are three Drenpa Namkhas.[1] They all have the same name. The first is very early. He was miraculously self-born on a lotus.[2] It says that he was born in a place called Tagzig.[3] In ancient times, that was a very big country. Maybe it included Afghanistan, too. In our text, it says Tajik and then Kashmir. Kashmir is translated into Tibetan as Kache.[4] These countries are quite closely joined. So this first Drenpa Namkha was there. Not much is known about this one. We only have a few short prayers, and they say Read more

Recently we have been asked about the healing practice of Sipai Gyalmo that uses empowered water to cure and prevent illness. Yongdzin Rinpoche taught this text many times over the years. So, drawing on his explanations, we have made a fresh English translation of the core sadhana, and re-edited our transcript of the detailed teachings he gave in 2003, during the outbreak of SARS. The Essential Point of the Profound Contemplation on the Wrathful Mantra of Sipai Gyalmo was revealed by Sipai Gyalmo herself, and Yongdzin Rinpoche is the fourth lineage holder of this very recent practice that specifically targets Read more

Dear Friends!                 We are delighted to announce that Gomdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin has accepted our invitation to lead another Dzogchen retreat in Perugia, Italy, from 8-11 October, 2026. As Abbot of the Meditation School at Triten Norbutse Monastery in Kathmandu, Gomdra Khenpo has been teaching and practising Dzogchen for many, many years. In this 4-day retreat, he will share his own personal experience with us and explain essential, practical methods which we can use to stabilise and deepen our Dzogchen meditation, even in our busy daily lives. Khenpo will cover topics including: Zhine Trekchö Thögal Tsalung As well as demonstrating Read more

Cari amici! Siamo lieti di annunciare che Gomdra Khenpo Tsultrim Tenzin ha accettato il nostro invito a guidare un altro ritiro Dzogchen a Perugia, in Italia, dall’8 all’11 ottobre 2026. In qualità di Abate della Scuola di Meditazione del monastero di Triten Norbutse a Kathmandu, Gomdra Khenpo insegna e pratica lo Dzogchen da moltissimi anni. Durante questo ritiro di quattro giorni, condividerà con noi la sua esperienza personale e illustrerà metodi pratici ed essenziali per stabilizzare e approfondire la nostra meditazione Dzogchen, anche nel contesto della frenetica vita quotidiana. Khenpo tratterà argomenti quali: –              Zhine –              Trekchö –              Thögal –              Read more

Prefazione Questo articolo si basa sulla relazione presentata in occasione della Sesta Conferenza Internazionale di Studi sul Bön, tenutasi presso il Triten Norbutse Institute di Kathmandu il 7–8 febbraio 2025, durante le celebrazioni del centenario di Ciabje Yongdzin Lopön Tenzin Namdak Rinpoce. In quell’occasione, a causa dei limiti di tempo, fui costretto a omettere o riassumere alcuni punti; nella presente versione li ho reinseriti integralmente e ho aggiunto ulteriore materiale, nato dalle domande e dalle discussioni suscitate dalla mia relazione. Mi è occorso del tempo per riorganizzare il materiale e prepararlo per la pubblicazione. Durante quelle settimane, Yongdzin Rinpoce è Read more