Book Talk and Daylong Retreats in Chicago, IL
With Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche
June 12 - 14, 2026
We’re happy to share that Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will be visiting Chicago this June and offering the following teachings:
The Tibetan Book of Success
A 20 minute reading, guided meditation, Q&A, and book signing
Location: Shambhala Chicago Meditation Centre
Friday, June 12th · 7:00pm – 9:00pm CT
To learn more and to register, click here.
Our Pristine Mind
Guided Meditation with Teaching on Immeasurable Love, Compassion, Joy and Impartiality
Location: Shambhala Chicago Meditation Centre
Saturday, June 13th · 10:00am – 4:00pm CT
To learn more and to register, click here.
Nirvana is Here in this Moment
Vajrayana View, Meditation, and Conduct of Bodhicitta through the teachings of Longchenpa and guided meditations
Location: Shambhala Chicago Meditation Centre
Sunday, June 14th · 10:00am – 4:00pm CT
To learn more and to register, click here.
These special events explore the pristine nature of mind and practical ways we can realize clear compassion and apply it in everyday life. In addition to teachings, Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche will guide participants in meditation, helping us to distinguish between ordinary mind—with its thoughts, feelings and mental events—and Pristine Mind, a deep, inner refuge of luminous clarity that we can access at any time.
These teachings are deeply relevant whether we are just seeking happier lives and relationships or are pursuing a Buddhist spiritual journey all the way to enlightenment.
Teacher
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.
Learn more about Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche