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.

Events with Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche

Online Ngondro Retreat: Essential Prerequisites to the Practice of Dzogchen
Open Dates

Online Retreat Information: On-demand video and audio recordings of the retreat are now available. Instructions to access them will be sent out via email after you complete registration. The recordings will be available to you for three months following your registration. This retreat was held in two parts. Registration for this program gives you on-demand access to recordings from both parts of the Ngondro Retreat. Part 1 and Part 2…

Save the Date | Upcoming Retreats in 2026
Open Dates

We’re happy to have confirmed the dates for the following retreats in 2026. We wanted to share these dates with you so you may save the dates on your calendar and plan accordingly. We will send separate announcements with further details as we open registration for these retreats and schedule additional events. You may sign up to our mailing list to receive these announcements here. 3-Day Annual Summer Retreat Friday,…

Weekly Guided Meditation and Teaching | Free Live Stream
January 7 - April 15, 2026

Wednesdays at 7pm Pacific Time Duration: 45 minutes These weekly sessions are currently paused. These free live stream sessions will include a brief teaching followed by guided meditation with meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche. To join this weekly live stream session, you only need to register on this page once. Zoom will send out a reminder each week with the link to join us. Please note: There is a limit…

Practicing, Reciting, and Accumulating the Seven Line Prayer | Weekly Free Live Streams
January 19 - April 20, 2026

Mondays at 7pm Pacific Time Duration: 45 minutes These weekly sessions are currently paused. During the winter months, people naturally spend more time indoors, as it is colder outside and dark earlier in the evenings. To take advantage of this season as a supportive time for practice, we are pleased to be offering two weekly opportunities to practice together online. In addition to our Wednesday evening Weekly Guided Meditation and…

The Essence of The Tibetan Book of Success — Book Launch Celebration!
May 2, 2026

  Register for Online Register for In-Person   Please register for only one of the formats: Online or In-Person. For In-Person Attendance: Space is limited. We suggest registering as soon as possible to reserve your seat for this free event. If the available seats fill up early, there will be an option to add your name to a waiting list. Registration closes on Friday, May 1st at 6:00pm Pacific Time. The Essence…

Evening Book Talk at The Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles, CA
May 15, 2026

The Tibetan Book of Success: Ancient Wisdom for Living a Meaningful and Successful Life Friday, May 15th • 7pm – 8:30pm Pacific Time Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring evening exploring timeless Tibetan wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life. 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…

Book Talk at Light and Space Yoga in Ojai, CA
May 17, 2026

Practical + Profound Tibetan Teachings for Greater Happiness + Deeper Fulfillment Sunday, May 17th at 4:00pm Pacific Time 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…

Book Talk and Daylong Retreats in Chicago, IL
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…

Book Talk and Daylong Retreat in Olympia, WA
June 19 - 20, 2026

Ancient Tibetan Wisdom For Bringing True Happiness and Success Into Every Area of Your Life Friday, June 19th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm Free Evening Book Talk at The Abigail Stuart House Register Here   Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring evening exploring timeless wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life. Drawing from the newly released The Tibetan Book of Success: A Guide to Relationships, Leadership, Communication,…

Book Talk at La Conner Swinomish Library in La Conner, WA
June 22, 2026

Monday, June 22nd from 2:00 – 4:00pm Pacific Time Join Dzogchen meditation master Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche for an inspiring talk exploring timeless Tibetan wisdom for living a meaningful and successful life. 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…

Evening Book Talk at Village Books and Paper Dreams in Bellingham, WA
June 23, 2026

Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:00pm 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 in Bellingham, WA. To register for this event, please visit this page. About the Book: Drawn from a long tradition of secular Tibetan teachings on how to live a good life, these…

Evening Book Talk at Banyen Books and Sound in Vancouver, BC
June 25, 2026

Thursday, June 25th from 7:30pm – 8:00pm Join us at Banyen Books for an in-person event with Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, celebrating the release of The Tibetan Book of Success, a compelling new collection of timeless Tibetan teachings on how to live with wisdom, integrity, and compassion in today’s world. To register for this event, please visit this page. About the Book: Drawn from a long tradition of secular Tibetan teachings on…

Evening Talk at Tibet House NYC
July 23, 2026

  Thursday, July 23rd • 6:30pm – 8:30pm ET Registration and more information coming soon.