General announcements
The IG is pleased to announce that Paola Zamperini (USA) and Ilyia Chimev (Bulgaria) joined Sebastien Remy (France) as Blue IG assistants in February 2026. We thank them for their commitment and wish them every success in their work. The IG is also pleased to announce the next 2026 Teacher Training courses for Yantra Yoga…
The International Dzogchen Community (IDC) has a global network of centers for anyone who is interested in the study and the practice of the precious Dzogchen Teachings, as passed down to us by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and Yeshi Namkhai, with an emphasis on the practice of contemplation, including Vajra Dance and Yantra Yoga as meditations in…
Dear Vajra Family, May the year of the Fire Horse bring global peace, harmony, good fortune, and prosperity for all! We remain in practice for the benefit of all sentient beings. Losar Tashi Delek 2026! Your IG team, Miranda, Fabrizio, Gabriella, Oni, Fabio, Richard, Piotr, and Svetlana, Paola, Sebastien, Nikol and Marija
Dear Global Vajra Family, The new year is upon us and we hope yours is going well! We warmly invite you to renew your 2026 International Dzogchen Community (IDC) membership at this time. Membership in the Dzogchen Community is one of the fundamental ways we help sustain the precious Teachings of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu and…
The Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly of the International Dzogchen Community (IDC) was held on December 9, 2025, at the Notarial Office Gunnella in Florence, Italy. In the Extraordinary Section, the Assembly approved the amendments to the IDC Statute required for compliance with the Italian Third Sector legislation (Legislative Decree 117/2017), including the formal recognition…
The Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the International Dzogchen Community (IDC), took place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 3 pm CEST – Italian Time in Merigar West Gonpa and online via open Webcast on the Practicing Together channel. IDC Members-of-Record as of July 6, 2025, approved the 2024 IDC Financial Statements, the 2024 IDC…
URGENT APPEAL FROM THE INTERNATIONAL GAKYIL Greetings! The IG urgently needs your help, and we ask that you consider applying to be Blue or Yellow IG assistants because the IG members in those areas are in great need of assistance. General requirements Yellow Area Profile We are looking for a person who will mainly take…
Dear global Vajra family, How wonderful it is to be part of the Dzogchen Community – under the spiritual guidance of Namkhai Yeshi – and to receive teachings while collaborating with our Sangha. We are all deeply grateful for this precious opportunity. To ensure the continuation of the community and its activities worldwide we need…
Dear Global Vajra Family, We hope the year of the Wood Dragon has started well for you, and that it will bring peace, joy, health, and good fortune to all! We are all grateful to be part of the Dzogchen Community, receiving teachings and collaborating with our Sangha. Maintaining our memberships is one of the…