From America to Europe, Europe to Asia – Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche’s teachings and training
Nov 6, 2026
On July 1st, 2026, Holy Vajra Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche conducted the Three-Month Dzogchen Lineage Internship Program at the Dzogchen Retreat Center USA. During this program, the three great events were also held: the Dzogchen Buddha Path Emaho Awards and Noble Dharma Prize Ceremony, the Dzogchen Buddha Path Dharma Education Commencement Ceremony, and the Dzogchen Buddha Path Dharma Teacher Authorization Ceremony. After the Internship program, Rinpoche traveled to Europe.
Eleven nations, four continents, one mission of wisdom
KATHMANDU, 6 November — Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche has returned to Nepal following a landmark Dharma journey across eleven countries and four continents.
The historic tour also carried rare pith instructions to Europe, consecrated a new Dharma center in the heart of Tallinn and revived group practice in Vienna. It also brought meetings with eminent masters and an official welcome in Cairo.
In Brussels, Rinpoche gave auspicious blessings to the Parliament and Council of the European Union. In Vienna, he blessed the Austrian Parliament, the presidential palace, the United Nations Office and the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Rinpoche has wasted no time since his return. He is now teaching four great texts in three separate classes, nearly every day.
Blessings for the European Union as masters meet in Western Europe
COLOGNE, Germany — Holy Vajra Master Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, Bodhi Lama Khandro Wongmo, and their attendants landed in Frankfurt on 6 October and proceeded directly to Cologne, opening the tour with a week of intensive transmission. Teachings covered the profound pith instructions of guru yoga and the Six Bardos.
The teachings and events in Germany were organized by the distinguished translator and Buddhist teacher Andreas Osal Dorje.
Rinpoche and his retinue also visited the Cologne Cathedral, the University of Bonn, and other national monuments.
BRUSSELS, Belgium — In one of the tour’s most significant encounters, Rinpoche and his retinue travelled on 11 October to meet the great master Dzogchen Patrul Rinpoche at his temple, Dharma City, outside the Belgian capital, along with the great artist, Tulku Dabay.
Upon arriving in the Belgian capital, Rinpoche gave auspicious blessings to the Parliament and Council of the European Union.
The visit brought a fire puja, Riwo Sangcho practice, and far-reaching Dharma discussion. Together with the resident Sangha, both Rinpoches also conducted a Rigdzin Dupa tsog puja marking the anniversary of Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa, in an atmosphere of great auspiciousness.
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — On 13 October, the journey continued to the Dutch capital for rich Dharma teachings and discussions with the great Buddhist translator and nun Jinpa-la.
New Dharma center consecrated in the heart of Tallinn
TALLINN, Estonia — In a milestone for the Dharma in the Baltic region, Rinpoche and his retinue blessed and consecrated a new Dharma center in the center of the Estonian capital.
The visit, which began on 14 October, was anchored by a highly successful Dzogchen Buddha Path weekend urban retreat, opened by a public teaching on the Friday. Bodhi Lama Wongmo, Bodhi Lama Tendor, and Dharma Acharya Perttu also taught Dharma and gave tutorings during the retreat.
They also spent a joyful time with Lama Tendor’s twins, the Illmarinen family, and the local Sangha, visiting the historic old town of Tallinn.
The teachings and events in Tallinn were organized by Bodhi Lama Tendor and Dharma Acharya Kristi.
HELSINKI, Finland — Rinpoche and his retinue arrived in the Finnish capital on 18 October, where a very beautiful ancient church and the delights of the city offered a memorable cultural interlude.
Rinpoche Visits the Dzogchen Retreat Center Europe and blesses the United Nations, IAEA and Austrian Parliament in Vienna
VIENNA, Austria — The Austrian visit began on 19 October with a warm celebration alongside Bodhi Lama Rita’s family. At the Dzogchen Retreat Center Europe, Rinpoche and his retinue performed a Riwo Sangcho fire puja and offered a Narak Kongshak tsog puja with the Sangha.
Rinpoche also bestowed an opening blessing for the contemplation retreat. The whole Sangha was left joyful and deeply encouraged.
Group practice has restarted in the Austrian capital, the crowning result of a Dzogchen Buddha Path urban retreat.
A public teaching on the Friday was followed by two days of retreat on Saturday and Sunday. Bodhi Lama Rita and Dharma Acharya Maya also taught and tutored participants.
The teachings and events in Vienna were organized by Bodhi Lama Rita and Dharma Acharya Maya.
In a special visit, Rinpoche blessed the United Nations Office at Vienna and the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Following a weekend urban retreat, Rinpoche and his retinue joined the local Sangha to celebrate Austria’s National Day in the royal palace. Together they blessed the Austrian Parliament and the presidential palace.
Honored guests in the land of the Pharaohs
CAIRO, Egypt — Rinpoche and his retinue received an official welcome on arrival in Cairo after an auspicious meeting with an important official of the Cairo airport and were treated as honorable guests throughout their stay.
The program took in the Great Pyramids of Giza, the ancient site of Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Cairo’s old town. Members of the retinue described the visit as a great wonder, and a source of profound learning.
The journey and events in Egypt were organized and sponsored by Ilya Yenten, who also supported Rinpoche and his retinue throughout Europe and arranged their travel to Egypt. The Sangha warmly rejoices in his merit. On the way, they enjoyed a delightful return to Greece this year.
DOHA, Qatar — Rinpoche and his retinue traveled to the Qatari capital, which proved an extraordinary experience. Though the wider region has been marked by violence and war, their day passed in nothing but peace and enjoyment among the city’s celebrated destinations. Rinpoche granted his blessings at every opportunity.
A hero’s welcome in Kathmandu as rare teachings begin
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rinpoche has launched an extraordinary program of near-daily teaching on four great texts, in three separate classes, following a warm welcome with grand reception from the lamas and Rinpoches of the temple and many local people.
Rinpoches, lamas and local people alike have expressed great joy at receiving such rare teachings, which unite scholarship and realization.
The homecoming began with two days of Lha Bab Duchen celebrations on the 1st and 2nd of November. The first, for Nepal and Asia, took place in Boudhanath with friends and lamas, followed by a full day at the Godawari temple.
On the very night of their arrival, Rinpoche and his retinue made 1,000 light offerings at the 10,000 Lamp Offering place in Boudha in celebration of Lha Bab Duchen, filling the night with the radiance of devotion.
Rinpoche and his retinue also joined the International Dzogchen Buddha Path Sacred Arts Celebration, where Rinpoche offered wonderful teachings and guidance. Participants were left happy, encouraged and filled with auspicious spirit.
The road ahead: Asia next, Taiwan in January
The momentum shows no sign of slowing. Next month, the journey continues through Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Hong Kong.
All are warmly invited to the Dzogchen Buddha Path retreat and teacher authorization celebration in Taiwan this January. For details, please contact Bodhi Lama Rinchen or Bodhi Lama Sunny.
We are so happy to share this brief news with our precious Sangha. Please pray for the long life and good health of Rinpoche, and for the success of all his Dharma activities.
We look forward to seeing you there!
– Presented by the Dzogchen Buddha Path Dharma Promulgation Team
