International Dzogchen Community
The International Dzogchen Community is a secular community of world dimensions based on the principles of awareness and respect. It emerged spontaneously around its inspiration and teacher, Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, and is open to everyone.
The various centers of the Community are considered places where people can come close to, share and apply the practice of awareness, places where it is possible to collaborate with others with a view to common spiritual enrichment, friendship and harmony.
The Dzogchen Community is a space particularly suited to the needs of contemporary life, meeting the growing need to support modern technology by drawing on ancient wisdom.
The largest meeting centers are called Gars
Currently there are two in South America (Tashigar Norte, Venezuela and Tashigar South, Argentina), two in Europe (Merigar), two in the United States (Tsegyalgar), one in Australia (Namgyalgar), two in Russian-speaking countries (Kunsangar), and one in Tenerife, Canary Islands (Dzamling Gar). The Community has thousands of members in over forty countries. The Dzogchen Community is supported by membership fees, by fees for participation in courses, and donations for specific projects.