Our Communities

International Dharma communities guided by Khen Sonam Rinpoche

The Mandarava Community

Italy

The Mandarava Community is based in Sardinia, Italy. We organize regular online teachings via Zoom, and since 2023, Rinpoche has been visiting the community annually to offer in-person teachings.

Organizer: Ornella Via Dante n. 60, 09128 Cagliari, Italy

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The Pemasambhava Group

Malaysia

The Pemasambhava Group is based in Malaysia. We organize regular meditation sessions, smoke offering (sang) practices, and Dharma teachings. Since 2011, Rinpoche has been visiting and giving teachings in Malaysia.

Organizer: KS Tiew 21-7 Denis Sutera Condominium, Jalan Alan Jakil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: 013-8332915 Langkawi Organizer: Sister Jenny

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The Lotus Group

Russia

The Lotus Group is based in Russia. We primarily organize online teachings with Sonam Rinpoche. In addition, we are planning to organize an in-person teaching visit by him in Moscow in 2026.

Contact / Address: Maria K. 25 Fedora Poletaev Street Moscow, Russia

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Osel Ling Group

Australia

The Osel Ling Group is in Australia. We primarily organize online teachings with Sonam Rinpoche.

Contact: Kunsang Khando, Szelok@gmail.com

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Tsogyal Pemoling Retreat Centre

India

The retreat centre at Pangan Gonpa, nestled in the Kullu Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India.

Pangan Gonpa, P.O. Katrain 175129, Dist Kullu (H.P.), India

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Vairotsana Translation Group

South Korea

Community focused on translating Padmasambhava's biography into Korean.

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Dzogchen House Vietnamese Group

Vietnam

Dzogchen House Vietnam is a community of Vietnamese Buddhist practitioners guided by Khenpo Sonam Rinpoche, with weekly Dharma teachings conducted via Zoom.

Contact: dzogchenhousevn@gmail.com

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