About Orgyen Chowang

Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, a meditation master based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is renowned for his transformative teachings on unconditional happiness. A disciple of the esteemed Jigmed Phuntsok Rinpoche, Rinpoche spent nine formative years at Larung Gar in Tibet, delving deep into Mahayana, Vajrayana, and Dzogchen traditions. He received comprehensive training and teachings, particularly from masters like Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Thinley Norbu Rinpoche. In 1996, he began teaching in the United States at the invitation of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche and established the Pristine Mind Foundation in 2011. Rinpoche's accessible approach to meditation attracts diverse audiences globally, emphasizing practical spirituality and personal growth.
Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, a meditation master based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is renowned for his transformative teachings on unconditional happiness. A disciple of the esteemed Jigmed Phuntsok Rinpoche, Rinpoche spent nine formative years at Larung Gar in Tibet, delving deep into Mahayana, Vajrayana, and Dzogchen traditions. He received comprehensive training and teachings, particularly from masters like Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche and Thinley Norbu Rinpoche. In 1996, he began teaching in the United States at the invitation of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche and established the Pristine Mind Foundation in 2011. Rinpoche's accessible approach to meditation attracts diverse audiences globally, emphasizing practical spirituality and personal growth.