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Los Angeles · Dzogchen Community · Unconfirmed

Los Angeles Dzogchen Community

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

Local practice contact for Namkhai Norbu's International Dzogchen Community in the Los Angeles area.

Listed by Tsegyalgar East with a contact email; we couldn't find a meeting schedule or confirm current activity.

Mill Valley · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Palyul Changchub Dargyeling (Mill Valley)

Marin County contact point for the Palyul Nyingma lineage, listed by Palyul Ling International.

Palyul lists this group with only a P.O. box and phone number; we found no other public trace or sign of current activity.

Tuolumne · Ewam · Unconfirmed

Ewam Samten Ling

Gochen Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche

Small Ewam-affiliated Nyingma group in the Sierra foothills, reachable through a local contact person.

Ewam lists this group with a personal contact only; we couldn't find a meeting place, schedule or any other public trace.

Crestone · Independent · Unconfirmed

Yeshe Khorlo USA

Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche

US seat of Bhutan's Gangteng Tulku in the Pema Lingpa tradition, with retreat cabins and regular practice.

The website now loads but its most recent post is from December 2024, so we couldn't confirm the current schedule. Last activity we saw: December 2024.

Gulf Breeze · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Palyul Changchub Chöling

Small Palyul-lineage Tibetan Buddhist group on Florida's Gulf Coast, listed in the official Palyul directory.

Palyul lists a Gulf Breeze street address, but we found no website, social page or recent activity.

Chicago · Dzogchen Community · Unconfirmed

Chicago Dzogchen Community

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

Chicago contact for the International Dzogchen Community founded by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.

Listed by Tsegyalgar East with a contact email; we found no schedule or other sign of current activity.

Hawley · Independent · Unconfirmed

Mahasiddha Nyingmapa Center

Kyabje Dodrupchen Rinpoche

Long-running Longchen Nyingthig temple in rural western Massachusetts founded in 1973 under Dodrupchen Rinpoche.

The centre's website is online, but it shows no current schedule or dated news, so we couldn't confirm current activity.

East Elmhurst · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Nyingma Palyul Dharma Center (NPDC)

Khenpo Tenzin Norgay

New York City Palyul sangha with a temple in Queens, guided by resident lama Khenpo Tenzin Norgay.

Palyul lists this centre with an address, phone and email, but we found no website or social page to confirm its current schedule. Last activity we saw: February 2020.

Richardson · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Palyul Changchub Dargyeling (Texas)

Dallas-area contact point for the Palyul Nyingma lineage, listed only by a mailing address.

Palyul lists only a P.O. box for this group; we found no phone, website, social page or sign of activity.

Madoc, Ontario · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Orgyan Osal Chö Dzong Monastery & Retreat Centre

Peling Tulku Rinpoche (per Wikipedia)

Large rural Palyul temple and retreat property in eastern Ontario, maintained by the Palyul Foundation of Canada.

Palyul lists the address and phone, but we found no website, social page or recent activity, so it may be inactive.

Nepean · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Ottawa Palyul Centre (Dhonyag Shedrup Ling)

Ottawa Palyul centre that has hosted visiting lamas, including the Palyul throneholder, at its Nepean location.

Palyul lists the centre's address and an event listing gave a contact email, but its own website is down and we couldn't confirm recent activity.

Manaus · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Trom Gue Phel Ling

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Manaus practice center in the Amazon region, listed by the Chagdud Gonpa Brasil network.

The center appears only on Chagdud Gonpa Brasil's official list; we couldn't find its own page or confirm current activity.

Brasília · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Padma Ling

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Brasília practice center listed by Chagdud Gonpa Brasil, following the Nyingma tradition of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche.

The center appears only on Chagdud Gonpa Brasil's official list; we couldn't find its own page or confirm current activity.

Vitória · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Sam Drub Ling

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Vitória practice center in the Chagdud Gonpa Brasil network of Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma centers.

The center appears only on Chagdud Gonpa Brasil's official list; we couldn't find its own page or confirm current activity.

Lambari · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Ngöy Drub Ling

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Small-town practice center in Lambari, Minas Gerais, listed by the Chagdud Gonpa Brasil network.

The center appears only on Chagdud Gonpa Brasil's official list; we couldn't find its own page or confirm current activity.

Natal · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Ieshe Tso

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Natal practice center in northeastern Brazil, listed by the Chagdud Gonpa Brasil Nyingma network.

The center appears only on Chagdud Gonpa Brasil's official list; we couldn't find its own page or confirm current activity.

Caxias do Sul · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Yeshe Melong

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Caxias do Sul practice center belonging to the Chagdud Gonpa Brasil Nyingma network in southern Brazil.

The center appears only on Chagdud Gonpa Brasil's official list; we couldn't find its own page or confirm current activity.

Porto Alegre · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Yeshe Ling

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Porto Alegre practice center of the Chagdud Gonpa Brasil network, founded after Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche's 1993 visit.

Chagdud Gonpa Brasil still lists this center, but we found no page of its own and couldn't confirm a current schedule. The email is the network's general address.

Santa Maria · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Tchimed Ling

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Santa Maria practice center in the Chagdud Gonpa Brasil network of Nyingma Tibetan Buddhist centers.

The center appears only on Chagdud Gonpa Brasil's official list; we couldn't find its own page or confirm current activity.

Nova Friburgo · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Dechen Ling

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Nova Friburgo practice center in the mountains of Rio de Janeiro state, part of Chagdud Gonpa Brasil.

The center appears only on Chagdud Gonpa Brasil's official list; we couldn't find its own page or confirm current activity.

Rio de Janeiro · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Pedgyal Ling

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Rio de Janeiro practice center listed by Chagdud Gonpa Brasil, part of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche's Nyingma network.

The center appears only on Chagdud Gonpa Brasil's official list; we couldn't find its own page or confirm current activity.

Florianópolis · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Rigdjed Ling

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director)

Florianópolis center of Chagdud Gonpa Brasil, which began as a meditation group and became a center around 2000.

Chagdud Gonpa Brasil lists this center, but we found no Facebook, Instagram or website for it and couldn't confirm current activity. The email is the network's general address.

Online · Chagdud Gonpa · Unconfirmed

Chagdud Gonpa Chile

Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche lineage; Chagdud Khadro (spiritual director); Lama Tsering

Chilean Chagdud Gonpa sangha holding weekly online study and practice, with annual in-person gatherings.

Its Instagram and small website are active, but we couldn't confirm a physical meeting place or city. Last activity we saw: October 2026.

Colombia · Khyentse / Rime · Unconfirmed

Siddhartha's Intent Colombia

Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche

Colombian chapter of Siddhartha's Intent, founded in 2019, for students of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.

The chapter is active on Instagram, but we couldn't confirm a city or an in-person meeting place. Last activity we saw: October 2026.

Mexico · Independent · Unconfirmed

Rigzin Osel Ling

Acharya Dawa Chhodak Rinpoche (Lama Dawa); co-founder Ngakpa Tashi Namgyal

Mexican Nyingma group in the Dudjom New Treasures lineage, rooted in the ngakpa yogi and yogini tradition.

Its website is still online, but it gives no city or contact details and nothing recent, so we couldn't confirm it is active. Last activity we saw: April 2023.

Mexico City · Dzogchen Community · Unconfirmed

Pelzomling (Comunidad Dzogchen México)

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

Mexico City local group of the International Dzogchen Community founded by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.

The official Dzogchen Community listing links to its Facebook page, but we couldn't see any posts or dates to confirm current activity.

Mexico City and Guadalajara · Shechen · Unconfirmed

Shechen México

Under the guidance of Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche; resident teachers from Shechen college (Khenpo Karma Tsultrim and Lopon Tashi named in 2012)

Shechen-affiliated centers in Mexico City and Guadalajara in the lineage of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

Shechen still lists a Mexico center, but its own website is gone and the latest news we found is from 2012, so its current status is unknown. Last activity we saw: June 2012.

Several cities · Khyentse / Rime · Unconfirmed

Siddhartha's Intent México

Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche

Mexican chapter of Siddhartha's Intent, a network of students of Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche in different cities.

The chapter posts regularly on Instagram, but it has no fixed center and we couldn't confirm a local meeting place. Last activity we saw: September 2026.

Denmark · Rigpa · Unconfirmed

Rigpa Denmark

Sogyal Rinpoche (founder); supported by Rigpa Germany

Rigpa's Danish meditation groups, supported by Rigpa Germany and contactable by a group email.

Rigpa lists Danish groups with a group email, but neither listing names a city or shows any activity, and the two give different emails.

Helsinki · Dzogchen Community · Unconfirmed

Suomen Dzogchen-yhteisö (Dzogchen Community Finland)

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu (founder); now Namkhai Yeshi

Finnish branch of the Dzogchen Community, with past Helsinki talks, Yantra Yoga courses and online practice.

The website is live, but its newest items are 2025 notices for international teachings, and the latest local Helsinki events we saw are from about 2019. Last activity we saw: July 2025.

Laugeral, Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère · Dudjom Tersar · Unconfirmed

Urgyen Samyé Chöling

Founded by Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche; later Dungse Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche; now Rangdröl Rinpoche (president of the association)

Historic Dordogne centre where Dudjom Rinpoche taught and passed away, run by a Nyingmapa religious association.

The official Dudjom Tersar site describes the centre and its current leadership, but we found no public programme, contact details or social media page.

Dublin · Dzogchen Community · Unconfirmed

Dzogchen Community Ireland

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu (founder)

Irish branch of Namkhai Norbu's Dzogchen Community, with members meeting in several Irish cities.

The website is live and says members meet in Dublin, Limerick, Galway and Cork, but it lists no dated events or address.

Limerick · Rigpa · Unconfirmed

Rigpa Limerick

Sogyal Rinpoche (founder); Rigpa Ireland

Limerick meditation group of Rigpa Ireland, contactable through the national Rigpa Ireland office.

Rigpa's official directory lists a Limerick group with the national contact email, but it gives no address or meeting times.

Milano · Dzogchen Community · Unconfirmed

Dribselling (Dzogchen Milano)

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

Milan local group (Ling) of the Dzogchen Community, reachable through its Facebook page.

Merigar lists this Facebook page as the group's web presence, but we could not see any posts, so recent activity is unknown.

Venezia · Dzogchen Community · Unconfirmed

Gyamtsholing (Comunità Dzogchen Venezia)

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu

Venice local group of the Dzogchen Community that hosts Vajra Dance courses and Khaita gatherings.

The group's own website shows only a title, but event listings show courses in Venice in late 2025 and early 2026, so we could not confirm anything later. Last activity we saw: February 2026.

Vilnius · Dzogchen Community · Unconfirmed

Lithuanian Dzogchen Community (Lietuvos Dzogčeno bendruomenė)

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu (founder)

Vilnius branch of the Dzogchen Community, offering Yantra Yoga courses and practice tied to Merigar East.

The website and a Vilnius contact address work, but the newest dated post we found is from September 2024. Last activity we saw: September 2024.

Vila Franca do Rosário · Independent (Dzogchen Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche) · Unconfirmed

Palgué Nyishar Ling

Dzogchen Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche

Hilltop Dharma centre near Lisbon established by Patrul Rinpoche in 2018 for retreats and drupchens.

The centre has an official page and a Facebook page, but the latest dated event we could see is from November 2023. Last activity we saw: November 2023.

Iki-Burul, Kalmykia · Padmasambhava Buddhist Center · Unconfirmed

Orgyen Samye Ling (Iki-Burul)

Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche (founders)

Nyingma temple in the Kalmyk village of Iki-Burul, listed in the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center directory.

The official PBC directory gives an address and phone number, but we could not find any recent activity or social media page for the temple.

Moscow · Padmasambhava Buddhist Center · Unconfirmed

Padmasambhava Buddhist Center Moscow

Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

Moscow branch of the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center network founded by the Khenpo brothers.

The official PBC directory lists a Moscow contact and website, but we found no dated events or social media pages showing current activity.

Troitskoye, Kalmykia · Independent (Ripa lineage) · Unconfirmed

Urgen Sangak Choiling (Orgyen Sangag Choling)

Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche (Ripa lineage)

Ripa lineage Nyingma monastery in the village of Troitskoye, Kalmykia, dedicated to the Ripa and Taksham lineages.

Ripa Ladrang lists the monastery and reported a ritual held there in 2021, but we found nothing more recent and no public contact. Last activity we saw: September 2021.

Birmingham · Rigpa · Unconfirmed

Rigpa Birmingham

Sogyal Rinpoche (founder); Rigpa UK

Small Rigpa meditation group in Birmingham, listed in Rigpa's international directory.

Rigpa's directory lists a Birmingham group with an individual's contact email, but we found no address, meeting times or recent activity.

Bristol / Frome · Rigpa · Unconfirmed

Rigpa South-West (Bristol / Frome)

Sogyal Rinpoche (founder); Rigpa UK

Rigpa meditation group serving the Bristol and Frome area, listed in Rigpa's international directory.

Rigpa's directory lists a South-West group with an individual's contact email, but it gives no address or schedule.

Norwich · Rigpa · Unconfirmed

Rigpa Norwich

Sogyal Rinpoche (founder); Rigpa UK

Small Rigpa meditation group in Norwich, listed in Rigpa's international directory.

Rigpa's directory lists Norwich contacts, but it gives no address, meeting times or recent activity.

Penzance, Cornwall · Rigpa · Unconfirmed

Rigpa Cornwall (Penzance)

Sogyal Rinpoche (founder); Rigpa UK

Rigpa meditation group in Penzance, listed in Rigpa's directory at a Morrab Road venue.

Rigpa's directory lists a Penzance venue and an individual's contact email, but we found no Rigpa event there to confirm current meetings.

Tarset, Northumberland · Rigpa · Unconfirmed

Rigpa Tarset (Northumberland)

Sogyal Rinpoche (founder); Rigpa UK

Small Rigpa practice group in rural Northumberland, listed in Rigpa's international directory.

Rigpa's directory lists a Tarset group with an individual's contact email, but it seems to meet in a private home and we found no activity details.

Darjeeling, West Bengal · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Tsechu Association, Darjeeling

Palyul lineage

Small Palyul-affiliated association in Darjeeling, listed by the Palyul network with a street address.

We could find this association only on the Palyul network's centre list, and nothing showing it is active today.

Dirang, West Kameng · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Palyul Changchub Dargyeling

Palyul lineage

Modern Palyul-lineage Nyingma monastery in Dirang, a hill town in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh.

The monastery appears on the Palyul network's list of centres, but we found no page of its own and could not confirm current activity.

Rewalsar · Dudjom Tersar · Unconfirmed

Tso Pema Orgyen Heruka Nyingmapa Gompa

Established by Dudjom Rinpoche with Wangdor Rinpoche (per Treasury of Lives)

Nyingma monastery on the shore of Tso Pema lake, a major Guru Rinpoche pilgrimage site.

The monastery is well documented as a pilgrimage site, but we found no official page or contact for it.

Tashiding, Gyalshing · Independent · Unconfirmed

Tashiding Monastery (Drakkar Tashiding)

Founded by Ngadak Sempa Chenpo Phuntsok Rigzin (per tradition)

Historic hilltop Nyingma monastery in West Sikkim, famous for its annual Bumchu sacred-vase festival.

The monastery is well documented, but we could not confirm who runs its Facebook page or see recent posts.

Boudhanath, Kathmandu · Dudjom Tersar · Unconfirmed

Orgyen Dongak Chöling (Dudjom Gonpa)

Founded by Kyabje Dudjom Rinpoche, Jigdral Yeshe Dorje

Dudjom Rinpoche's monastery beside the Boudhanath stupa, which houses his relic stupa.

The monastery is well documented, but we found no official page or contact and could not confirm its current schedule.

Dakshinkali-9, Pharping · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Ngagyur Nyingma Palyul Urgen Dorje Choling Monastery (Palyul UDC)

Palyul lineage

Palyul-lineage Nyingma monastery and monastic institute in Pharping, south of Kathmandu.

We found a Facebook page for the monastery but could not open it to see how recently it posts.

Ganesh Than, Pharping · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Nyingma Palyul Retreat Centre (Palyul Samten Ösel Ling)

Khenchen Namdrol Tsering Rinpoche (head, per Wikipedia)

Palyul-lineage retreat centre in Pharping, founded 1996 and connected with Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche.

The centre is on the Palyul network's list, but we found no page of its own and could not confirm current activity.

Halesi, Khotang district · Independent · Unconfirmed

Maratika Chime Takten Choling (Maratika Cave)

Maratika Lama (lineage of Lama Ngawang Chophel)

Monastery at Maratika (Halesi) cave, where Guru Rinpoche and Mandarava attained immortal life.

The monastery's Facebook page calls itself official, but we could not see how recently it posts.

Kathmandu · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Palyul Thegchog Wodsel Choling

Palyul lineage

Palyul-lineage centre in Kathmandu, listed by the Palyul network with a PO box and phones.

We could not find the centre's exact location or any sign that it is active; it appears only on the Palyul network's list.

Near Junbesi, Solukhumbu · Independent · Unconfirmed

Thubten Chöling Monastery

Founded by Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche (1923-2011)

Large Nyingma monastic community in Solukhumbu founded by Trulshik Rinpoche, a holder of the Mindrolling lineage.

We found a Facebook page that appears to belong to the monastery, but could not open it to confirm ownership or recent activity.

Pharping, Kathmandu Valley · Independent · Unconfirmed

Rigdzin Drubpe Gatsal Ling (Chatral Rinpoche's monastery) and Yanglesho Cave

Founded by Kyabje Chatral Sangye Dorje Rinpoche

Small Longchen Nyingthig retreat monastery founded by Chatral Rinpoche beside Guru Rinpoche's Yanglesho cave in Pharping.

The monastery and cave are well documented, but the monastery has no public page and we could not confirm its current programme.

Shivapuri National Park · Independent · Unconfirmed

Nagi Gompa (Nagi Nunnery)

Developed by Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche; now under Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche (Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling)

Hilltop nunnery in Shivapuri forest above Kathmandu, home to over 200 nuns in the Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling family.

We found the nunnery's Facebook page but could not see recent posts, and its Kagyu-Nyingma practice is mixed.

Chumey, Bumthang · Independent · Unconfirmed

Nimalung Monastery (Nimalung Dratshang)

Founded by Dorling Trulku

Nyingma monastery in Bumthang's Chumey valley, founded in the 1930s and known for its summer tsechu.

We found a Facebook page for the monastery but could not see recent posts or confirm visiting arrangements.

Chumey, Bumthang · Independent · Unconfirmed

Tharpaling Monastery

Historic seat of Longchen Rabjam

Historic mountainside monastery above the Chumey valley, linked with the great Dzogchen master Longchenpa.

The site is well documented historically, but the only Facebook pages we found look unofficial, and we could not confirm current activity.

Jakar, Bumthang · Independent · Unconfirmed

Lhodrak Kharchu Monastery

Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche (7th)

Large Nyingma monastery above Jakar, seat of Namkhai Nyingpo Rinpoche, with branch institutions across Bhutan.

The monastery's Facebook page has a large following, but we could not open it to check recent posts.

Hong Kong · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Penor Rinpoche Charity Foundation Ltd.

Founded in the name of Kyabje Penor Rinpoche

Hong Kong charitable foundation in Penor Rinpoche's name, listed among the Palyul network's centres.

We found this foundation only on the Palyul network's list and could not confirm that it runs public practice in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong · Khyentse / Rime · Unconfirmed

Siddhartha's Intent Hong Kong

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

Hong Kong chapter of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche's Siddhartha's Intent network, a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist organisation.

The chapter has official pages and an email, but no events are listed and its latest news we saw is from late 2024. Last activity we saw: December 2024.

Jakarta · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Palyul Nyingma Indonesia (Jakarta Center)

Palyul lineage (no resident teacher named)

Palyul-lineage Nyingma group in Jakarta, linked to the worldwide Palyul network of Penor Rinpoche.

The group's Facebook page exists, but we could not see recent posts, and its former website no longer works.

Jakarta Barat · Independent · Unconfirmed

Samye Indonesia (Samye Center Jakarta)

Phakchok Rinpoche / Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

Jakarta Vajrayana study group guided by Phakchok Rinpoche, part of the Samye network.

The group is in the Samye directory with a phone and Facebook page, but no events are listed, so we could not confirm a current schedule.

Macau · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Macau Palyul Centre

Palyul lineage (no teacher named)

Palyul-lineage Nyingma dharma centre in Macau, listed by the Palyul network with an address.

We found the centre only on the Palyul list and as a name in a Macau government register, and could not confirm current activity.

Ipoh, Perak · Independent · Unconfirmed

Samye Ipoh

Phakchok Rinpoche

Ipoh centre of Phakchok Rinpoche's Samye network of Chokling Tersar practice groups.

The centre is in the Samye directory with a Facebook link, but no events are listed and we could not see recent posts. Last activity we saw: August 2024.

Penang · Independent · Unconfirmed

Samye Penang

Phakchok Rinpoche

Penang centre of Phakchok Rinpoche's Samye network, practising the Chokling Tersar and Nyingma-Kagyu teachings.

The centre is in the Samye directory with a phone and Facebook page, but no events are listed, so we could not confirm a current schedule. Last activity we saw: August 2024.

Seri Kembangan, Selangor · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Nyingma Palyul Buddhist Association Selangor and Kuala Lumpur

Palyul lineage (no resident teacher named)

Palyul-lineage Buddhist association serving Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, based in Seri Kembangan.

We found this association only on the Palyul network's centre list and could not confirm that it still meets.

Tambun, Ipoh, Perak · Independent · Unconfirmed

Enlightened Heart Tibetan Buddhist Temple (心意佛院)

Ge Li Rinpoche (founder, 1976)

Large Nyingma temple complex in Tambun near Ipoh, with gardens and a 13-storey pagoda.

The temple is known from news and travel sources only; we found no official page or contact and could not confirm its current opening hours. Last activity we saw: September 2020.

Manila · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Philippine Palyul Jangchub Dhargyeling Dharma Center

Khenpo Dhondup Tashi (named on the centre's website)

Palyul Tibetan Buddhist temple in Manila offering weekly services, basic courses and meditation classes.

The centre has a working website and Facebook page, but its newest post we saw is from mid-2024 and its posted schedule is out of date. Last activity we saw: July 2024.

Singapore · Khyentse / Rime · Unconfirmed

Siddhartha's Intent Singapore

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche (founded 2016)

Singapore chapter of Siddhartha's Intent, the Rime Buddhist network directed by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.

The chapter has an official page and email, but no local events are listed, so we could not confirm a current meeting schedule. Last activity we saw: February 2026.

Kaohsiung · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Palyul Nyingmapa Buddhist Centre Kaohsiung (Jangchub Dhargyeling Kaohsiung)

Penor Rinpoche lineage (former abbot, a tulku, has passed away)

Kaohsiung branch of the Republic of China Nyingmapa Palyul association, recognised by Penor Rinpoche.

The centre's Facebook page posts dharma notices, but we could not see dates or confirm its current address.

Kaohsiung · Shechen · Unconfirmed

Shechen Taiwan

A resident khenpo trained at Shechen Philosophical College (name not given)

Taiwanese centre of Shechen Monastery, Nepal, sharing the teachings of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

We found the centre's Facebook page and a Kaohsiung address, but could not see recent posts and the address may be out of date.

New Taipei · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Xindian Palyul Centre (Taiwan Nyingmapa Palyul Changchub Dargyeling Buddhist Association)

Penor Rinpoche lineage (no teacher named)

One of the earliest Palyul centres Penor Rinpoche founded in Taiwan, holding regular pujas in Xindian.

The centre's Facebook page looks active, but we could not see post dates, and its street address differs slightly from the Palyul list.

Taichung · Palyul · Unconfirmed

Palyul Buddhist Center Taichung

Penor Rinpoche lineage (no teacher named)

Penor Rinpoche's Palyul centre in Taichung, part of the Taiwanese network of Palyul dharma centres.

We found a Taichung Palyul Facebook page but could not confirm it is the same centre as the address on the Palyul list.

Taipei · Rigpa · Unconfirmed

Rigpa Taipei

Rigpa (founded by Sogyal Rinpoche; now run by the Rigpa organization)

Taipei contact group of the Rigpa international network, which follows the Longchen Nyingthig tradition.

Rigpa's directory lists a Taipei contact, but there is no address or local events, and we could not confirm that the group meets.

Xizhi, New Taipei · Katok · Unconfirmed

Kathog Rigzin Chenpo Dharma Association

Kathog Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche

Taiwanese dharma association of Kathog Rigzin Chenpo Rinpoche, with branches in northern Taiwan.

The association's Facebook page is active, but it lists an address in Xizhi rather than Taichung, and we could not confirm a current Taichung centre.

Hanoi · Independent · Unconfirmed

Samye Vietnam

Phakchok Rinpoche

Hanoi group in Phakchok Rinpoche's Samye network of practice centres.

The group is in the Samye directory with a Facebook link, but no address or events are listed, so we could not confirm a current schedule.

Vietnam · Khyentse / Rime · Unconfirmed

Siddhartha's Intent Vietnam

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche

Vietnam chapter of Siddhartha's Intent, the Rime Buddhist network of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche.

The chapter has an official listing and Facebook page, but no city or local events, so we could not confirm where or whether it meets. Last activity we saw: June 2024.

Melbourne, VIC · Tara Mandala · Unconfirmed

Tara Mandala Sangha – Melbourne

Lama Tsultrim Allione

Melbourne satellite sangha of Lama Tsultrim Allione's Tara Mandala international community.

Tara Mandala's official list names a Melbourne sangha with a local contact, but we could not find its meeting schedule or recent activity.

Israel · Rigpa · Unconfirmed

Rigpa Israel

Founded by Sogyal Rinpoche; programmes run by Rigpa with visiting Nyingma teachers

Israeli contact group of the Rigpa international network, which follows the Longchen Nyingthig tradition.

Rigpa's directory gives only a contact email for Israel, with no city, address or events, so we could not confirm that the group meets.

Pretoria · Tara Mandala · Unconfirmed

Tara Mandala Sangha – Pretoria (Tara Mandala South Africa)

Lama Tsultrim Allione

South African branch of Tara Mandala, the international community of Lama Tsultrim Allione, with a Pretoria sangha.

Tara Mandala lists a Pretoria sangha and there is a South Africa Facebook page, but we could not confirm the page's city or recent posts.