Mark Nowakowski

Mark Nowakowski met the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1972 and has been his student ever since. He also studies and translates with many other Kagyü and Nyingma Buddhist masters. Mark is particularly inspired by the works of Chögyam Trungpa and his teacher Khenpo Gangshar. He recently coordinated the translation and publication of Songs of Realization and Pith Instructions. Mark is a senior member of the Nalanda Translation Committee and teacher in the Shambhala mandala. He enjoys practicing, teaching, and discussing the Dharma with friends.

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Upcoming Programs by Mark Nowakowski

[Online] The Tibetan Buddhist Path: Glimpses of Awakening

Also with Daniel Nguyen, Emilia Volz, Jean Marie Robbins, Pamela Bothwell, Rhea Colmar and Molly DeShong

Open Dates
The Tibetan Buddhist Path Glimpses of Awakening Year 1: September 2025 to May 2026

• Module 4 began live on March 5

• Live Online Recordings for each module are available after the live class. Join anytime

Take your seat on the path of wakefulness.

Vajrayogini Amending Fire Offering

June 18 - 28, 2026
Join Vajrayogini around the hearth to amend any mistakes you may have made during sadhana practice, so you will be more open to receiving siddhi — especially the ultimate siddhi of wisdom.

Diamond Sky Dancer -- Vajrayogini Retreat

Also with Adrienne Chang

October 29 - November 8, 2026
You are warmly invited to join us for nine days of meditation. We will be practicing and studying your sadhana in the circle of the sky, surrounded by earth, water, fire, and all the elements. Adrienne and Mark will lead us in the practice, and point out some things they have learned along the way. There will be one daily teaching on the view and practice with lively and provocative discussions. We welcome both fresh and seasoned yoginis. The teachings will adjust to whoever is attending.