Mark Nowakowski

Mark Nowakowski met the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in 1972 and has been his student ever since. He currently studies with other Kagyü and Nyingma masters. Mark is particularly inspired by the works of Chögyam Trungpa and his teacher Khenpo Gangshar. He coordinated the translation and recent publication of Khenpo Gangshar’s Songs of Realization and Pith Instructions. Mark is a senior member of the Nalanda Translation Committee and a senior teacher in the Shambhala mandala.

Mark received the Vajrayogini abhisheka from the Vidyadhara in 1981 and was fortunate to practice the Four Karmas Fire Offering with him in 1985. Mark has practiced, led, and taught many Vajrayogini courses, retreats, and fire offerings.

Upcoming Programs by Mark Nowakowski

Diamond Sky Dancer - Vajrayogini Retreat

Also with Rhea Colmar

October 3 - 12, 2025

Practice and study your sadhana in the circle of the sky, surrounded by earth, water, fire, and all the elements. Rhea and Mark will lead practice, and point out some things they have learned along the way. We will practice four sessions a day, with an open conversation at lunch.