Denver Dzogchen is a Buddhist Dharma center focused on the essential Tibetan meditation practices of the Nyingma and Kagyu schools. Located in central Denver, Colorado, and open to all, we offer an opportunity to connect with and refine the understanding of one’s true nature.
Rather than the complex visualizations and mantra recitation so common in Tibetan Buddhist practice, this group focuses primarily on the direct experience of one's true nature through yogic exercises and seated meditation. We also offer instruction in the various forms of Vajrayana practice for those who seek a more traditional path of practice.
Denver Dzogchen is led by Joseph Wagner, a sincere practitioner with more than 30 years of meditation experience. Joseph is fortunate to be guided by some of the greatest masters of the 20th century, including Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Adzom Paylo Rinpoche, Nangchen Adeu Rinpoche, Terton Rinpoche of Nangchen, Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche, Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, HH Sakya Trizen, Chöying Dorje Lama Norsok Rinpoche, Garchen Rinpoche, Sokse Rinpoche, Tulku Rigdzin Pema, and many others.
While primarily connected with the Nyingma and Kagyu sects, we draw inspiration from all schools of Buddhism. Our center's Tibetan name is Chönyi Ling. This means Taking Refuge in the Ultimate Nature. The name was bestowed on our center by Adzom Paylo Rinpoche in 2001.
Having recognized one's essence, one should sustain its continuity. It is necessary to maintain the continuity of awareness until all confusion and conceptual thinking has been exhausted. That itself is the measure; when thoughts are exhausted then it is enough. - Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche