Orgyen Zang Shod Dorje, Marc Baldwin, has studied and practiced closely with his Kind Root Master, His Eminence Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, for over seven years. During that time, he has spent thousands of hours receiving and practicing the vast and profound teachings of Buddha, as well as directing retreats and internships, and traveling with Rinpoche internationally. Since becoming an authorized Dharma Teacher of The Buddha Path in 2009, he has taught in several US states as well as in Asia. His teachings are clear, direct, and practical, and have brought great benefit to many people.

Zang Shod was born and raised in northern Illinois, and studied philosophy in New York. He is also has substantial training in martial arts, yoga, healing arts, music, carpentry, and various wilderness activities.

Upon recognition that all beings want happiness, but create great suffering in their quest to obtain happiness, Zang Shod spent many years searching for wisdom capable of guiding beings away from suffering and towards true happiness. That wisdom was found when he first encountered his Kind Root Teacher and The Buddha Path. Thus, he spends the majority of his time at the holy Dzogchen Retreat Center, studying, practicing, and assisting his Kind Teacher in the translation of Buddha’s teachings into the English language.

Seeing the impermanence of life, the suffering of beings, and the benefits of Dharma, Zang Shod has dedicated his life to following in the footsteps of his Kind Teacher and the great enlightened beings of the past by becoming an authentic Dzogchen Lineage Master, bringing great benefit to this world and all beings, and swiftly becoming Buddha in this very life.

Contacts

Dzogchen Retreat Center USA
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