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Aloka Children's Program

The Aloka Children's Program provides activities for children aged 3-15 while parents are in their own programs. See below for a list of programs when the Aloka Children's Program is available.

Click here to download the registration form for the Aloka program.

About Aloka

Aloka, a Sanskrit word meaning "light" or "luminosity," is the name Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche gave to Karmê Chöling's children's program, which lives on today.

Supported by a caring and nurturing staff, grounded in their own meditation practice, children learn to expand their ability to be kind and compassionate to themselves and others. In a largely outdoor setting, they learn and grow through play, organized activities, and interacting with peers.

Aloka is in session during the primary daytime hours for programs. If activities for your children are required during additional hours, we are happy to assist in finding local resources.

In order for us to plan our staffing, please register your child for Aloka at least one month in advance of your arrival here.

Cost is $40 per day.

If you have any further questions, please contact Suzanne Trahey, our Head of Children and Families, at (802) 633-2384 ext. 110 or strahey@karmecholing.org.

Click here to download the registration form for the Aloka program.

Upcoming Programs

June 13 - 21
With both outdoor and indoor exploration, the children learn and grow through play, organized activities, arts, physical activity and interacting with peers. For children ages 3 - 12.
June 13 - July 12
with Elaine Yuen
A month long group meditation retreat for new and experienced meditators, Summer Dathun focuses on developing deep understanding of shamatha or "peaceful abiding" meditation.
October 4 - 6
with Barry Gruessner and Emily Miller
Run... Stretch....Sit.... Breath.... Ahhh..... "With a body made joyous through movement, the mind is able to relax. With mind/body balance, we can take the power of feeling good and generate compassion." Sakyong Mipham
October 4 - 6
Open to everyone, the Way of Shambhala is an introductory practice and study path. With meditation practice, we relax with ourselves and appreciate simple human experiences.

* Indicates Program with Prerequisites

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