Introductory Meditation Retreats
Karmê Chöling offers a wealth of meditation retreats introducing the practice of mindfulness/awareness meditation. Simplicity retreats are scheduled regularly throughout the year in either a weekend or weeklong format. The first week of dathün, called a weekthün, is also an excellent opportunity to both learn and practice meditation in a retreat environment.
Upcoming Retreats
June
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.
June 14 - 20
with Shastri Bill Brauer
Open to all and ideal for beginners on the path of meditation, Simplicity retreats were created to give everyone a flexible, simple way to enjoy the benefits of sitting meditation.
June 21 - 23
"The target becomes a mirror which reflects the qualities of heart and mind at the moment of the arrow's release". Kanjuro Shibata XX
Join us for a weekend of open-hearted kyudo practice hosted by students of Shibata Sensei. All are welcome.
June 22 - 28
with Jim Drescher and Margaret Drescher
In this training we take particular care to draw upon the wisdom of nature. Explore the Shambhala path of warriorship over the course of this week-long earth-based retreat. Open to beginners and those new to meditation.
June 28 - 30
with Nick Kranz
A group retreat for adults 40 and under looking to explore meditation practice, as well as develop new friendships.
June 28 - July 4
with Irini Rockwell
Awakened Heart and Open Sky are the culmination of the Heart of Warriorship section of Shambhala Training, and the prerequisite for entry into the Sacred Path section.
June 28 - July 6
Deepen your meditation practice by joining us for the first week of this intensive month-long retreat. This weekthün fulfills a portion of the group practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path.
July
July 5 - 10
with Lance Brunner and Sylvie Cotton
Calling all Artists and those who wish to develop their artful eyes! The uniqueness of ordinary sensory experience, simplicity and brilliance of "things as they are," is the ground for genuine creativity, the expression of non-aggression.
August
August 3 - 11
with Roger Guest
Family Camp is a magical week for parents and children to spend together with old friends and new in the beautiful rolling green hills of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom at Karmê Chöling.
September
September 12 - 18
with Shastri Bill Brauer
Open to beginners and those new to meditation. Explore the Shambhala path of warriorship over the course of this week-long retreat, or join us for one or more levels.
September 13 - 15
"The target becomes a mirror which reflects the qualities of heart and mind at the moment of the arrow's release". Kanjuro Shibata XX Join us for a weekend of open-hearted kyudo practice hosted by students of Shibata Sensei. All are welcome.
September 27 - 29
with Hope Martin and David Rome
Embodied Listening is a powerful, multimodal approach to developing greater awareness, insight and empathy, both within ourselves and in our relationships with others.
October
October 4 - 6
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
With both outdoor and indoor exploration, the children learn and grow through play, organized activities, arts, physical activity and interacting with peers.
October 4 - 6
This retreat for youth ages 13-17 is designed for young people with a genuine curiosity about life and the wish to explore the principles of awareness and warriorship in the company of their peers.
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.
October 4 - 6
Family Weekend at Karmê Chöling is a rare opportunity to practice together and enjoy the vibrant fall foliage colors in beautiful Northeast Kingdom Vermont.
October 10 - November 7
with Janet Romaine
Open to everyone! Deepen your meditation practice in this intensive month-long retreat. This dathün fulfills the group practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path.
October 11 - 13
with Acharya Eve Rosenthal and Acharya Eric Spiegel
An opportunity for the LGBTQ community to come together and practice the dharma in a safe, supported and beautifully enriching environment. We will reveal and explore our basic qualities, connecting to naturally wakeful minds and hearts.
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October 11 - 13
with Walker Blaine
The retreat will include all aspects of the s?dhana including an extended feast practice dedicated to the development and prosperity of Karmê Chöling
October 26
Learn mindfulness meditation, a simple technique for training the mind's alertness and presence to bring flexibility and poise into daily life situations in the home or workplace.
November
November 8 - 10
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
Students will be introduced to traditional Outer and Inner Qigong from two systems - The Pre-celestial Limitless Gate School (Xiantianwujimen) and the Yiquan School.
November 9
Learn mindfulness meditation, a simple technique for training the mind's alertness and presence to bring flexibility and poise into daily life situations in the home or workplace.
November 14 - 29
Open to everyone. Learn to train and calm the mind through gentle introduction to meditation or deepen your meditation practice in this 14 day retreat.
November 22 - 29
Awakened Heart and Open Sky are the culmination of the Heart of Warriorship section of Shambhala Training, and the prerequisite for entry into the Sacred Path section.
November 29 - December 1
with Rupa Acharya Suzann Duquette
This weekend program will explore the wisdom of Sun Tzu?s Art of War.
December
December 6 - 8
With the great problems now facing human society, it seems increasingly important to find simple ways to bring compassionate and strong leadership to the world, even in small ways.
December 7
with Acharya Michael Greenleaf
What is prosperity? What is wealth? How can we offer the world what it needs? How do we receive what we need from the world?
