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
May
May 18 - 20
with Master Gardener Jan Enthoven
Join Master Gardener Jan Enthoven in a weekend of exploration, awareness and meditation of our natural world, in and out of the garden.
May 22 - 27
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, Acharya Adam Lobel and Acharya Suzann Duquette, with Shastri Ethan Nichtern
New and experienced meditators are warmly invited to this gathering where we'll discover ways to change the world by changing our minds.
June
June 23
with Master Gardener Jan Enthoven
Digging Deeper Garden Series: Optimizing Soil Health and Soil Fertility
June 24 - July 1
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 24 - July 1
with Irini Rockwell
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.
June 29 - July 1
with Master Gardener Jan Enthoven
Details forthcoming
June 29 - July 29
with Lance Brunner
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.
July
July 11 - 15
with Michael Carroll
The workplace presents all of us with tough challenges: resolving difficult personnel conflicts, balancing personal ambition while helping others, recognizing "facts" rather than buying "spin" or making a delicate job transition.
July 14
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
July 21 - 25
with Jacqueline Kaufman
For all teachers, counselors and administrators to explore and embody personal inner practices that bring a greater awareness of our inner lives and contribute to a pedagogy based on caring and compassion.
August
August 4 - 12
with James Drescher
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 6 - 9
with Fay Simpson and Parlan McGaw
In this three-day intensive Fay Simpson and Parlan McGaw will lead actors within - to the source from which all characters emerge.
September 7 - 9
with Acharya Eric Spiegel and Acharya Eve Rosenthal
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.
September 21 - 28
with Shastri Frank Ryan and Susan Ryan
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.
October
October 12 - November 11
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
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.
