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Program Calendar
* Indicates Program with Prerequisites
February
February 4 - 19
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell and Acharya Eve Rosenthal
The Enlightened Society Assembly (Sutrayana Assembly) is a Shambhala mahayana program that emphasizes the view of the intrinsic goodness of all beings, practices that rouse bodhichitta and compassionate openness, and confident activity that engages fully
February 16 - 19
with Toby Sifton, Rupön
Gathering during the Dön Season, a time when obstacles are particularly prevalent, is especially potent for Dorje Kasung because of our connection to the protection principle.
February 22
Join the Karmê Chöling and St. Johnsbury Community in celebrating Shambhala Day.
February 24 - March 3
with Sangyum Valerie Lorig
The four dignities (Meek, Perky, Outrageous and Inscrutable) describe a warrior's maturing and his or her widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world.
February 24 - March 4
with Shastri Henry Chapin
Relax into the vast space and profound teaching of the Werma Sadhana through this study and practice retreat. Scorpion Seal Assembly participants or experienced practitioners of the sadhana may attend the whole program or just a day or two.
February 25
with Cara Thornley and Allan Graves
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.
March
March 7 - May 27
A semester of Buddhist study and practice under the direction of Ashe Acharya John Rockwell and senior teachers from the Shambhala Buddhist tradition.
March 8 - 22
with Shastri Bill Brauer
Open to everyone! Deepen your meditation practice in this intensive retreat. This program fulfills half of the the Dathün practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path, and either week can be attended separately.
March 9 - 15
with Acharya Michael Greenleaf and Susan Ryan
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.
March 9 - 11
March 12 - 15
March 16 - 23
with Shastri Frank Ryan
The Way of Shambhala is a practice and study path that presents the Shambhala Buddhist teachings and explores how we can apply them in everyday life.
March 16 - 19
March 20 - 23
March 23 - 25
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.
March 23 - 25
with Dapön Bonnie Hankin
Essential Heart of Kasungship Part II is a clan gathering at the regional level for the purpose of sharing the profound view of the Dorje Kasung presented in the Makkyi Rabjam's recent teachings.
March 26 - 29
Karme Choling staff are on retreat at this time. Karme Choling will be closed to guests and visitors. We encourage you to visit another time. Please see our website for upcoming program information.
March 30 - April 1
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
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.
April
April 6 - 13
with Acharya Arawana Hayashi and Laura Simms
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.
April 6 - May 4
with Cara Thornley
Open to beginners! Deepen your meditation practice in this intensive month-long retreat. You may also register for one to three weeks only.
April 6 - 13
April 6 - 20
April 20 - May 4
April 13 - 15
with Charlie Byron
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.
April 13 - 22
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell
Further learn to manifest the fruition of Werma practice. Engage in the practices presented by the Sakyong at the Scorpion Seal Assemblies.
April 14 - 17
with Lisa Stanley and Elaine Yuen
This retreat is an opportunity for Shambhala Art teachers to gather to deepen and expand skills, confidence and knowledge as a community of teachers while sharing resources and networking. Newer as well as experienced teachers are welcomed.
April 27 - May 2
with Myra Woodruff
This training is for students who have a strong personal practice and feel ready to help others on their meditative journeys.
May
May 4 - 6
with Coleman Zeigen
As teens and young adults, we lead full and busy lives- juggling school, sports, friends, and family- often leaving us feeling overwhelmed and scattered. This weekend will explore how we can live our life without losing our minds.
May 11 - 18
with David Sable and Trudy Sable
The Sacred Path brings the principles of warriorship and the practice of mindfulness-awareness into daily life. It is designed to nurture the student's ability to experience the world as sacred and their aspiration to create an enlightened society.
May 11 - 18
with Dr. Eva Wong
Students will be introduced to traditional Outer and Inner Qigong from two systems - The Pre-celestial Limitless Gate School (Xiantianwujimen) and the Yiquan School.
May 22 - 27
with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
This retreat provides an opportunity for the Shambhala community to gather, practice and connect with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The retreat will focus on the sitting practice of meditation and include talks, guided meditation and contemplation practice.
May 28 - June 8
with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
For Students who have completed Scorpion Seal Assemblies Years 1, 2 &3
June
June 12 - 23
with Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown
These retreats, to be led by Shambhala acharyas, will focus on intensive practice of the Werma Sadhana and other practices that were received last summer, as well as the reading transmission of the entire Profound volume.
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 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.
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 4 - 8
with Dr. Eva Wong
In this program, qigong postures will be modified to maximize training in tendon strength, elasticity, and flexibility. In addition, the Eight Basic Wudang Qigong forms, which is the fast-track program for strengthening the tendons, will be taught.
July 20 - 29
All ngöndro and werma practitioners and instructors are warmly invited to this ngöndro/werma practice and study retreat. Students are strongly encouraged to attend at least two consecutive weeks of practice intensive.
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.
August 16 - 19
with David Nichtern
Drawing wisdom from the Shambhala root text The Letter of the Golden Key, learn the practice of enriching presence.
August 19 - 30
with Lady Diana Mukpo and Lamen Kyi Khyap, Acharya Mitchell Levy
Warrior Assembly is the culmination of the Shambhala Training Sacred Path program.
September
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.
* Indicates Program with Prerequisites
