Program Information and Registration


Simplicity: Meditation For Real Life

with Laura Simms

March 12 - 14, 2010

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Join the daily life of Karmê Chöling's contemplative community.

Guided instruction in sitting and walking meditation.

Time for reading, reflection, and discussion.

Opportunities to walk our trails and savor the natural beauty of Vermont's Green Mountains.

Make your own schedule.

No matter how long, rediscover your natural ability to be present and cultivate peace in your daily life.

Simplicity is intended for all levels - a perfect way to be introduced to meditation and contemplative study.

Simplicity is offered periodically throughout the year.

Daily Fee: $85 (Includes meals but does not include accommodations.)

This program will begin after dinner on the evening of Friday, March 12th, and will end after a 5pm reception on Sunday, March 14th.



Program Price: $275

Please Note:
Price includes meals but not accommodations.

Scholarship and Financial Aid resources are available to make dharma accessible to people in all circumstances. We offer different ways for overcoming financial obstacles here.

About Laura Simms:
LAURA SIMMS is one of the best known storytellers in the world today. Her work brings together meditation and the study of oral narrative. In addition to consulting with corporations, nongovernmental organizations and consumer businesses, she has taught storytelling as compassionate action worldwide for the past thirty five years. Presently she works with many humanitarian organizations including Search for Common Ground and Mercy Corps, Inc .A senior Shambhala teacher, she teaches Shambhala Arts and Buddhist studies.. Her most recent book is Under the Currant Leaves: essays on storytelling and compassion. She is the mother of Ishmael Beah, author of A Long Way Gone.



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