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Residency

Live at a Buddhist retreat center in Vermont
Meditate everyday with community
Keep your daytime job

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  • Why Live at Karmê Chöling?
  • What Residents Say
  • What to expect at KCL
  • Meditation support
  • Amenities available
  • Costs & Fees
  • Residency FAQs
  • Application

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Why Be A Resident

At Karmê Chöling?

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You don't want to leave your work, studies or retirement lifestyle

While most other residency programs don’t allow you to keep working, at Karme Choling you can telecommute to your regular job while living in a dharmic community.

Buddhist Shrine Room at Karme Choling meditation retreat center in Vermont

You need structure and inspiration

Life is full of distractions and it can be difficult to settle into your meditation practice. It’s challenging to separate yourself out from your usual responsibilities. Without a community of people who understand what you are trying to do, it can feel lonely and isolating too. You’re looking for structure and inspiration within a community.

Time to reflect at Karme Choling meditation retreat center in Vermont

Your life is in transition and you need to reflect

You’re in one of the transition points of life; the place where one phase ends and you are facing a new beginning. This can bring about a complete shift in perspective. You need a place to let your thoughts settle as you figure out your path forward.

Buddhist meditation retreats at Karme Choling in Vermont

You’re tired of feeling trapped by your habitual patterns.

You’re ready to progress on your path of meditation and mindfulness. You want to change how you view life, but you need a safe place to unpack, observe, and release old, harmful mental patterns that have been bottlenecking your personal growth. Realizing that conventional methods aren’t going to bring you happiness, you’re ready to give yourself the time and space to explore different options.

Every flower needs the right conditions to grow

Karme Choling Poppy Field


Karmê Chöling provides the ideal environment needed for personal growth and discovery

  • A household that structures its day around meditation
  • Quiet and serene setting on 500 rural acres in Vermont
  • A community of people who support meditation and mindfulness
  • Mentorship by experienced meditation practitioners
  • Cohorts who accept & support you on your spiritual path
  • A place to discover who you are

What Residents Say

About Living at Karmê Chöling

What residents say about Karmê Chöling meditation retreat center

Alley

“Karme Choling was life transforming”

“My residency at Karme Choling was life transforming. After leaving a career in the military, I needed a place to unwind, unpack, find spiritual guidance, and experience Bodhichitta. In the process, I obtained life long friendships, a wonderful meditation instructor, opportunites to go on solo cabin retreats, and attend many in-house retreats. It’s made a huge difference in the overall quality of my life to be a member of Karme Choling and feel the Great Eastern Sun wherever I go — even on zoom. Whatever small merit gained from staying at KCL, dedicated it to others, do good, be inspired, be kind, and take the good medicine of dharma.”

What residents say about Karmê Chöling meditation retreat center

Sarah

“You never know who you’ll meet,”

“And what you’ll learn from the beautiful people and the blessed land of this community. The energies are supportive as you transform on the path. From the natural elemental wonders of the river flowing, the morning mist rising, the trees and meadow waving, the garuda moss surrounding, the crystal rock of dragon and lotus formations, the trails and sky are bountiful reflections, the offerings are endless and it is up to us to meet halfway. Nourished with food grown from the care of the earth and community hands is uplifting. This is a community of practitioners authentically living with laughter and tears as we encounter daily life and learn how to work with our mind and heart. No end of celebration and practice opportunities here. Show up, see how you meet what’s needed.”

What residents say about Karmê Chöling meditation retreat center

Zoey

“Residency is a true exploration”

“Residency is a true exploration in what it means to live in a meditative community. It humanizes others’ lives and allows people to take a look at what is beneath the speed of daily life. This happens because of the collective touchstone that is group meditation practice. Practicing together in an ongoing way over time can bring the meaning in life to the forefront of one’s experience; there isn’t another opportunity like this out there.”

What To Expect?

At Karmê Chöling Residency

Dharma Mentors & Teachers

MENTORS & TEACHERS

Live around dharma teachers who are in our household or live in the surrounding local community. Receive formal Buddhist sitting meditation instruction from a mentor on a regular basis. This is an opportunity to discuss questions you have from your dharma reading or meditation and mindfulness practice.

Dharma teachings at Karme Choling meditation retreat center

DHARMA TEACHINGS

Residents attend many Karmê Chöling programs for FREE. These can include week long meditation retreats, classes on the Buddhist foundational material, Bodhisattva practices Shambhala classes, intro to Buddhism talks, and other hinayana and mahayana material. Gain access to archives and library materials. This is an amazing treasure of dharmic material that features well known luminaries from the Tibetan Buddhist world.

Meditation Community

COMMUNITY

Step into a household structure that provides greater discipline for meditation and allows for the mental space to settle deeper into your practice. Attend our community meditation sessions twice a day and our dharma and mindfulness book groups once a week. Inspire and energize your mindful learning and meditation practice by living in a community of people who have a shared vision.

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Meditation Support

For Residents

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Teachings Archive
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Community
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Dharma Library

Virtual Tour

Of Karmê Chöling

Amenities Available

For Residents

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Wifi
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Zoom Room
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Community Kitchen
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Exercise Room
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Hikes & Walks
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Laundry Room
Common community rooms at Karme Choling meditation retreat center, Vermont
Common Rooms

Cost & Fees

We ask that people come for a one month stay initially to make sure residency is a good fit for everyone. If you are interested in staying longer it’s fine to say so from the beginning.

You may also want to consider some of our shorter guided group meditation classes or a meditation intensive.

Setup/Move-In Fee
$150 This fee covers setup/organizing of the overall residency.

Food
$500/month for Breakfast, Lunch, Tea, & Supper

Accommodations
$1100 – $1400/month depending on the room you choose.
(This does not include office space)

Payment includes:

  • Room with shared bath
  • Utilities + wifi
  • Amenities
  • Regular meetings with meditation instructor
  • Many classes & retreats for Free


Feel free to reach out to our Residency Coordinator at info@karmecholing.org with any questions you have concerning residency.

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Accommodations, Food & Office Space

Accommodations at Karme Choling meditation retreat center, Vermont
Accommodations
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Meals & Diets
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FAQs for residency at Karme Choling meditation retreat center, Vermont

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Residency Application

At Karme Choling

Residency at Karme Choling meditation retreat center, Vermont


Join us at Karme Choling and continue your journey in becoming a more sane and compassionate person.


Remember, Karme Choling has a seven day “Not the right fit? Not a problem” refund guarantee.

The journey begins with a simple application. After we review it, we’ll be in touch promptly to set up an interview to discuss further details and answer any of your questions.


Are you ready to:

  • Develop mindfulness in real life?
  • Gain clarity and self-awareness through meditation?
  • Live in community within a Buddhist retreat center?


Take the leap

Apply for Residency


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