(802) 633-238450th Anniversary Celebration Rescheduled
Dear Friends of Karmê Chöling, As the coronavirus situation unfolds around the globe, we at Karmê Chöling have decided to reschedule our 50th Anniversary Celebration to September 18 – 20.... Continue reading
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It’s Tent Time!
OK, people. What we have here is clearly a tents situation. But if you love the forest, good food and buddhist practice, we think you’ll do just fine. On May... Continue reading
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Tiramisu
From our Karmê Chöling kitchen to yours … Deliciousness! As many have directly experienced, Head Chef Jason Taylor can rock dessert. Ingredients3 eggs1/2c sugar1 pint heavy cream16 oz. marscapone2 packages... Continue reading
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Volunteer Spotlight: Joe Schoech
To celebrate our 50th year, Karmé Chöling has dozens of pictures hanging around the house that evoke the spirit of people who used to live here. One of my favorites... Continue reading
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The Best Job at Karmê Chöling is Open
I would never say that driving the sporty-red Polaris all-terrain vehicle was the main reason I applied to be the Retreats Assistant at Karmê Chöling. But it totally was. I... Continue reading
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Update Regarding COVID-19
3/26/10 Update: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott issued a “stay safe at home” order on March 24, requiring all Vermonters to stay at home, leaving only for essential reasons critical to... Continue reading
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Dathün reflections
I arrived at Karmê Chöling to join the staff as Rusung just two weeks before our staff half-dathün. I feel very fortunate to have been able to enter this new... Continue reading
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Carnitas (Street Tacos) and Salad Fresca
Cheerful Shambhala Day from Head Chef Jason Taylor and the whole Karmê Chöling Staff. Add your favorite guacamole or salsa and enjoy! Carnitas Ingredients White corn tortillas – fried... Continue reading
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Karmê Chöling 2019: A Year in Review, Part 3
A Year in Numbers 2019 Financial Summary2019 was a year of deep retreat, celebration and change. Early in 2019, Karmê Chöling saw a 45% drop in program participant-days (number of... Continue reading
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Karmê Chöling 2019: A Year in Review, Part 2*
The Story So Far The first half of 2019 was a time of reflection at Karmê Chöling as we considered how to create a strong operational model and a safe container... Continue reading
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Coc au Vin with Mashed Potatoes and Beet Salad
Happy Holidays from Head Chef Jason Taylor and the whole Karmê Chöling Staff. We hope you enjoy this super delicious recipe! Coq au Vin Ingredients5lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs3c diced... Continue reading
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Karmê Chöling 2019: A Year In Review, Part 1
Before we raise our gaze to the 2020 horizon, we invite you to take a moment to look back at the year that was. 2019 was a season of profound... Continue reading
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These are a Few of Our Favorite Things
We asked our staff to tell us what they like best about working at Karmê Chöling. Here’s what they had to say: “The opportunity to serve ‘the three jewels’ while deepening study... Continue reading
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Salmon Provençal with Saffron Rice and Lemon Kale
This recipe from Karmê Chöling Head Chef Jason Taylor is a staff and guest favorite. We hope you enjoy! Ingredients salmon filetpesto1 red onion6 heirloom tomatoes4 garlic cloves4 oz. fresh... Continue reading
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Q&A with Teen Retreat Teachers Pablo Coddou & Anne-Marie Keppel
What you were like when you were 13, 14 or 15 years old? Anne-Marie:I was all about gymnastics and circus. I trained in tightwire, spanish web and trapeze and spent... Continue reading
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COMING HOME – 8th and Final Chapter
Aloha! This is the 8th and final chapter in a series of emails that have been written to entertain, maybe inform, spark memories, connect our hearts, and definitely beseech your... Continue reading
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COMING HOME – Chapter 7
Aloha! This is the 7th chapter in a series of emails called COMING HOME that will be shared between now and mid-October that are written to entertain, maybe inform, spark... Continue reading
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COMING HOME – Chapter 6
Aloha! This is the 6th chapter in a series of emails called COMING HOME that will be shared between now and mid-October that are written to entertain, maybe inform, spark... Continue reading
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Q & A with Leading Mudra Teachers
Dr. Craig Warren Smith, Acharya Suzann Duquette and Greg Heffron Karmê Chöling and Mudra Institute are presenting a Mudra Space Awareness Summit: A Radical Mind-Body Immersion, Oct. 22-29, with an option... Continue reading
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COMING HOME – Chapter 5
Aloha! This is the 5th chapter in a series of emails called COMING HOME that will be shared between now and mid-October that are written to entertain, maybe inform, spark memories,... Continue reading
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COMING HOME – Chapter 4
Aloha! This is the 4th chapter in a series of posts called COMING HOME that will be shared between now and mid-October that are written to entertain, maybe inform, spark... Continue reading
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COMING HOME – Chapter 3
Aloha! This is the 2nd chapter in a series of posts called COMING HOME that will be shared between now and mid-October that are written to entertain, maybe inform, spark... Continue reading
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COMING HOME – Chapter 2
Aloha! This is the 2nd chapter in a series of posts called COMING HOME that will be shared between now and mid-October that are written to entertain, maybe inform, spark... Continue reading
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COMING HOME – Chapter 1
Aloha! This is the 1st chapter in a series of posts that will be shared between now and mid-October that are written to entertain, maybe inform, spark memories, connect our... Continue reading
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COMING HOME – 2019 Fundraising Appeal
Dear Karmê Chöling Friend, Most of you reading this post have visited or participated in programs at Karmê Chöling. You have your favorite sit spot to soak in the beauty of... Continue reading
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Holding the Long View
Dear Friends of Karmê Chöling, In the last few weeks, a number of people in Shambhala whom I respect have told me that they think it is time for the... Continue reading
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KCL is Looking for a New Executive Director
Located in Barnet, VT in the heart of Vermont’s “Northeast Kingdom”, Karmê Chöling was the first land center established by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche 49 years ago. Nestled in the Vermont... Continue reading
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Financial Update from Karmê Chöling
April 12, 2019 Dear Friends of Karmê Chöling, Karmê Chöling celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020. We have been a safe haven for thousands of meditation students to practice and... Continue reading
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Update from the Executive Director
April 2, 2019 Dear Friends of Karmê Chöling, I read with a sad heart the An Olive Branch and Listening Post reports. Both of these reports elaborated on serious systemic issues of sexual improprieties... Continue reading
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Update from the Executive Director
February 12, 2019 Dear Friends of Karmê Chöling, Many of you have read the Wickwire Holm Report and the letter from the Sakyong published last week. They bring up a... Continue reading