How are centers staying connected in the time of social distancing? How are they serving their communities? “City centers are stepping up and doing their own thing” said Shambhala... Continue reading
We made torma this morning.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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