Silent Simplicity Meditation
A 10-Day 'Nowness' Retreat
An Extended Silent Meditation Retreat
Early spring is a beautiful time to give yourself an intentional pause—a chance to step out of familiar routines and into a space of renewal, reflection, and quiet restoration.
As winter softens and the first hints of spring emerge, the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont takes on a brightness and subtlety all its own. This transitional season naturally invites us into nowness where the present moment is complete, vivid, and inherently trustworthy. In silence, we learn to meet each moment directly, without rushing past it or holding it at a distance.
Throughout this ten-day retreat at Karmê Chöling, you’ll gently disconnect from the noise and demands of daily life. Free from constant stimulation, you can settle into a slower rhythm and use the tools of mindfulness to explore your moment-to-moment experience. This spacious environment supports the cultivation of calm, clarity, and an authentic sense of presence.
Nestled within the returning light and crisp air of March, the landscape surrounding Karmê Chöling becomes an ideal companion for this transformative journey.
Join us for this time of silence and stillness. Rediscover your inherent clarity and resilience—return refreshed and confident to your daily life.
General Schedule
- 7:30 am Optional sitting
- 8:00 Breakfast
- 9:00 Morning Session
- instruction and practice
- (mid-morning break)
- 12:00 Morning Session Ends
- 12:30 lunch
- 1:00 ROTA (light service task)
- 3:00 Afternoon Session
- 4:00 Tea Break
- 4:30 Afternoon Session Resumes
- 6:00 Afternoon Session Ends
- 6:30 Dinner
- 7:30 Optional sitting
Pricing
Karmê Chöling values its commitment to making programs affordable and available to all who wish to study with us. To support this commitment we provide two program price options.
Generosity Price: $1,215.00
You're able to help us with this commitment by choosing the "Generosity Price". The money above the basic tuition cost goes into a scholarship fund for those who might not be able to attend a program otherwise.
Tuition: $1,015.00
This is the price of the program, it does not include housing options or material fees.
Please Note:
Price does not include accommodations, which will be added during the registration process.
Policies
Payment Policies:
Please read the payment policy before proceeding with registration.
Financial Aid:
Karmê Chöling offers full-time student discounts, scholarships and other financial aid.
Program Credit:
If using existing program credit to pay for a program, you must pre-register for this program at least two weeks prior to the program start date by calling the front desk (802-633-2384 x3000). Program credit may not be used to pay for housing or practice materials and may not be used on or after arrival day.
Instructor
Roger Guest is a seasoned meditator in the Vajrayana Buddhist and Shambhala lineages. He is a former Executive Director of Karmê Chöling and has been teaching meditation since 1976. He has conducted numerous kayak retreats throughout New England.
Instructor:
Roger Guest
Date & Time Details:
Location:
On-Land
Program Fee:
Generosity Price - $1215
Tuition - $1015
Room/Meals Fee:
This will be added in during the registration process.
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Wellness Update:
Read our Wellness Policy
Getting to Karmê Chöling:
Contact Us:
Karmê Chöling
(802) 633-2384
info@karmecholing.org
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