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Programs
Special Funding Available
If you identify as a person of color you may be eligible for special financial support to attend our retreats.
* Indicates program with prerequisites
February
February 17 - May 11
Mukpo Institute: Spring Semester
with Rupa Acharya Suzann Duquette, Ashe Acharya John Rockwell, Acharya Michael Greenleaf and Shastri Bill Brauer
A semester of Buddhist study and practice under the direction of Acharya Suzann Duquette, Shastri Bill Brauer, and senior teachers from the Shambhala Buddhist tradition.
March
March 26 - April 1
Making Your Way Back Home, Shambhala Training Levels IV - V *
with Henry Chapin
The last 2 of 5 levels of the Heart of Warriorship, a seminal path of training rooted in the ancient meditation practices & wisdom teachings of the Shambhala tradition & created for the challenges of our modern, everyday existence.
March 26 - April 2
Shambhala Training Retreat: The Four Dignities *
with Shastri Donna Williams
The warrior, having learned to rest in basic goodness, rouses energy to engage with the larger world guided by the teachings of the four dignities (Meek, Perky, Outrageous, and Inscrutable).
April
April 4
Parinirvana Day
Come celebrate the life of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche on the anniversary of his death.
April 5 - 7
Kado, The Way of Flowers
with Artist to the Kalapa Court Marcia Shibata
Discover and cultivate the source of creativity and learn how to express this in flower arranging. Kado is a meditative, contemplative understanding of self, nature, space and perception. No prior knowledge nor training in flower arranging is needed.
April 7 - 9
Kado, The Way of Flowers - Extended Retreat *
with Artist to the Kalapa Court Marcia Shibata
April 5 - 7
Chöd Retreat *
with Arthur Jennings
"With a stunning array of visualizations, song, music, and prayer, Chod engages every aspect of one's being and effects a powerful transformation of the interior landscape." - Sarah Harding, Machik's Complete Explanation Clarifying the Meaning
April 12 - 16
Mudra Space Awareness
with Rupa Acharya Suzann Duquette
Unlock your inherent freedom and discover the unbound fearlessness that lies in all. Mudra Space Awareness is an energetic sequence of group exercises designed by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
April 13 - November 7
Garden Apprentice Program
with Master Gardener Jan Enthoven
Entering its seventh year, the Garden Apprenticeship Program at Karmê Chöling is a unique six-month residential program of contemplative gardening through close mentorship with Master Gardener Jan Enthoven.
April 19 - May 4
Half Dathun: Two Weeks of Meditation
with Cara Thornley and Caroline DeMaio
Open to everyone! Expand your understanding of your mind, emotions, and heart in this in-depth meditation retreat. Attend the first week, or the full two weeks
April 22 - 26
Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels 1 - 3
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
Students will be introduced to traditional Outer and Inner Qigong from two systems - The Pre-celestial Limitless Gate School (Xiantianwujimen) and the Yiquan School.
April 26 - 28
Traditional Chinese Qigong: Level 4 *
with Sophie Leger
Students will be introduced to traditional Outer and Inner Qigong from two systems - The Pre-celestial Limitless Gate School (Xiantianwujimen) and the Yiquan School.
April 28 - 30
Qigong Level 5 *
with Dr. Eva Wong
Students will be introduced to traditional Outer and Inner Qigong from two systems - The Pre-celestial Limitless Gate School (Xiantianwujimen) and the Yiquan School.
April 30 - May 5
Embodying the Tao in your Qigong *
with Dr. Eva Wong
In this program, we will use the practices of qigong to embody and understand the energies of yin and yang, the five elements, and the bagua in our body.
May
May 1 - 5
Raising the Tents - Volunteer Weekend
Join the Karmê Chöling Staff for a weekend of raising tents and meditation as we set up our Summer campground. Meals and accommodations are included!
May 18 - 21
Regional Acharya Retreat *
This is a gathering of senior teachers of the lineage from Northeastern North America. All Shambhala international acharyas are invited to attend this gathering.
May 22 - June 2
Tip of the Arrow: Scorpion Seal 10 Practice Retreat (Repeat Participants) *
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell
Further manifest the fruition of the Werma Sadhana. This retreat is for those who have already received the Scorpion Seal 10 practices
June
June 5 - 12
Celebrating the Vajrayana *
with Acharya Christie Cashman
Throughout this week-long retreat, we will explore how wrathful, peaceful, and effortless vajrayana methods "touch the fruition," and thus remind us of our inherent wisdom.
June 14 - 16
Embodying Community Accountability: Principles of Harm Reduction *
with Trinley Busby
During this retreat we will endeavor to maintain the supreme spacious view of Basic Goodness, but our focus will rest on the practical and relative truth of conduct (action).
June 15 - July 14
Summer Volunteer Program - Session 1
Summer volunteering is available to anyone interested in learning to meditate, establishing a regular meditation practice, and wishing to experience a taste of Shambhala Buddhist residential life.
June 21 - 23
Japanese Archery for Teens and Tweens
with Grace DiNapoli
Teens and tweens learn to build confidence and improve focus all while cultivating beginner?s heart. Combining physical and mental exercise, working with a bow and an arrow strengthens core muscles, hand-eye coordination, and is a lot of fun.
June 28 - 30
Learn the Art of Japanese Archery: Kyudo First Shot
with Lucy Halverson
Kyudo, the Way of the Bow, is one of the oldest arts of the Japanese tradition of contemplative warriorship. The practice of kyudo begins with first shot and the cultivation of beginner's heart.
June 28 - July 13
Summer Arts Half-Dathun: Two Weeks of Meditation
with Lance Brunner
Open to everyone! Expand your understanding of your mind, emotions, and heart in this in-depth meditation retreat. Attend one, two, or all four weeks.
July
July 3 - 7
Kyudo Assembly *
with Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XXI
Kyudo practitioners are warmly invited to Seiko Kyudojo's third Kyudo Assembly with Kanjuro Shibata XXI. Here is a special opportunity to meet with Sensei and join together in a retreat setting for an extended period of group practice and fellowship.
July 12 - 19
Finding Bravery in Times of Confusion - Shambhala Training Levels I - III
with Shastri Bill Brauer
This is where the Shambhala path starts: the first 3 of 5 levels of the Heart of Warriorship training - a seminal path of ancient meditation practices & wisdom teachings rooted in the Shambhala tradition & created for the challenges of our modern, everyda
July 25 - 28
Women's Kyudo Retreat *
with Lucy Halverson
Touching on the grace, dignity and tranquility of kyudo, this retreat offers women the opportunity to practice together in the relaxed setting of a contemplative community.
July 27 - August 25
Summer Volunteer Program - Session 2
Summer volunteering is available to anyone interested in learning to meditate, establishing a regular meditation practice, and wishing to experience a taste of Shambhala Buddhist residential life.
August
August 3 - 11
Family Camp
Family Camp is a magical week for parents and children to spend together with old friends and new in the beautiful rolling green hills of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom at Karmê Chöling.
August 17 - 25
Heart of Recovery Retreat
with Scott Perkins
A exploration of how meditation and mindfulness intersect with recovery from addiction and other harmful habitual patterns. This is a week- long journey of warriorship, gentleness and bravery.
September
September 7 - 14
Shambhala Training Retreat: Levels I - III
with Shastri Calryn Aston
This is where the Shambhala path starts: the first 3 of 5 levels of the Heart of Warriorship training - a seminal path of ancient meditation practices & wisdom teachings rooted in the Shambhala tradition & created for the challenges of our modern, everyda
September 7 - October 5
Summer Volunteer Program - Session 3
Summer volunteering is available to anyone interested in learning to meditate, establishing a regular meditation practice, and wishing to experience a taste of Shambhala Buddhist residential life.
September 22 - 27
Qigong and Meditation Retreat *
with Dr. Eva Wong
This program will feature using Sunzi's Art of War in strategizing meditation practice. It integrates the practices of qigong and sitting meditation with an emphasis on how these two practices support each other.
September 27 - October 2
Stroking the Clouds at Karmê Chöling: an Evoking Worlds Program *
with Dr. Eva Wong
An Evoking Worlds Program. Join Eva Wong in this unique program that unifies Taoist awareness practice and spirit travel.
October
October 8 - 19
Scorpion Seal: Year 8 *
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell
This retreat will focus on intensive practice of the Werma Sadhana, with the introduction of practices specific to Scorpion Seal year 8.