(802) 633-2384Introduction to Meditation
Karmê Chöling offers a wealth of meditation retreats introducing the practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation. Simplicity retreats are scheduled regularly throughout the year in either a weekend or week-long format.
The first week of dathün, called a weekthün, is also an excellent opportunity to both learn and practice meditation in a retreat environment.
Special Funding Available
If you identify as a person of color you may be eligible for special financial support to attend our retreats.
July
July 12 - 19
Finding Bravery in Times of Confusion - Shambhala Training Levels I - III
with Shastri Bill Brauer
The Shambhala path starts here: 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, everyday lives.
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 16 - 18
Kado: The Way of Flowers with Anji Cho
with Anjie Cho
Using classical Ikebana (flower arranging) forms, Kado teaches us to clearly see the wisdom in nature, in ourselves and in others.
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 3 - 8
Making Your Way Back Home: Shambhala Training Retreat: Levels IV - V *
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.
September 3 - 5
Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart *
September 5 - 8
Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky *
October
October 3 - 6
Relax, Renew and Awaken
with Tune Faulkner
Discover relaxation and wakefulness in the rolling green mountains of Northern Vermont and learn contemplative approaches for working with the fullness of daily modern life.
October 22 - 29
Mudra Space Awareness
with Acharya Suzann Duquette, Greg Heffron and Dr. Craig Smith
Leading Mudra teachers, gathered for the first time, will present the scope of these intensive physical & sensory experiential teachings and convey their use for spiritual realization, lifestyle balance and professional development.