(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.
September
September 26 - October 11
Half-Dathün: Two Weeks of Meditation
with Cara Thornley
Open to everyone! Expand your understanding of your mind, emotions, and heart in this in-depth meditation retreat.
October
October 19 - 22
Relax, Renew and Awaken
with Madge Rossinoff
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.
November
November 2 - 8
Making Your Way Back Home - Shambhala Training Levels IV - V *
with Shastri Bill Brauer
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.
November 15 - 23
Weekthün: A Week of Meditation
with Shastri Bill Brauer
Open to everyone - beginners to advanced practitioners! Expand your understanding of your mind, emotions, and heart in this deep meditation retreat.
November 16 - 20
Mudra Space Awareness
with Rupa Acharya Suzann Duquette
Unlock your inherent freedom and create a radical shift in your understanding of the mind/body relationship to space.
November 24 - 29
Joining & Embodying the Circle: Mindfulness-Based Training in the Way of Council
with Acharya Fleet Maull
This retreat and training is ideal for community leaders interested in leading from a place of awareness and resilience and facilitating resilience, healing, peacemaking and social cohesion in their organizations and communities.
November 30 - December 2
Transformative Dialogue: Supporting Communities to Connect Across Differences
with Professor Erik Cleven and Judith Saul
Transformative Dialogue supports changes in the quality of conflict interaction, allowing people to deal with their differences in constructive and nonviolent ways. Sponsored by the Shambhala Trust.
December
December 26, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Simplicity Winter Retreat
with Shastri Donna Williams
Open to all and ideal for beginners on the path of meditation, Simplicity retreats are created to give everyone a flexible, simple way to enjoy the benefits of sitting meditation.
December 26, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Aloka Children's Winter Retreat
Bring your child to Karmê Chöling while you participate in one of our winter holiday programs. Children learn and grow through play, organized activities, arts, physical activity and interacting with peers. Open to ages 3-9.
December 26, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Tween Winter Retreat
Our Annual winter retreat invites families to come together in the spacious, natural environment of Karme Choling to explore meditation and community. Bring your tween to Karmê Chöling while you participate in one of our winter holiday programs. Age 10-13
December 26, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Teen Winter Retreat
Bring your teen to Karmê Chöling while you participate in one of our winter holiday programs. The teachings on awareness and warriorship offer teens an opportunity to slow down, learn about oneself, and open one's heart to others. For youth ages 14-18.
January
January 6 - February 5, 2019
Dathün: A Month of Meditation
with Acharya William McKeever and Shastri Calryn Aston
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.
January 6 - 14, 2019
Weekthün (Dathün: Week 1)
with Acharya William McKeever and Shastri Calryn Aston
January 6 - 21, 2019
Half-Dathün (Dathün: Weeks 1-2)
with Acharya William McKeever and Shastri Calryn Aston
January 21 - February 5, 2019
Half-Dathün (Dathün: Weeks 3-4) *
with Acharya William McKeever and Shastri Calryn Aston
February
February 22 - March 1, 2019
Finding Bravery in Times of Confusion - Shambhala Training Levels I - III
This is where it all 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, everyday existence.
February 22 - 24, 2019
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level I
February 24 - 26, 2019
Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II *
February 26 - March 1, 2019
Warrior in the World: Shambhala Training Level III *
March
March 15 - 23, 2019
Weekthün: A Week of Meditation
with Acharya Suzann Duquette and Ethan Nichtern
with Rupa Acharya Suzann Duquette and Ethan Nichtern
Open to everyone! Learn to understand your mind and emotions with this in-depth introduction to mindfulness-awareness meditation and Shambhala Meditation.
March 26 - April 1, 2019
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.
March 26 - 29, 2019
Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart *
March 29 - April 1, 2019