Karmê Chöling

Shambhala Meditation Center - Barnet VT Join us on Tumblr to stay up to date on program information and get your daily dose of Shambhala wisdom! We post event listings two months in advance, but a full season schedule can be found on our website, http://www.karmecholing.org

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Moving Forward: Boston Strong in Everyday Life

Saturday, April 12, 7pm

Arlington Street Church, Boston MA

http://www.movingforwardboston.com/

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http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5167

Miksang Contemplative Photography: Basic Goodness and Good Eye

with John McQuade

March 20 - 22

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Summer Dathun: A Month of Meditation

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5210

July 3 - August 1

Dathün (Tibetan for "month session") is a one-month group meditation retreat, which is one of the most important training programs in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. The program is open to anyone and is a very powerful introduction to and deepening of mindfulness-awareness meditation. The core daily practice of a dathün consists of alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation with time for talks, study, and a short work period.

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Qigong

Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels 1 - 3

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5128

May 2 - 6, 2014

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  Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels 4 – 5

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5200

May 6 - 10, 2014

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Spring Dathün: A Month of Meditation with Cara Thornley April 10 - May 8, 2014

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5176

Dathün consists of individual meditation instruction, guided meditation, contemplations, and dharma talks, which develop insight and open our hearts of compassion. Each day follows a traditional schedule, with periods of sitting and walking meditation, exercises, chants, and a short work session. Functional silence is observed for most of the retreat, and meals are served Shambhala Oryoki style. 

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Meditation: Tools for Living April 6

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5221

Learn mindfulness meditation, a simple technique for training the mind's alertness and presence to bring flexibility and poise into daily life situations in the home or workplace. Whether dealing with distractedness, busyness, information overload, or other stressful situations, mindfulness allows us to appreciate the challenges of life and respond with confidence.

In this interactive workshop you will learn to:

Practice mindfulness meditation

Communicate mindfully with others

Work through fear to respond with fearlessness

Open to creative solutions

The program will begin at 10:30am and end at 4pm.

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Shambhala Training Retreat: Levels I - III with Shastri Bill Brauer March 28 - April 4, 2014

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5168

Shambhala Training is a series of contemplative workshops, suited for both beginning and experienced meditators. The simple and profound technique of mindfulness and awareness is the basis of a secular path of meditation, which can benefit people of any spiritual tradition. Shambhala Training is the study and practice of Shambhala warriorship, the tradition of human bravery and leadership. This path shows how to take the challenges of daily life in our modern society as opportunities for contemplative practice and social action.

This program is offered as one continuous retreat, but each level can be taken separately. Each level is a prerequisite for the next one.

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Meditation Retreat for Everyday Life with Rupa Acharya Suzann Duquette and Shastri Ethan Nichtern March 6 - 21, 2014

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5148

This two-week retreat will explore our “internal wisdom” through mindfulness-awareness meditation, which increases our ability to stay present for our life and other people with precision and wakefulness, and Shambhala Meditation, which supports us being who we are from the very nature of our being.

Group retreat is a powerful way to deepen our meditation practice and develop kind and wakeful community. The retreat is open to everyone, and will include:

Daily sitting and walking meditation

Individual meditation instruction

Contemplation

Group discussion

Contemplative meals

A short work period, called Rota

Silence practice

Exploring the garden, forests and meadows of Karmê Chöling

Study

Celebration

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Who Am I? The Basic Goodness of Humanity February 26 - 28, 2014

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5189

Who am I?… How can I help?… What is real?…

These questions are universal. They have arisen in some form across cultures and traditions throughout human history. Now they’re the focus of a new, three-course series in the Way of Shambhala path of training: the Basic Goodness series.

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Mukpo Institute: Spring Semester February 24 - May 14, 2014

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5127

Mukpo Institute students conduct a three-month investigation into intensive meditation practice and contemplative study in beautiful rural Vermont. At its root, the curriculum presents the heart teachings and forms of Shambhala Buddhism, as presented by both Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.

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Winter Dathün: A Month of Meditation with Acharya Richard John January 9 - February 6, 2014

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5121

Dathün consists of individual meditation instruction, guided meditation, contemplations, and dharma talks, which develop insight and open our hearts of compassion. Each day follows a traditional schedule, with periods of sitting and walking meditation, exercises, chants, and a short work session. Functional silence is observed for most of the retreat, and meals are served Shambhala Oryoki style. 

Participants are encouraged to attend the entire dathun. Those who are able to attend only one or two weekthüns are very welcome to do so, but please note that first-time participants must enter at the very beginning.

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New Year Retreat:Relax, Renew and Awaken with Jane Arthur January 2 - 5, 2014

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5119

Embrace the New Year with relaxation and wakefulness in the beautiful snow-covered foothills of Vermont. You’ll enjoy a spacious retreat with time to: learn meditation or deepen your ongoing practice, walk (or snowshoe) the land, and participate in daily talks and yoga classes.  Throughout this inspiring three-day retreat, you’ll find meditative and contemplative approaches for creating aspirations, and working with the fullness of daily modern life in the new year and beyond.

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Aloka Children's Program December 26, 2013 - January 1, 2014

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5089

Children learn to expand their ability to be kind and compassionate to themselves and others. With both outdoor and indoor exploration, the children learn and grow through play, organized activities, arts, physical activity, and interacting with peers.

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Aloka Winter Teen Retreat December 26, 2013 - January 1, 2014

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5088

In a busy, high-pressure, hi-tech world, the teachings on awareness and warriorship offer teens an opportunity to slow down, learn about oneself, and open one's heart to others.

The teens will be introduced to meditation practice, engage in arts, time outdoors, group games, and will have open time with peers as well. For youth ages 13-18.

Parents must be participating in one of our winter holiday programs.

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Simplicity: Meditation for Real Life December 26, 2013 - January 1, 2014

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5087

Join the daily life of Karmê Chöling's contemplative community for: guided instruction in sitting and walking meditation, time for reading, reflection, and discussion and opportunities to walk our trails and savor the natural beauty of Vermont's Mountains.

One day. Two days. A weekend. Make your own schedule. No matter how long, rediscover your natural ability to be present and cultivate peace in your daily life.

Simplicity is intended for all levels - a perfect way to be introduced to meditation and contemplative study. Simplicity is offered periodically throughout the year.

The program begins December 26 at 7:30pm and concludes after breakfast January 1, 2014!

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Children's Day and Winter Solstice December 21, 2013

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5123

We welcome you to this celebration to express appreciation for all children. Children will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of decorating and craft projects, which will culminate in a special shrine room processional. Next, after a delicious and hearty lunch, the Karmê Chöling staff will perform a play for the children and families. Children are invited to bring gifts (new and unwrapped for a child up to age 14) that will be donated through the local fire department to children in need.

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Two Week Meditation Retreat Nov 14-29

Open to everyone. Learn to train and calm the mind through gentle introduction to meditation or deepen your meditation practice in this 14 day retreat.

http://www.karmecholing.org/program.php?id=5056