Mahamudra Stepping Stones
Transforming Confusion into Wisdom
Unlike other spiritual traditions which reject confusion and mental afflictions trying to find wisdom elsewhere, Mahamudra uses these negative mental states as a pathway to liberation.
Mahamudra uniquely points out that the fundamental nature of these negative mental states, is the same as all other experiences. (Including the positive experiences we desire and seek)
Tantra Mahamudra
From the beginning of his teachings in the West, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche taught Mahamudra, mostly through sadhana practice — in what is called Tantra Mahamudra.
Essence Mahamudra
In 1991 at RMDC (now Drala Mountain Center) Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche began teaching mahamudra. He continued these teachings at Karmê Chöling in 1993. His method differed in that he taught Mahamudra through shamatha and vipashyana practice in what is called Essence Mahamudra. His style was experientially accessible to the participants, who were a large group of Trungpa Rinpoche´s students.
Making Mahamudra into an ongoing practice
In this five-day retreat, Scott and Andy will bring Khenpo Rinpoche's teachings back to Karmê Chöling and offer participants practical ways of making these teachings into an ongoing practice.
Prerequisites: All Tantrikas and Sadhakas who have received Pointing Out Instruction are welcome to participate in this program.
Getting Here
Visit our Directions and Transportation page to see different options for traveling to Karmê Chöling including pick-up service from Hanover, Lebanon, White River Junction and Burlington to our front door.
Free Tuition!
Register and pay your Karmê Chöling accommodations in full by November 1st and receive the tuition for free. You must stay at Karmê Chöling in order to receive this special offer!
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: $660.00
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: $0.00
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.
Instructors
Andy Karr has practiced and studied the dharma for over fifty years under the guidance of such great masters as Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. He is the author of "Into the Mirror: A Buddhist Journey Through Mind, Matter, and the Nature of Reality" and "Contemplating Reality," and the coauthor of "The Practice of Contemplative Photography: Seeing the World With Fresh Eyes."
Scott Wellenbach has been practicing and studying the dharma for over half a century. He has studied Mahamudra with Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen. He is a member of the Nalanda Translation Committee and serves as one of the directors of Nitartha Institute.
Free Tuition!
Register and pay your Karmê Chöling accommodations in full by November 1st and receive the tuition for free. You must stay at Karmê Chöling in order to receive this special offer!
Instructors:
Andy Karr
Scott Wellenbach
Date & Time Details:
Location:
On-Land
Program Fee:
Generosity Price - $660
Tuition - $0
Room/Meals Fee:
This will be added in during the registration process.
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