Winter Youth Retreat

For ages 18 - 25

Tuition Discount SPECIAL: 50% OFF Tuition now thru December 26th. Register now!

In a busy, high-pressure, hi-tech world, the teachings on awareness and warriorship offer youth an opportunity to slow down, learn about oneself, and open one's heart to others. At the heart of the Shambhala teachings is the understanding that every person is fundamentally good and we have the potential to manifest as Enlightened Society.

In this weekend we will explore what it looks like to lead our lives from this basic principle. Together we will create a culture that will encourage our innate qualities of kindness, wisdom, and strength.

This retreat will include talks, discussions, art and physical activities synchronizing body and mind.

Parents have an opportunity to participate in the year end nyinthün Letting Go and Letting Come held concurrently Dec. 26 - Jan. 1.

Meals & Accommodations Included

This special price DOES include all meals and accommodations on the shrine room floor. (The section under pricing says otherwise, but it doesn't apply in this case) There are no required materials for this program. You may upgrade your accommodation from the shrine room floor for an additional price by contacting us at: info@karmecholing.org

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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: $300.00
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: $150.00
This is the price of the program, it does not include housing options or material fees.

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

Noah Haspray

From a young age, Noah Haspray grew up attending Shambhala Centers from New York to Nova Scotia. He became a student of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche in 1993. In 1998 he completed a month-long dathün, and in 1999 he completed a 3-month intensive Sutrayana/Vajrayana seminary. Mr. Haspray has been trained as a meditation instructor and staffed Sutrayana Seminary at Karmê Chöling in 2005. A longtime Family Camper, he has served as an Explorers co-teacher, working with teens, in 2010 and 2014. He served as a Rites of Passage teacher from 2002-2004 & 2013. Currently living in Brooklyn with his 12 year old son, Noah is a mentor and career coach to students in the five boroughs of New York City.

Myles Darby

Myles Darby was raised by his two loving parents who were longtime students of Chögyam Trungpa and he attended Karmê Chöling’s Family for 25 years from the age of 5. He taught at Family Camp in the Garuda and Dragon programs, as well as the Rites of Passage program in a variety roles for over ten years. He has taught BodhiSchool at the NYC Shambhala center, and other youth programs at Karmê Chöling and Sky Lake. He currently resides in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and has worked at a peer-run mental health crisis respite for over 3 years.