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The Benefits of Attending a College or University Retreat at Karmê Chöling – HIGHLIGHT
by Chaplain Alley Smith We can slow down and appreciate ourselves. We can cultivate wisdom, loving-kindness, bravery and compassion. We can discern where to go next…what to do…and relax into “not knowing.” Meditation…can help us discover a way of being that is authentic, relaxed and gentle. —Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche Brown University ... continuePosted January 12, 2024 by Jillian_Johnson
Karmê Chöling Seen and Heard – HIGHLIGHT
A new video puts the spotlight on Karmê Chöling Meditation Retreat Center If you have ever been to Karmê Chöling, this video will bring back all your memories. If you’ve never been there, it can give you a sense of what it’s like, and encourage you to visit. ... continuePosted November 18, 2016 by CGH
Changing the Metrics
Ellen Kahler and her wife Susanna On the Scene in Montpelier, Vermont by Sarah Lipton Ellen Kahler, executive director of the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, is the winner of the inaugural Con Hogan Award for Creative, Entrepreneurial, Community Leadership. You’ve met her before. Ellen Kahler was responsible for hosting Sakyong ... continuePosted October 26, 2015 by Sarah
Sugaring at Karmê Chöling – HIGHLIGHT
Last year, the Karmê Chöling staff, under the guidance of Jason Winchester, ‘sugared’ the land at Karmê Chöling for the first time in many years, eventually producing over 12 gallons of maple syrup. This year, they are at it again. This column recollects last year’s experience, from the eyes ... continuePosted April 27, 2015 by Dan
Bringing Kitchen Wisdom to Work – HIGHLIGHT
Ellen Kahler talking to Governor Peter Shumlin (whom the Sakyong met in June) and Secretary of Agriculture, Food & Markets Chuck Ross – photo taken at the Annual Vermont Farm to Plate Network Gathering in October, 2014COLUMN: Kitchen Wisdom Interview with Ellen Kahler of Montpelier, Vermont by ... continuePosted January 23, 2015 by
Sakyong Bestows Inaugural Friend of Shambhala Award – HIGHLIGHT
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche and Governor Shumlin of Vermont,Governor Shumlin of Vermont receives the inaugural ‘Friend of Shambhala Award’ from Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche On Tuesday June 3rd, in the Governor’s Ceremonial Office at the Vermont Statehouse, Shambhala Buddhist leader and best-selling author Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, presented the first ... continuePosted June 5, 2014 by Sarah
Re-Inventing the Future – HIGHLIGHT
reported by Cara Thornley, St. Johnsbury, VT On Friday, January 24th the St. Johnsbury, Vermont Shambhala Center hosted an energetic and innovative program entitled “Re-inventing Local Prosperity.” The event was organized and moderated by Madge Rossinoff who is Head of Societal Health and Wellbeing for the St. ... continuePosted January 31, 2014 by
Buddhists Converse in Montpelier, VT – HIGHLIGHT
article by Gayle Hanson reprinted with permission from the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus photos by Anne-Marie Keppel It’s a given that everybody wants to be happy, but at the end of a long Vermont February it’s sometimes hard to find the silver lining in the endless clouds. That said, several ... continuePosted March 17, 2013 by