(802) 633-2384(Online) Dakini Wisdom: Revealing the Feminine in Tibetan Buddhism
with Judith Simmer-Brown
December 12 - 13, 2020
New Dates! Moved from October
The practice of meditation uncovers our fundamental wisdom, the intimate understanding of vastness at the heart of experience known as the feminine principle. In the experience of all genders, this vastness arises as fearless wisdom symbolized by the dakini, the sky-dancing goddess of Tibetan Buddhism. Through an exploration of the dakini, we may access our own vast wisdom beyond gender--and yet discover new meaning in our embodied, passionate lives as human beings. This retreat explores the dakini's wisdom lessons through sitting practice, talks and guided meditations, and breakout discussion groups.
Talk I: The Dakini in Tibetan Buddhism
Talk II: Wisdom of Emptiness
Talk III: Wisdom of Devastation
Talk IV: Wisdom of Passion
Schedule
The online Zoom room opens at 8:45 a.m EASTERN TIME on Saturday, December 12th, for you to sign-in, check your connection, and do any necessary trouble-shooting of technical issues.
The program starts at 9:00am and goes until about 5pm on Saturday, with regular breaks. On Sunday the the program starts at 9am and ends around 4:30pm. Lunch break will be from 12 noon to 1:30pm Eastern Time each day.
Registration Deadline
Because of the nature and logistics of online programming — including ensuring that you have the proper links, materials and schedules — the deadline to register for this program is 48 hours before it begins.
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.
TUITION: $150
This is the actual price of the program.
GENEROSITY PRICE: $200
We offer this generosity price to those who can afford to pay a little more. Your generosity makes it possible for Karmê Chöling to offer it's programs at a reasonable price.
Please Note:
Price does not include accommodations,
which will be added during the registration process.
Payment Policies:
Karmê Chöling has updated its payment policies. The new policies apply to all programs that start after January 1, 2019. Please read the payment policies 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.
Online registration is not currently open.
Teachers
About Judith Simmer-Brown
Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown, recently retired as Distinguished Professor of Contemplative and Religious Studies at Naropa University, where she was a Founding Faculty. She is an Acharya (senior dharma teacher) in Shambhala International, and teaches meditation widely. She is author of Dakini’s Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism (Shambhala) and editor, with Fran Grace, of Meditation and the Classroom: Contemplative Pedagogy for Religious Studies (SUNY).
