Living at Karmê Chöling

You don’t want to leave your work, studies or retirement life style

While most other residency programs don’t allow you to keep working, at Karme Choling you can telecommute to your regular job while living in a dharmic community.

You’re looking for structure and inspiration

Life is full of distractions and it can be difficult to settle into your meditation practice. It’s challenging to separate yourself out from your usual responsibilities. Without a community of people who understand what you are trying to do, it can feel lonely and isolating too. You’re looking for structure and inspiration within a community.

Your Life is in transition and you need to reflect

You’re in one of the transition points of life; the place where one phase ends and you are facing a new beginning. This can bring about a complete shift in perspective. You need a place to let your thoughts settle as you figure out your path forward. .

You’re tired of feeling trapped by your habitual patterns. You’re ready to progress on your path of meditation and mindfulness

You want to change how you view life, but you need a safe place to unpack, observe, and release old, harmful mental patterns that have been bottlenecking your personal growth. Realizing that conventional methods aren’t going to bring you happiness, you’re ready to give yourself the time and space to explore different options.

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Every flower needs the right conditions to grow

Karmê Chöling provides the ideal environment needed for personal growth and discovery

• Quiet and serene setting on 700 rural acres in Vermont
• A household that structures it’s day around meditation
• A community of people who support meditation and mindfulness
• Mentorship by experienced meditation practitioners
• Cohorts who accept & support you on your spiritual path
• A place to discover who you are

“Karme Choling was life transforming”

“My residency at Karme Choling was life transforming. After leaving a career in the military, I needed a place to unwind, unpack, find spiritual guidance, and experience Bodhichitta. In the process, I obtained life long friendships, a wonderful meditation instructor, opportunites to go on solo cabin retreats, and attend many in-house retreats. It’s made a huge difference in the overall quality of my life to be a member of Karme Choling and feel the Great Eastern Sun wherever I go — even on zoom. Whatever small merit gained from staying at KCL, dedicated it to others, do good, be inspired, be kind, and take the good medicine of dharma.”

“You never know who you’ll meet,”

“And what you’ll learn from the beautiful people and the blessed land of this community. The energies are supportive as you transform on the path. From the natural elemental wonders of the river flowing, the morning mist rising, the trees and meadow waving, the garuda moss surrounding, the crystal rock of dragon and lotus formations, the trails and sky are bountiful reflections, the offerings are endless and it is up to us to meet halfway. Nourished with food grown from the care of the earth and community hands is uplifting. This is a community of practitioners authentically living with laughter and tears as we encounter daily life and learn how to work with our mind and heart. No end of celebration and practice opportunities here. Show up, see how you meet what’s needed.”

“Residency is a true exploration”

“Residency is a true exploration in what it means to live in a meditative community. It humanizes others’ lives and allows people to take a look at what is beneath the speed of daily life. This happens because of the collective touchstone that is group meditation practice. Practicing together in an ongoing way over time can bring the meaning in life to the forefront of one’s experience; there isn’t another opportunity like this out there.”

 

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