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ORGANIZATIONS

Karmê Chöling

369 Patneaude Ln, Barnet, VT 05821

303-667-9060 | nrailla@karmecholing.org | karmecholing.org

FOUNDING YEAR VOLUNTEER STRENGTH
1970 25

FOUNDING MEMBERS We are a part of Shambhala International which
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche has over 200 meditation centers internationally.

MAJOR PROJECTS
VISION
Karmê Chöling is a residential meditation retreat Continue to offer meditation programs. We are
center on 700 acres that has six meditation halls, also preserving Dharmic teachings.
a range of living quarters for full-time residential
IMPORTANCE OF DHARMIC NETWORK FOR
staff and program participants, along with eight
HUMANITY
rustic cabins. The first land center established by It allows us to fulfill our vows that we’ve taken to
Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Karmê Chöling has benefit all beings.
served the international Shambhala community
for over 45 years. The center offers programs for COVID-19 RESPONSE HIGHLIGHTS
both new and experienced practitioners, with a We are continuing to house staff and volunteers
community life rooted in meditation practice as a providing them a refuge during these
foundation for fostering an enlightened society. unprecedented times. We have also made masks
and have collaborated with local non-profits to
GUIDING PRINCIPLES foster animals as well as donate food to the local
Meditation, culture, inclusivity, community community.

HIGHLIGHTS INSPIRING STORY
Supported Buddhism take root in the West Right before the pandemic, we had a program
and continue to bring people quality meditation with a large group of college students that were
instruction. so grateful to have a retreat and a safe place to
process these groundless times.
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