Mahamudra Stepping Stones

About this program

Transforming Confusion into Wisdom Unlike other spiritual traditions which reject confusion and mental afflictions trying to find wisdom elsewhere, Mahamudra uses these negative mental states as a pathway to liberation. Mahamudra uniquely points out that the fundamental nature of these negative mental states, is the same as all other experiences. (Including the positive experiences we desire and seek) Tantra Mahamudra From the beginning of his teachings in the West, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche taught Mahamudra, mostly through sadhana practice — in what is called Tantra Mahamudra. Essence Mahamudra In 1991 at RMDC (now Drala Mountain Center) Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche began teaching mahamudra. He continued these teachings at Karmê Chöling in 1993. His method differed in that he taught Mahamudra through shamatha and vipashyana practice in what is called Essence Mahamudra. His style was experientially accessible to the participants, who were a large group of Trungpa Rinpoche´s students. Making Mahamudra into an ongoing practice In this five-day retreat, Scott and Andy will bring Khenpo Rinpoche's teachings back to Karmê Chöling and offer participants practical ways of making these teachings into an ongoing practice. Prerequisites: All Tantrikas and Sadhakas who have received Pointing Out Instruction are welcome to participate in this program. Getting Here Visit our Directions and Transportation page to see different options for traveling to Karmê Chöling including pick-up service from Hanover, Lebanon, White River Junction and Burlington to our front door.