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Date and Location Quick Description

January 30– February 7, 2010
Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland:
Two weekend retreats on the art and science of meditation, emphasizing the yogas of loving-kindness and energy balancing. City classes on loving-kindness, compassion and the intrinsic freedom of the mind.

February 12- March 9, 2010
Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown:
Teachings on Tantra and the Chenresig sadhana. Also refuge, precepts, Bodhisttva commitments. Empowerments to be announced.

March 20 to May 1, 2010
Wangapeka Educational Trust, South Island, New Zealand

Neuroplasticty and the Illusory Nature of all Phenomena
A 6 week retreat program: A 14 day retreat open to all, the art and science of meditation, followed by a deepening retreat invesigating the nature of dreams, illusion, perception and essence of mind - The Yoga of Mahamaya.

June 26 to 27, 2010
University of British Columbia, Vancouver

A Mini-retreat and workshop on the Art and Science of Meditation

July 2010
Crystal Mountain Retreat Centre, Galiano Island, BC

Annual Three-week Retreat and Public Classes

September 18, 2010 - January 15, 2011
North Galiano Island

Four Month Abhidhamma/Insight Retreat

Date and Location Full Description
September 18, 2010-January 15, 2011

Sakyamuni

Crystal Mountain Retreat and Study Centre

Galiano Island, BC, Canada

ANNOUNCING A: "Four Month Abhidhamma/Insight Retreat"

In response to our requests for another long retreat and a deep study of Abhidhamma, Lama Mark has proposed a four month retreat on Galiano Island, September 18, 2010-January 15, 2011. Sponsored by Crystal Mountain Society.

The Abhidhamma(Pali for "Higher Laws" or "Higher Phenomena") is one of the three-baskets (collections) of the Buddha's teachings. In the Theravadin tradition it is considered to be the pinnacle of the Buddha's teachings. It is a deep study via meditative analysis of mind and form, states, meditative concentration, realms of being, mental processes, cognition and stages of liberation; all from the perspective of the Buddha's meditative insight. Abhidhamma studies combined with meditation are essential for better understanding the whole of Buddhist Teachings, especially the progressive unfoldment through meditative concentration and insight knowledge.

The Course/Retreat Plan is to have approximately three-months of Abhidhamma teachings, study and short meditation retreats, followed by 3-4 weeks of deep retreat on these profound teachings of Insight. Lama Mark stated that he will give the entire transmission of the text, the Abhidhammathasangaha, with some teachings from the Abhidhammakosa interspersed with modern cognitive, neuroscience, life sciences, ecology, physics/chemistry and space science perspectives. Be prepared to translate, study, investigate together, do lab explorations and meditate! The emphasis of this program will be on combining intellectual rigour with insight meditation in the tradition of Abhidhamma as Lama Mark received it from the Venerable Namgyal Rinpoche.

This retreat will go ahead in 2010: We are actively searching for houses to rent nearby Lama Mark's residence and the Crystal Mountain Retreat on Galiano Island. Retreat Costs: We are currently working on a budget. Details will be shared regularly with those who are registered/interested. If you seriously wish to attend this retreat or have any questions please contact Sunil Nathvani

2010: March 20 to May 3rd.

Mahamaya

Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre, (near Nelson) in New Zealand.

Neuroplasticty and the Illusory Nature of all Phenomena

A retreat with 1, 3, or 6 week options (or longer as an individually guided retreat).

1) "Neuroplasticty and Meditation: breathing through the clouds obscuring
Innate Awareness.

Topics: Mental-body maps and the science of meditation.
Energy Yoga through movement-awareness; settling the body-mind.
Crafting a retreat: the art of enquiry and interest.
Dates: Sunday 21st to Saturday March 27th
2) Mahamaya Empowerment and practice, combined with teachings on the illusory nature of all phenomena
Topics: The practice and instructions of the Mahamaya Yoga;
Energy Yoga instructions and group practice through movement-awareness sessions, guided meditations;
Teachings on the illusory nature of all phenomena, neural maps and cognition, emptiness and compassion;
Exploring the nature of experience through penetrative insight;
The bliss-awareness of simply being;
Personal retreat guidance.
Dates: March 28th to April 23rd
3) Deepening the retreat
Topics: Personal retreat guidance;
Retreat concludes with an Empowerment (to be announced), teachings and end of retreat feast offering.
Dates: April 24th to May 3rd
Click here to link to the Wangapeka Website

2010: February 12- March 9

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Queenstown, New Zealand

www.dharmahouse.org.nz

The Queenstown Sessions: a veritable feast!

The Weekend Sessions, "Understanding Buddha Dharma" comprise a complete courseon Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana (Mahmudra/Dozchen). The progressive path of Buddhism involves moving from one 'yana' (vehicle) to the next. This is a detailed explanation of the scope of Buddha Dharma. It is rare indeed to find such an encompassing teaching.  It is important to try and follow the course all the way through, session by session. The Lama will explain this in more detail in the course of the Friday night (12 February) session. 

The Weekday Sessions, comprise a "Detailed Examination of the Chenrezig Sadhana"This too, is a complete course.  While of great interest to anyone wishing to understand Vajrayana practice it is especially meaningful for those who have been working with the Chenrezig practice through the Centre. This is an opportunity to get to grips with what exactly yidam practice is and why it is so powerful.  It is important to try and follow the course all the way through, session by session.  This will be a revelation. The Lama will explain this in more detail in the course of the Friday night (12 February) session.

 12 February (Friday)- 7.30pm – What is Dharma? And an overview of the teachings thru to the 9th of March.   

Weekday Sessions: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th Feb, 2nd, 3rd March.

Weekend Sessions: Saturdays and Sundays, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th Feb, 6th, 7th March.

4th March (Thursday): Group Chenrezig meditation with Lama Mark.

9th March: Dinner together. (Venue to be advised).

For a pdf with full details of the programme, please click here.

For enquiries please contact Alan Macalister.

2010: January- February

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Auckland, New Zealand

Meditation, the Experience of Freedom, and the Neuroplasticity of the Brain.

Two evening talks, and two weekend retreats with Lama Mark Webber, January / February 2010, Wellpark North Shore Campus, Auckland.

Weekend Retreat:Being Present in Community
January 30-31 (Saturday 9am- 9pm, Sunday 9am- 5pm)

Evening talk: Compassion
Tuesday, February 2, 7.30pm

Evening talk:Meditation and the Art of Learning
Thursday, February 4, 7.30pm

Weekend Retreat: Meditation, the Experience of Freedom and the Neuroplasticity of the Brain
Feb 6-7 (Saturday 9am-9pm, Sunday 9am-5pm)

Please see the poster.

VENUE, REGISTRATION AND ENQUIRIES:  
Wellpark North Shore Campus Retreat Centre, (09) 415 9468, 14 Mills Lane, Albany,  
North Shore, Auckland, wnsmanager@wellpark.co.nz

January 7-18th

Sakyamuni

Wuppertal, Germany

The art and science of meditation

Emphasizing the yogas of loving-kindness, compassion, energy balancing and the natural wakefulness of the mind. The Empowerment of Sakyamuni will be given during a retreat at the Halscheid Retreat Centre.

2009: November 13 -December 12

Chenresig

Bodega Ridge, Galiano Island, BC.

Announcing a month long deep retreat with Lama Mark Webber....

When: November 13 -December 12, 2009

Where: Galiano Island, BC, Canada, at Bodega Resort.

Meditations on Bodhicitta and Compassion

Lama Mark will be giving a month of teachings focused on awakening Bodhicitta (mind of awakening) and unfolding compassion. Waking up these two “pillars” of Dharma is fundamental for all of us who are growing, searching and unfolding as human beings. The great Yogi Shabkar once said, “although one's realization of Mind may be great, without compassion the Dharma is rotten.” As well, Lama Mark will teach on Yidam Yoga (Deity Yoga), clearing away misunderstandings, and highlighting how profound a path it is for strengthening Bodhicitta and compassion, and transforming unproductive life patterns. The Empowerments of Four Armed Chenresig and Fierce Guru with Phurba will be bestowed in the retreat. Emphasis will be on individual guidance, group practice sessions and movement-awareness explorations.

We need commitment for this retreat to happen. Initial deposits are due by June 30th. Click here for financial details. If you are committed to this retreat and unable to meet the deadlines or require further information please call Jane ASAP at 604-266-6866 or 604-837-4744 or email Jane Mortifee. Here is the application form and Crystal Mountain membership form.

We are looking for a Retreat Manager. The course fees for this individual will be waived (excluding food and Dana). It is preferable that this person have their own vehicle or access to one, the cost of gas will be covered.
2009: October 16- 31

Namgyal

The Dharma Centre of Canada, Ontario, Canada

The Merging of Space, Compassion, Intelligence and Wakefulness. The Guru Yogas of Manjusri and Namgyal.

Further details to follow. Registration is by contact with the Dharma Centre of Canada.AdminOffice@dharmacentre.org www.dharmacentre.org

2009: October 8 and 13 at 7PM

Red Chenrezeig

Toronto, Ontario

Dharma, Meditation and Psychotherapy

... clarifications, links and differences

Especially emphasizing links to recent understandings in Neuroplasticity

Two intimate studio lectures with renowned contemporary Dharma Teacher Lama Mark Webber

Thursday October 8th & Tuesday October 13th at 7PM

512 Lansdowne Ave, Unit 9, Toronto, Ontario

By Donation

Click here to download the poster

For More Information: please email Lisa or phone (416) 534 6830

2009: October 1 - 4

Red Chenrezeig

Ottawa, Ontario

Unifying Yidam Yoga with Pristine Awareness

These teachings are about how to practice Deity (Yidam) Yoga. The most important aspect will be imparting a clear view of what it is that one is meditating on! He will emphasize such crucial topics as Bodhicitta, emptiness, and compassion, especially from the perspective of Dzogchen-Mahamudra. Lama Mark will clear away misunderstandings, and highlight how profound a path this is for strengthening Bodhicitta and compassion, as well transmuting unproductive life patterns. Understanding some key principles of this important yoga is essential to both deriving profound benefits for all, and enjoying these practices. Empowerment to be announced.

"For those engaged in the Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism, Deity (Yidam) Yoga practice is essential. These meditations bring about mental and physiological strength, ripen talents and richness, clear away difficult obstacles and help bring about profound compassion and wisdom. There will be discourse, practice and commentary to help practitioners gain a vast view of the importance and joy of Yidam meditation and mantra yoga and how to deeply integrate it with the mind's inner potential. So many unnecessary misunderstandings and frustrations are present around these Yogas, especially the practice and view of mantra yoga, visualization, different modes of practice and the essential dissolution stage. The structure, purpose and inner nature of these meditations will be clarified. In addition, the training and explorations that must be accomplished, the signs of discovery, and how insight meditations such as Mahamudra and Dzogchen are seamlessly integrated into these Yogas will be shown. Without integrating these yogas with the View of Emptiness, one may as well plant seeds in barren ground or watch images in a mirror without ever investigating the nature of the mirror." Lama Mark

For More Information: please email Trudy or phone 613 226 6371

2009: July 10-Aug 2

Red Chenrezeig

Crystal Mountain Study & Retreat Centre, Galiano Island, BC.

The Bliss of Manifestation and Open Mind

~ a retreat on the seamless integration of ancient meditations, creativity and natural inquiry ~

Natural surroundings offer a very direct path to experiencing the natural openness of mind and the bliss of experience. This retreat will focus on observations and participation with nature; inner and outer. Come and explore with Lama Mark as he weaves together ancient meditations with direct contemplations of perception, sensing, mind, creativity and natural forms to unfold mindfulness, calm, clarity and the natural state of complete relaxation. Lama Mark will lead practitioners to wider and deeper views of interconnectivity, uniqueness, wonder and unity that are natural expressions of being. At the beginning of the third week of the retreat, he will bestow the empowerment of Red Chenresig (Gyalwa Gyatso).

“Ever wonder why we really meditate? Essentially, penetrating beyond the calm mind lies the wondrous natural universe, as it is. This transcendent state is non-other than what is naturally present - suchness - and that is extraordinary! As the universe is fundamentally open, immediate, spontaneous, infinitely creative and alive; so too are you! How could it be otherwise? This natural state needs no gold leaf or fancy lights to make it any better than it is. Yet, to experience this directness and openness, which is always present in each one of us, requires a combination of deep relaxation, love and crisp awareness that is not normally apparent due to a very busy, story making consciousness. When the story making ceases, the mind relaxes and through investigation it discovers an amazing universe, inner and outer. And one’s being undergoes profound physiological and psychological changes. Eventually the interest to question, to discover and to be generous and compassionate is effortless and utterly spontaneous. Only one’s fear and anxiety of being in total love and wonder stands in the way. This natural mind of openness, is non-other than meditation!” Lama Mark

Details: One may attend the first week, the first and second weeks or the full three-weeks. Every attempt is made to locate a volunteer cook for each course. Please let us know if you would like to apply. Course fees will be reduced. TO REGISTER: please email crystalmountainsociety or see www.crystalmountain.org

2009:July 3-5

St. Francis

Crystal Mountain Study & Retreat Centre, Galiano Island, BC.

WEEKEND RETREAT WITH LAMA MARK WEBBER

OPEN PUBLIC TALK ON FRIDAY EVENING JULY 3, at 7 P.M.

RETREAT - SATURDAY JULY 4 and SUNDAY JULY 5

Meditation-Naturally: How is Continuity of Meditative Concentration Sustained ?

With the support of Lama Mark, this weekend retreat is a time for discovery and learning the essentials of meditation. Meditation is the profound lucidity of the natural unobstructed mind. It needs no dogma, continuity of awareness is ever present and its nature is free of emotional turmoil. How to unfold this elegant and wonderful simplicity? That requires a road map, an over-view and training or mental culture, mixed with lots of experimentation. In this retreat Lama Mark will emphasize two foundations: kindness and mindfulness of breath. Through talks, short duration meditations and gentle and slow movements we learn to sustain meditative awareness throughout the day. The retreat is for those at all stages of meditative skill. Questions during the retreat are welcome.

Camping by option ~ Food by collective effort.Bring warm clothes, blanket and or yoga mats and sitting cushion if you have them - a few are available.

Friday Public Talk by Donation

Retreat Course Fee of $40 /members or $60 - covers the Teachers expenses and basic sundries

Dana for the Teacher - In keeping with traditional practice, the Teacher does not charge a fee. It is left up to the participants to assess their own circumstances and to give accordingly, as generously as possible. Fees charged by Crystal Mountain cover expenses to provide the Teaching and are not payment for the Teaching itself.

Please contact Libby at 250 539 3783 or bilbot51@hotmail.com to register or for information Libby or Janice at 250 539 3389 Please call to join the car pool

2009: Saturday and Sunday, June 27 & 28, 9am - 5pm

Homunculus

UBC, Vancouver, Canada

Meditation, Therapy and Mindfulness: engaging neuroplasticity by direct experience

The human nervous system is capable of an enormous range of plasticity. In this second workshop, Lama Mark Webber will further explore the interconnections between meditation, mindfulness and therapy: the emphasis will be on meditative experiments and theory showing the importance of allowing openness in the sensory motor system--especially the eyes, mouth and hands. Please click here for a full description.

For more information please contact: Saskia Soeterik on 604 926 7398 or email Saskia Soeterik or Debbi Hartwell by phoning 604 529 1877.

2009: May 15th-23rd

Great White Umbrella Mother

Auckland, NZ

Why Meditate? The essence practice of unifying awareness and compassion.

May 15: An Introductory Talk on: The Essence of Meditation and Practice. May 16 and 17: A Weekend Retreat: Breathe Again! May 20: Dharma Class: Tantra: What is it? May 22: Dharma Class: Dream Yoga. May 23: Empowerment and Teachings on The White Umbrella Mother

Please click here for a full description of the programme.

For further information please contact Duncan Gray

2009: May 7th-13th

Radiolarian

Wellington, NZ

The Essence of Meditation: The practice of awareness and compassion

-Thurs 7th May and Fri 8th May - (7.15 pm) teachings and meditations -Sat 9th May and Sun 10th May (9 am - 8.30 pm) - 2 days urban retreat -Tuesday 12th May - (7.15 pm) - Vajrasattva Wongkur and pith teachings -Wednesday Morning May 13th (9:30 am - 10:30 am) - Vajrasattva meditation instructions -Wednesday Evening May 13th - (7.15 pm), Question & Answer Session with Lama Mark

For a full description of the programme, please click here.

For further information please contact Sunil Nathvani by email or by telephoning 04 470 7545.

2009: Tuesday, May 5th, 9:30am

Great White Umbrella Mother

Queenstown, NZ

Empowerment and Teaching on The White Umbrella Mother (or "The Great Subduing Mother" - Dog-pa-Chen-Mo)

Empowerment and teachings of the White Umbrella Mother. Open to all. Followed by a feast offering and a pot luck lunch.

For further information please contact Alan

2009: April 11 - May 2

Sky Blue Circle

Makarora, South Island, New Zealand

A Retreat on Mindfulness of Breath and Hua-Yen

This retreat lead by Lama Mark Webber will start with step by step teachings and individual guidance on the Buddha's classic method of Mindfulness of Breath (Anapanasati). Both the Tranquility and Insight aspects of this remarkable meditation will be presented and explained.

After approximately 10 days, Lama Mark will give teachings and meditations from the Hua-yen school of Buddhism. These are profound and vast meditations on relativity, interdependence and impermanence, the Four Realms of reality, the Ten Mysterious Gates and so forth--inconceivably deep, challenging and stretching.

The Empowerment of the Demchog Five Tantras will also be bestowed, by request.

The two texts for this retreat are: The Anapanasati Sutta (Mindfulness of Breathing) - copies available online, however an excellent translation may be found on p. 941, The Middle Length Discourses of the Buddha, a new translation of the Majjhima Nikaya, translated by Bikkhu Nanamoli and Bhikkhu Bodhi, Wisdom Publications, Boston, 1995. And, Entry into the Inconceivable, An Introduction to Hua-yen Buddhism, translations and introduction by Thomas Cleary, University of Hawaii Press, 1983.

2009: Sunday, 9:30am, April 5th

Hevajra

Queenstown, NZ

Empowerment and Teachings of Hevajra

Lama Mark will bestow the authorization Empowerment of Hevajra and afterwards give pith instructions on this deep and ancient meditative transmission. Requires previous practice and permission). Further teachings to be announced.

For further information please contact Alan

2009: Saturday 7:30pm and Sunday 10:00am, March 21st and March 22nd

Dorje Phagmo

Queenstown, NZ

Empowerment and Teachings of Vajra Yogini

Vajra Yogini Empowerment and teachings. A Saturday evening Empowerment followed by a Sunday morning of teachings on this profound transmission and yoga.

For further information please contact Alan

2009: Saturday March 14th & Sunday March 15th. Queenstown, NZ

Introduction to Meditation - A two day mini retreat.

Classes & a non-residential retreat: Saturday 9am to 9pm, Sunday 9am to 5pm.

A unique, calm and supportive approach to being in a meditation retreat. During this retreat there will be an emphasis on getting to know the nature and interrelationships of breath; mindfulness-awareness, lucidity, kindness, and energy cycles in your mind-body. Lama Mark will show how direct and straightforward is meditation and that the kind and aware mind is always there; although just a 'bit' hidden away for a time!

For further information please contact Alan

2009: Saturday March 7th and Sunday March 8th

Queenstown, NZ

Movie Yoga & Insight Meditation: Going to the Movies to Realize Emptiness and Illusion

Movies unified with awareness provide a swift method to understand and glimpse the nature of illusion, mental creation and Emptiness; a practice of Penetrative Insight meditation. Lama Mark will give an introduction and orientation into this unusual Yoga, and then we will go to the cinema to practice and make discoveries. Two very different movies (at a cinema) and four classes introducing the nature of Emptiness and Insight!

Times to be announced; dependant on movies showing and times playing- 2 movies & 4 classes.

For further information please contact Alan

2009: February 28, March 1,3,4,5. Queenstown, NZ

Classical Buddhist teachings on Healing, Death, Dying and Rebirth

Lama Mark will start with two classes on the basis and development of Buddhist Tantra, the nature of Empowerment and its unique methods of meditative practice. After the Empowerment of Medicine Buddha Lama Mark will teach two classes on mental and physical healing followed by two classes on classical Tantric instructions on dying, death and rebirth.

Classes/non-residential retreat: 7 classes total Dates: 9:30am & 7:30pm: Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 and March 1st & 7:30pm March 3, 4, 5.

For further information please contact Alan

2009: Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th February, 7:30pm Queenstown, NZ

What is Meditation? What is not Meditation? Why Meditate? How to Meditate? Where to Meditate?

Classes/meditations

Lama Mark will give teachings to point out the "View", "Meditation" and "Conduct", the natural meditative state, relaxing the mind and getting to the essential question. What is meditation and what is not meditation? Find out how not to go astray in meditation and Dharma practice, how to go right to the "heart of the matter." Why practicing mindfulness alone does not liberate, and what other mental and physical factors are required for experiencing and developing confidence in this naturally compassionate and awake mode.

For further information please contact Alan

2009: January 23- February 1st Wuppertal, Germany

Wuppertal, Germany - Teachings by Lama Mark Webber

Weekend 1- (Forest Retreat Centre- Waldpädagogisches Zentrum Burgholz) Jan. 23-25th - Open to all 1) Teachings on Tantra: What it means, why it developed and how it developed. How Tantra works and why it is so important to Western practitioners of Dharma; Tantra and Compassion; the meaning and importance of transmission and Wongkur (Empowerment); Tantra and the removal of life obstacles. 2) An introduction and overview to the Mandala Offering in the Extraordinary Foundation Practices: What is a Mandala?; What is offered and why; the many levels of meaning and understanding of this profound meditation; building strength/merit and power to awaken. 3) A Vajrasattva Wongkur and some pith teachings.

In Wuppertal City- Authorization Wongkur of Yamantaka- An Evening during the week of January 26th (contact Karin Ricono for details) Requirements to attend: 1)Everyone attending is to be of healthy mind and body. Only for those who have completed at least 100,000 mantras of Chenresig, Sakyamuni or Manjusri or other Deity Yoga meditations, combined with visualization practice of the deity yoga. Attendance by approval of Karin Ricono. Pithy teachings on the meditation practice of Yamantaka will also be given.

Weekend 2- (Forest Retreat Centre- Waldpädagogisches Zentrum Burgholz): January 30 to Febuary 1st. Open to all. Teachings and direct instructions on the Natural Mode of Freedom. "The Essential Point in Three Statements" by Khepa Sri Gyalpo (Patrul Rinpoche). Lama Mark will teach from this wonderful and pithy Dzogchen text. And he will give teachings to point out the "View", Meditation" and "Conduct", the natural meditative state, relaxing the mind and getting to the essential question. What is meditation and what is not meditation? Find out how not to go astray in meditation and Dharma practice, how to go right to the "heart of the matter." Why practicing mindfulness alone does not liberate, and what other mental and physical factors are required for experiencing and developing confidence in this naturally compassionate and awake mode.

For further informationplease contact Karin Ricono at 0202/305930 or 0049/17652579518 or Monika Ellies by email or by calling 0049/173392145.

2008: Saturday Jan. 10th and Sunday Jan. 11th Galiano Island, BC

GALIANO ISLAND WEEK-END RETREAT

A unique, calm and supportive approach to being in a meditation retreat. During this retreat there will be an emphasis on getting to know the nature and interrelationships of breath; mindfulness-awareness, lucidity, kindness, and energy cycles in your mind-body. Lama Mark will show how direct and straightforward is meditation and that the kind and aware mind is always there; although just a 'bit' hidden away for a time!

To be held in a lovely setting overlooking Active Pass on Galiano Island. To register or for more information call Libby at 250 539 3783 or Janice at 250 539 3389 or email:crystalmountainsociety

2008: December 21st 1253 Chestnut St, Vancouer, Canada

Sarasvati Wongkur

We are pleased to announce that the empowerment of Sarasvati will be given by Lama Mark Webber in Vancouver. This Wongkur is open for all to attend. It is a profound empowerment for the development of Wisdom, Memory and Eloquence.

Time: 9:15am

Date: Sunday, 21st December Location: 1253 Chestnut Street, Vancouver

Please bring Tibetan musical instruments. Enquiries may be directed to Rafael

2008: November 8-December 7 Bodega Resort, Galiano Island, BC, Canada

Announcing a deep month long retreat with Lama Mark Webber....

This retreat will take place from November 8 -December 7 2008 on Galiano Island, BC, Canada, at Bodega Resort.

Topic: Two weeks of Anapanasati (Meditation on Breath) and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, followed by two weeks of Dzogchen teachings. The empowerment of Fierce Guru With Phurba will also be given.

2008: September 13-14 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Exploring the Interface of Spiritual Practice and Therapy

This retreat-workshop will be given by Lama Mark Webber at UBC-Vancouver School of Theology. It is intended for practicing therapists.

Any other interested people besides therapists or for any further inquires regarding workshop details, please contact Cutting Edge Innovative Workshops: Saskia Soeterikor Debi Hartwell

A description of the workshop can be seen on the poster.

2008: September 3rd and 4th. Toronto, Canada

A Path of Generosity and the Craft of Meditation

In two nights of classes, Lama Mark will set forth a path of Freedom through the practice of generosity and meditation.

"Generosity is a high practice, with profound scope and consequences for all of us. Classically the meditation on generosity was to dissolve fear in oneself and others. Without embracing generosity at many levels, our spiritual unfolding comes and goes and often it sputters and withers, like a candle flame without air. Poverty mind sets in and meditation becomes a rote technique, a lifeless practice. Generosity is at the heart of our human development and everything we do, especially meditation. Wisdom dawns when meditation becomes fused with a continuum of aware generosity. This fusion leads to the eradication of mental poverty through discovering the immense wealth of the naturally awake mind brimming with an ocean of compassion: the Wish-granting Jewel and the Buddha's Wish-fulfilling Tree." Lama Mark

Date:September 3rd and 4th, 7:30pm
Location: Unit 9, 512 Lansdowne Ave, (near Lansdowne and Bloor, right by the subway station),Toronto
Enquiries may be directed to Lisa Cowen

2008: Thursday August 28 through to Sunday August 31 Ottawa, Canada

Generosity and the Craft of Awakening

Liberation and awakening is really a grand craft. And meditation is a craft, not a rote technique. Re-orientate to crafting a Path of Awakening through the joy of building, discovering, unlearning, making mistakes, studying, asking questions-questing-a mandala of projects all with awareness. This is an essential view. We must learn how to patiently chip away, like a good sculptor in stone, at a theme or spiritual project until revelation and deep meaning emerges. This is something to learn and imbibe from the Guru and fellow spiritual friends. These teachings will also touch on: how to practice the art of generosity which is such a swift path to freedom; what is a rich spiritual person? How do we become rich and strong? Teachings on the Wish Granting Gem and the Buddha's Wish Granting Tree; and the vanquishing of the poverty mind.

Lama Mark will also offer on Saturday morning a Zambala Yab-Yum empowerment from the Nyingma Tradition, a Guru Yoga practice.

Schedule:

Aug. 28 Thursday

5:30 pm pot luck supper and hello

7:30 pm class

Aug. 29 Friday

9:00 am -11:00 am Interviews

7:30 pm class

Aug. 30 Saturday

9:30 am Zambala Yab-Yum Wongkur

2:30 pm class on Zambala Yab-Yum, Generosity and Guru Yoga

Aug. 31 Sunday

10:00 am class Zambala Yab-Yum inner yoga and Wisdom

Coffee-tea gathering with an informal talk on the art of coffee making, ecology, diatoms and many beautiful recent pictures of marine plankton.

All classes, interviews, meetings, social occasions around this visit will take place at 36 Vanson Ave. All are welcome.

Any questions, please contact Trudy by email or by calling 613 226 6371

2008: August 16,17, Vancouver

The Wongkur of Karmapaksi

The Wongkur of Karma Paksi will be bestowed on August 16th.
This is a profound Guru Yoga for the cultivation of mental strength, protection of the Dharma, and the realization of Wisdom. The prerequisite for attendance is the completion of 100,000 mantras of Chenresig or another Yidam.

Date: Saturday August 16th, 7:30pm followed by teachings on this practice on Sunday 17th at 9:30am.
Location: 1253 Chestnut Street, Vancouver.

Please bring Tibetan musical instruments! (bells, horns, drums, Damarus...)

For registration/queries please contact Gisele Sabourin by phoning 604-877-1469 or email by clicking here.

2008: August 12, 13 & 14, Vancouver

The Crystal Mountain Society is pleased to host:

Meditation, Awareness and Movement

At 3630 West Broadway, Vancouver, (a few doors west of Banyen Books) 7:00 to 9:00 pm

These three evening classes will cover these topics and more:
  • An introduction to the craft of meditation, awareness and breath
  • How to cultivate a continuum of lucid mindfulness and loving-kindness
  • How slow movement with mindfulness deepens well-being
  • Meditation without all that struggle and frustration-Practice sessions together
  • Learn how to use movement-mindfulness & breath to greatly deepen meditation
  • Learn how to meditate all day
  • Learn how to bring breath-energy-sensation to every part of your body

For registration please contact Gisele Sabourin at: 604-877-1469 or email crystalmountainsociety@yahoo.ca

2008: July 8,15,22

Page Drive

Galiano Island, BC, Canada

Open Public Talks on Galiano Island

"Questions About Living Life Well"

We are pleased to announce: Open Public Talks on Galiano Island with Lama Mark Webber Bring your: "Questions About Living Life Well" July 8th, 15th, 22nd at 7:30pm Please Join us in the Page Drive meeting room.

Any questions may be directed to Elizabeth Latta by email or by calling 250-539-3525.

2008: July 7- 26

Crystal Mountain Retreat and Study Centre

Galiano Island, BC, Canada

The Tantric Meditation on the Unity of Generosity and Wisdom: Golden Zambala Yab-Yum

Dates: July 7-26th (three-weeks), with one, two and three week options.*

"Generosity- both the act of giving and receiving- is a vital root nourishing all meditative and spiritual growth. Without generosity conjoined with penetrative insight, the fruits of one's practice, especially meditative concentration are always weak. Zambala is a principle Tantric meditative deity (Yidam) for unfolding the unity of generosity and wisdom and the skill to help others develop this strength. It is a corrective to mental and material impoverishment, so we have abundant energy to fulfill the Path of Liberation and give this gift to others. Generosity is the rapid antidote to attachment, hoarding, stinginess and clinging. We need to unfold a generous mind filled with concentration, exploration, joy, love and awareness; this is a supreme gift to ourselves and all living beings. The more we overcome resistance to giving and receiving beyond what we thought possible, fear and anxiety evaporate and the non-clinging, free and luminous aspect of the mind naturally manifests. Insight or wisdom is gaining a clear and continuous experience of this naturally inherent aspect of mind. In this retreat, through a combination of Empowerments, teachings, daily meditations, body, breath and energy awareness we will begin to discover and unfold the power of generosity which is within all of us." (Lama Mark)

To Register for this retreat please email: crystalmountainsociety@yahoo.ca

or Phone 250.383.3032

* One may attend the first week; the first and second weeks or the full three-weeks.

2008: May 22-27, New Zealand: Auckland

Loving-kindness and Emptiness

A week's teaching on lovingkindness and Emptiness. The empowerment of Six-armed White Mahakala will also be bestowed.

Please contact Janet Eades for more information or registration.

2008: April 19th - May 10, New Zealand: Makarora

Queenstown Dharma Centre

Buddhist Meditations on Realizing the Naturally Awake State

ANNUAL THREE-WEEK MAKARORA RETREAT

Lama Mark will be bestowing the empowerment of Karma Paksi and giving teachings from texts by the great 8th century teacher and yogi, Padmasambhava. There will be individual meditation guidance and group practice sessions. This retreat will be a great opportunity to learn the essence of meditation, mind yoga and some physical movements to bring about peacefulness and bright awakeness. Throughout the course, Lama Mark will point to and instruct on the essence of true meditation; the natural continuum of mindfulness and lucid awareness inherent in every moment, in every one of us. We come to discover, through sustained concentration merged with loving-kindness, a compassionate, vividly aware mind free of mental obstacles and delusions.

The empowerment of White Six-Armed Mahakala will also be given. This is a practice for the discovery of Pristine Awareness, support for meditative practice through richness and power, the dissolution of material and psychological poverty for all beings, and the alchemical transmutation of the life energies.

Location: Makarora Homestead, New Zealand

Please contact Alan for more information or registration.

2008: 26 March - 15 April, New Zealand: Christchurch & Akaroa Harbour

Fieldwork / Labwork in Christchurch

Continuing research into the autoecology of the diatom Ditylum brightwellii. An in-depth investigation into the behaviour of this marine organism. Specifically addressing its "patchy" distribution and apparent stress in the natural environment. Boat trips will be underataken in Akaroa Harbour to collect biological and nutrient samples. Microscopic studies will be carried out in the laboratories of the University of Canterbury.

Please contact Rafael Hoekstra for more information.

2008: 5 - 9 March, New Zealand: Queenstown

Queenstown Dharma Centre

The Western Mystical Path: teachings from St. John of the Cross

A BOLD ILLUMINATION OF THE MEDITATIVE PATH

Lama Mark Webber will be teaching on the topic of the Western Mystical path, a subject he is currently teaching and exploring during the three-month San Ginesio retreat. Readings and commentary from St. John of the Cross's manual of meditation called the Ascent of Mt. Carmel will form the core of this weekend of teaching and meditation. St. John of the Cross is a famous 16th century mystic and one of Spain's greatest poets. He was also a brilliant systematizer of the entire spiritual path, especially his division of the path into three Dark Nights; of the senses, of faith and of God, corresponding to the lights of evening, midnight and dawn. The equivalences, to be revealed in these classes between St. John of the Cross's teachings and the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions are unmistakable, illuminating and beautiful to behold. Lama Mark will also discuss some differences in cultural attitudes and history between Buddhism and its meditation systems and the path of the Western Mystic; including how we integrate our rich Western tradition of enquiry and scientific method. By exploring the teachings of a great Christian Mystic, meditative practitioners no matter what path they follow may see how universal and essential is the nature of liberation.;

Location: Queenstown Dharma House

Please contact Alan for more information or registration.

2008: 24 - 27 February, New Zealand: Queenstown

Queenstown Dharma Centre

How to Merge Deity (Yidam) Yoga Practice with Wisdom: Teachings from the Nyingma Tradition

"For those engaged in the Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism, Deity (Yidam) Yoga practice is essential. These meditations bring about mental and physiological strength, ripen talents and richness, clear away difficult obstacles and help bring about profound compassion and wisdom. There will be discourse, practice and commentary to help practitioners gain a vast view of the importance and joy of Yidam meditation and mantra yoga and how to deeply integrate it with the mind's inner potential. So many unnecessary misunderstandings and frustrations are present around these Yogas, especially the practice and view of mantra yoga, visualization, different modes of practice and the essential dissolution stage. The structure, purpose and inner nature of these meditations will be clarified. In addition, the training and explorations that must be accomplished, the signs of discovery, and how insight meditations such as Mahamudra and Dzogchen are seamlessly integrated into these Yogas will be shown. Without integrating these yogas with the View of Emptiness, one may as well plant seeds in barren ground or watch images in a mirror without ever investigating the nature of the mirror." -Lama Mark

The empowerments of Green Tara of the Acacia Forest and Sakya Pandita Manjusri will be bestowed.

Location: Queenstown Dharma House

Please contact Alan for more information or registration.

2008: 20-22 February, New Zealand: Queenstown

Queenstown Dharma Centre

The Foundation of Buddhist Meditation: The Practice of Loving-kindness

"At the heart of all Buddhist meditation is the practice of Loving-kindness. Without a good foundation in loving-kindness many obstacles will occur to unfolding the union of wisdom and compassion. There is so much frustration, anger, rage and jealousy in us; these states of mind and body must be quenched, tamed and dissolved into a loving, open heart of clear mind. To love, we feel we must hold on, deeply grasp to ideas, objects, people and places- this is not necessary- and it causes suffering. We discover, the more we empty out all grasping and delusions, the more love for all life pours into us. ..." -Lama Mark

Location: Queenstown Dharma House

Please contact Alan for more information or registration.

2008: February 15-17, New Zealand: Wellington

Deep Sensing and Seeing with the Heart

AN EXPLORATION OF THE HEART SUTRA.

Lama Mark will be teaching from the Heart Sutra during this non-residential retreat. The Heart Sutra is one of the great Buddhist classics pointing directly to the nature of emptiness, the essence of all experience and wisdom mind. It is a pithy and poetic meditation text, compassionate and deeply moving. With mindful attention to the experiences of our eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, perceptions, feelings and mind we begin to experience an open and wondrous freedom. The Tantric empowerment and meditation of Prajnaparamita, who embodies the teaching of the Heart Sutra will be bestowed during this course.

Location: Home of Compassion Community Centre, Island Bay, Wellington, New Zealand

Please contact Ruth Pink for more information or registration.

2008: February 8 - 10, New Zealand: Auckland

Meditations on Overcoming Fears: The Mandala of the Twenty-0ne Taras

"The meditations of the Twenty-one Taras (female embodiments of wisdom and compassion) are a powerful entry gate into liberation from fears and anxieties and the building of great emotional and mental strength. By becoming each figure in the mandala, different types of obstacles are dissolved and strengths and talents open. This is a mandala of compassionate awake activity. Each figure is an aspect of the central green figure of Tara (Tara-"to cross over"). Around her are four different Taras representing the Four Buddha Activities of: peacefulness, unfoldment/increase, power, and fierce cutting through all obstacles. Then there are the remaining sixteen Taras that help remove deep seated fears and anxieties and bring about immense strength. In addition to explaining the rich and ancient tradition of Tara, this is an ideal time to share some modern psychological and physiological views about anxiety and fear, trauma and the remarkable plasticity and openness of our nervous system." -Lama Mark

Location: This residential retreat will be held on a retreat property in the Waitakere hills, West Auckland.

Please contact Janet Eades for more information or registration.

2008: January 25 - 27

The Crystal Group

Hereford, UK

The Western Mystical Path: teachings from St. John of the Cross

A BOLD ILLUMINATION OF THE MEDITATIVE PATH

Lama Mark Webber will be teaching on the topic of the Western Mystical path, a subject he is currently teaching and exploring during the three-month San Ginesio retreat. Readings and commentary from St. John of the Cross's manual of meditation called the Ascent of Mt. Carmel will form the core of this weekend of teaching and meditation. St. John of the Cross is a famous 16th century mystic and one of Spain's greatest poets. He was also a brilliant systematizer of the entire spiritual path, especially his division of the path into three Dark Nights; of the senses, of faith and of God, corresponding to the lights of evening, midnight and dawn. The equivalences, to be revealed in these classes between St. John of the Cross's teachings and the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions are unmistakable, illuminating and beautiful to behold. Lama Mark will also discuss some differences in cultural attitudes and history between Buddhism and its meditation systems and the path of the Western Mystic; including how we integrate our rich Western tradition of enquiry and scientific method. By exploring the teachings of a great Christian Mystic, meditative practitioners no matter what path they follow may see how universal and essential is the nature of liberation.

Location: Maitreya House in Lower Maescoed, Hereford, UK

please contact Simon for more information or registration.

2008: January 18-20, Germany- Wuppertal

Buddhist Meditations on Overcoming Fears and anxieties: The Empowerment and Teachings of Green Tara

"6The meditations of the Twenty-one Taras (female embodiments of wisdom and compassion) are a powerful entry gate into liberation from fears and anxieties and the building of great emotional and mental strength. By becoming each figure in the mandala, different types of obstacles are dissolved and strengths and talents open. This is a mandala of compassionate awake activity. Each figure is an aspect of the central green figure of Tara (Tara-"to cross over"). Around her are four different Taras representing the Four Buddha Activities of: peacefulness, unfoldment/increase, power, and fierce cutting through all obstacles. Then there are the remaining sixteen Taras that help remove deep seated fears and anxieties and bring about immense strength. In addition to explaining the rich and ancient tradition of Tara, this is an ideal time to share some modern psychological and physiological views about anxiety and fear, trauma and the remarkable plasticity and openness of our nervous system." -Lama Mark

Location: Waldpadagogisches Zentrum Burgholz , Wuppertal.

Contact: Karin Ricono telefon 0202/ 305930 or email for more information or registration.

2008: January, Israel

Travels in Israel

Visit friends, the country. Exchanges-sharing on Kabbalah and Buddhist meditations. No classes announced.

2007 - October 5th to January 5th

The Vajra Mind Retreat in Italy

Individually guided meditation programs with weekly interviews. Teachings on the topic of the Western Mystical path. Readings and commentary from St. John of the Cross's manual of meditation called the Ascent of Mt. Carmel forms the core of this retreat's teaching and meditations. Also teachings on the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions of meditation, faults and pit-falls in meditation and teachings clarifying the nature of true meditative realization. Wongkur of Chenresig.

We have found an excellent retreat house in a beautiful, peaceful location in IL CASTELLANO http://www.ilcastellano.info 7 bedroom farmhouse, with 2 additional rooms, 3 bathrooms, teaching area, large kitchen.There is a small wood at the back of the house, which is filled with a wide variety of Mediterranean trees. It is part of the property, and so would be for your exclusive use. There is also an ancient footpath which takes you the 8 km to San Ginesio (click this link and then type San Ginesio, a beautiful walk which leads to an equally beautiful medieval town, with breathtaking views of the Sibillini Mountain range. We have options for this retreat.#1 short term retreat, anytime between October 5th and Jan.5th. The cost is unknown for a short term retreat, but most likely $40 CAN/day for Accommodation, $15/day for food, a donation towards Lama Mark's expenses, your personal travel expenses and Dana for Lama Mark.Please feel free to contact me about a 1 week, 2 week or however long you can come to Italy for a retreat. We have another farmhouse which is separate from the one described above, which will create an environment for short term retreats away from the deep retreat itself.#2 93 days in length from October 5th to January 5th. TOTAL COST: Roughly the total cost per person for the length of the retreat including accommodation, food and expenses for Lama Mark would be approximately $6500 CAN ($70/day)not including your personal flight cost and Dana for Lama Mark * The total cost is based on 7 people and will shift if we have more people in retreat. If there are 9 people in the retreat, which the farmhouse has the capacity for, then all the above costs will change slightly (lower), and they would also change if the exchange rate from Euros to CANadian dollars changes. We need to know who is serious about this retreat so that we can reserve this house, another house for Lama Mark and plan for this retreat.please email for more information or registration.

2007 - August 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th

Twelve Manjushris & Wisdom Mind Teachings and Meditations

Lama Mark will confer the Wongkurs of the Twelve Manjushris: August 7th, 8th and 9th

Followed with teachings and meditations of the Wisdom Mind: August 10th and 11th

Manjushri, as a meditation deity is an embodiment of the Wisdom Mind fully integrated with the compassion to teach and lead beings to Liberation. The Tantric meditations of the Twelve forms of Manjurshri were brought from ancient India to Tibet in the 11th century by the great translator, teacher and yogi, Bari Lotsawa. And the initiations bestowed by Lama Mark will give authorization to practice, develop and reveal profound facets of the intelligence of the Wisdom Mind.These practices are especially good for increasing clarity, logic, brightness, intelligence, speech, explanation of Dharma, all with a gentle heart of compassion. In addition to the empowerments and teachings of Manjushri, Lama Mark will connect these practices to the great meditative traditions of Mahamudra and Dzogchen (penetrative insight).

please email for more information or registration. Click here for a poster of the retreat.

2007 - July 6th to 28th

Crystal Mountain Retreat and Study Centre, Galiano Island, British Columbia

Community Gathering and Summer Retreat on Galiano Island

July 6th, 7th and 8th Community Gathering - everyone welcome

July 8th - 28th The Songs of Liberation

please For information and a registration form:

Please email Denise Truax to Register : dtruax (at) ontera.net

or phone Helen Foster for information at (604) 947 0987

2007 - March, April and May

Queenstown Dharma Centre, New Zealand

Ancient Arts for Modern Minds

Three months of Public teachings, guided meditations, weekend meditation retreats and Wongkurs in Queenstown New Zealand.

please email: qtndharmahouse (at) yahoo.com for more information or registration.

2007 - March, April and May

Queenstown Dharma Centre, New Zealand

Teachings of Guru Padmasambhava:

April 21st to May 13th in Makarora. Meditations and teachings introducing the natural state of awareness. With the empowerments of Guru Rinpoche and Fierce Guru with Phurba.

please contact Sunil for more information or registration.

2007 - February

Tuscon Gem and Mineral Show

we are presently looking into a trip in early February, if you are interested please email me.

2007 - January 19th to 31st

Crystal Mountain Retreat & Study Centre ,Galiano Island, B.C.

A Vipassana and Chenresig Retreat:

Unfolding the Nature of Loving-kindness and Emptiness. A 12 day retreat on Galiano Island.

please contact Johanna for more information or registration

2006/07 - August 11th to January 12th

Dharma Centre of Canada, Kinmount, Ontario

The Lucid Mind Retreat: A Three to Five Month Retreat

The Dharma Centre of Canada is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to do a deep meditation retreat with Lama Mark Webber.

No specific program has been set up; this retreat will be primarily tailored to each participant’s requirements and experience. Though each participant will have an individual program of retreat work, many participants will be encouraged to participate in occasional structured group programs and teaching. Initially, for a number of weeks, Continuum of Awareness (energy balancing and movement) sessions will be held. Meditation interviews will be available throughout the retreat.

Mark has indicated that he will give some wongkurs during the retreat, and at some point, the Crown Initiation of Dorje Phagmo. Additionally, there will be two weeks of instruction and guidance on the classic Vipassana practice on the Elements (dhatus) and he will conclude the five-month retreat with a 3-4 week teaching on the Progressive Stages of Emptiness.

To inquire about this retreat and or any retreats at the Dharma Centre of Canada, please contact the administration.

2006 - August 1st, 2nd and 3rd Vancouver

Public classes in Vancouver

Location to be announced. If you are interested in assisting and organizing these public talks please contact Jamie

2006 - July 30th, Vancouver, B.C.

Crystal Mountain

21 Taras Wongkur/Empowerment

Wongkur will begin at 845am, please arrive on time. Location: Just the other side of False Creek, 2 blocks west of Cambie (3261 Heather Street, between 16th and 17th).

2006 - July 8th to 29th,

Crystal Mountain Retreat & Study Centre ,Galiano Island, B.C.

Summer Retreat on Galiano Island July 8th to 29th

July 8th to 11th Family Retreat: Continuum of Awareness, traditional incense making, meditations and evening teachings. With a focus on community building and Dharma practice in daily life. The family retreat is not a prerequisite for the Diamond Dakini retreat but will be a very supportive way to move into the longer retreat, attendance is recommended by Mark. Silence will not be maintained. Everyone welcome .Course fee $37 per day includes camping, meals and course expense, flexible family rates. Dana: donation to the teacher for the teachings, suggested $20 -30 per day.

July 11th to 29th, The Diamond Dakini/Milarepa Retreat

The process of Tantric purification and meditation.; With wongkurs (Tibetan style initiation);given on Vajra Yogini and Milarepa with teachings from the Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa

Course Fee: $37 per day includes camping, meals and course expenses. Dana: donation;to the teacher for the teachings, suggested $20 - $30 per day.

2006 - June 23rd through till the 26th, Island of Hvar, Croatia

4 day Retreat: Awakening from the Day & Night Dreams.

Click here for the poster and for travel info

Public Class: Imaging Your Reality, paths to awareness in daily life...

please contact Jamie for more information or registration

2006 - June 15th through till the 18th, Wuppertal, Germany

4 day Retreat: Science & the Art of Meditation

please contact Jamie for more info and registration. Click here for the poster
2006 - March, April & May, South Island, New Zealand February 27th to April 2nd: Open public talks and meditation courses in Queenstown, please contact Sunil for registration and information.

Retreat: April 7th to 16th: Karma, Biology and Glimpses of Abhidhamma, Part of The Wangapeka Buddhadharma Study and Meditation program, please contact the administration at the Wangapeka for information and registration.

Retreat: April 22nd to May 13th Meditations on Space, Light and Mind in Makarora, please contact Sunil Nathvani for registration and information.

May 10th and into June: Open public talks and meditation courses in Queenstown, please contact Sunil Nathvani for registration and information.

2006 - February 19th, Port Hope, Ontario

The Hollow Body of Breath

Join us in a class that will explore the breath in a myriad of ways leading us to meditation.

230pm to 530pm at Indigo Spirit Yoga, to register or for information contact jamie

2006 - February 1st to 19th

Dharma Centre of Canada, Kinmount, Ontario

The Tantra of Demchog, Six Yogas of Naropa & Mahamudra Retreat

There will be teachings on the inner fire yoga, some practices of the 6 Yogas of Naropa, all integrated with the Mahamudra.

Demchog Tib. (Cakrasamvara. Skt.) is one of the major meditations of the highest yoga class of Tantra. It focuses on assisting in the realization of the Clear Light mind; the union of bliss and emptiness. The practice of Demchog involves both the control and unfoldment of the prana (breath)-mind with the realization of Mahamudra (penetrative insight). This high yoga is the great marriage of compassionate involvement with all life through the realization of emptiness.

Lama Mark is available to give personal retreat instructions as well. Please contact the administration at the Dharma Centre of Canada for more information.

2006 - January 8th - 26th

Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, B.C.

Dream Yoga & Meditations on Space, Light and Mind.

This Retreat will be held at "Bodega Resort". Accommodation will be in shared cabins with private bedrooms and fully equipped kitchens. The site is very quiet and spacious. The cabins are bright and well appointed. Please visit www.bodegaridge.com to view photos.

Retreatants should bring their own groceries for at least the first week (after that, shopping trips will be arranged).

Course Fees are $360.00/retreat

Accommodation -$325.00/retreat

Dana Suggested -$30.00/ day

For more information and registration contact Janice , Emily, OR Jamie.

2006 - January 4th, 5th & 6th, Vancouver, B.C.

Love, Relationships & Dharma

Open public talks at Burrard View, 660 North Penticton street on the corner of Wall street. For information please contact Tomoyo Ihaya OR Jamie

2005 - November 16th - 28th, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Dream Yoga - The Mind Yogas of Night and Day Dreams

With teachings on the Extraordinary Foundation Practices as taught in the Tantric Buddhist tradition. This retreat is just outside of Winnipeg, at a St. Benedict Nunnery.

Open Public talks at the Dharma Centre of Winnipeg at 7pm, please contact Gerry Kopelow for directions to the centre and for information and registration for the retreats.

2005 - October to December, Rossland, B.C.

Death, Rebirth and Mind

At some point in time we all ask questions about death, rebirth, mind and body. We ask "so what is going to happen to me" ? "And how does it work anyway's" ? From a classic Buddhist perspective integrated with modern views, Lama Mark will elucidate and clarify on these challenging life and meditation subjects.

Class times are: Friday November 4th at 7:30pm

Saturday November 5th at 9:30am and 7:30pm

Sunday November 6th at 9:30am and 7:30pm

Lama Mark is available for personal retreat and meditation instructions in Rossland. For information regarding accommodation please contact Jamie

2005 - September, Sri Lanka

Travel explorations of Sri Lanka

We mostly spent our time in a southwest coast town called Unawatuna, and furthered our explorations from there north into Nuwara Eliya District learning about teas, visiting tea plantations and tasting many many varieties. We visited many holy sites, ate wonderfully cooked local foods, went to the top of Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) thoroughly enjoying our time in Sri Lanka.
2005 - August, Ladakh, India

Mahamudra retreat at Kaspang Gompa & trek through the Zanskar and Ladakh Ranges within the Great Himalayan Range.

2005 - July 1st to 21st, Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, B.C.

The Vital Breath

Summer Retreat at Crystal Mountain retreat & study centre. Please contact Helen Foster
2005 - June 1st to 13th Israel

Retreat and Evening teachings on Generosity and Loving Kindness in the Galilee & Tel Aviv, Israel.

Please contact Tzippy Kalish for information.
2005 - May 26th ,27th and 28th, Cardiff, Wales

Mahamudra and The Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Please contact Simon Michaels
2005 - May 13th to 19th

Queenstown, N. Z.

How to Meditate On and Understand Dreams:

Dream work from the ancient Buddhist Yoga tradition, psychology and science. Lama Mark will teach various meditations by which night dreams and daydreams are liberated and transformed. Please contact Sunil Nathvani
2005 - May 7th to 10th, South Island, N. Z.

Fossil and Mineral Collecting Trip

and further marine plankton studies on the west coast.
2005 - April 30th to May 6th, Punakiki, N. Z.

Dharma teachings, nature explorations & microscopic adventures of the Ocean.

2005 - April 26th to 29th, New Zealand Travel and explorations along the west coast of the south island of New Zealand, if you are interested in traveling and studying with Lama Mark please contact Jamie
2005 - April 11th to 24th New Zealand

The Meditation on Breath and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness

Course and Silent Retreat. Makarora Homestead and Holiday House, N. Z. One and a half hours drive away from Queenstown.
2005 - April 4th to 10th New Zealand

Travel and explorations throughout the south island of New Zealand

If you are interested in traveling and studying with Lama Mark please contact Jamie
2005 - March 26th to April 3rd Queenstown, N. Z.

Meditations through Art

Lama Mark will focus on the major issues facing young women and men growing up in today's world. He will talk about cultural, family and environmental pressures that support anxiety, and the needs for affection, power, withdrawal and submission. Going beyond the thinking mind, through art, physical exercises and other meditations, we will explore these issues and get practical advise on release from negative states. This is not a psychotherapy course but unfolding through study and meditation. (May give a Wongkur or two during this course)

2005 - March 19th to 24th

Queenstown, N. Z.

Evenings: Relationships, Sexuality, Meditation and Liberation. Mornings: 3-4 hour microscopic explorations of Lake Wakitipu. Fun mini-course on freshwater plankton and the diversity of life.
2005 - March 4th to 13th

Wangapeka Study & Retreat Centre, South Island, N. Z.

Wondrous Embodiment

An Exploration of Micro and Macro. During this course Mark will lead us in explorations with microscopes, movement and meditation that will highlight the vast interconnectedness of myriad dimensions of life. Part of The Wangapeka Buddhadharma Study and Meditation program.

2005 - February 21st to February 25th, Vancouver, BC. Mark is studying at the University of British Columbia
2005 - February 20th, Toronto, Ont. The Nature of Freedom and the ego. Open public talks at the Toronto Dharma Centre.
2005 - February 9th - 20th

Dharma Centre of Canada, Kinmount, Ont.

Vajra Yogini Retreat

The Vajra Yogini practice is only open to people who have completed 100,000 mantras of a peaceful Tantric meditation Deity. Individually guided retreats with Mark are also available. Please contact the administration at the Dharma Centre of Canada for more information.

2005 - February 5th and 6th, Vancouver, BC.

The Nature of Freedom and the Ego

Open public talks in Vancouver.
2005 - January 14th to February 5th

Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, BC.

The Vital Breath

This retreat emphasizes the awareness of the unity of breath and energy, leading to more vitality and reveals the natural vividness and openness of mind. This practice of developing breath will support a final week of insight practice in the tradition of Mahamudra.

2004 - September 14th to December 5th, Rossland, British Columbia

The Rossland Retreats

Three months of courses in meditation, movement,art, crafts & science. Contact: Jamie

2004 - August 21 - September 9th,

Dharma Centre of Canada, Kinmount, Ontario

Karma Pakshi Retreat: August 21 - 27

The meditative practice of Karma Pakshi, the second Karmapa is a powerful guru yoga with many profound pith instructions on Mahamudra.

Mahamudra (Vipassana) Retreat: August 28 - September 9th

The fruit of Mahamudra is the realization of the nature of mind, the natural state.

2004 - August 10-19,

Crystal Staff, Ottawa, Ontario

Awareness and Movement Part 2

Awareness and Movement Part 2 is a practical course integrating the qualities of movement and stillness, breath, and awareness. It is a course on elasticity - emptiness and compassion are major themes - learning to stretch mind and body into new dimensions. Teachings from Tantric practices will highlight the talks and exercises.

For further information please contact Trudy Gold

2004 - July 3rd -30th

Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, B.C.

July 3 -16th, 2004 The Mandala of the 12 Manjushris and an introduction to Abhidhamma.

July 18-30th, 2004 Crystal Mountain Retreat & Study Centre. A Mahamudra (Vipassana) retreat.

For further information until April 1st please contact Helen Foster, for after April 1st please contact Denise Truax

2004 - May 28th - June 6th, The Orchard, England

Spring 2004 Retreat

Clarifying the natural state: Mahamudra, the Great Movement Insight retreat with Mark Webber and Mala Sikka, for information contact Mala Sikka

2004 - April 18th - May 13th

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Practice of the Mandala of Twenty-one Taras, Love & Emptiness teachings and Microscopic Explorations. For further information please call Queenstown Dharma House at (03) 441 8008
2004 - March 23rd - April 7th, Seychelles Islands Mark will be joining approximately twenty of Namgyal Rinpoche's students on a natural history sailing cruise of the Seychelles Islands.
2004 - February 20th - March 20th, Mozambique, Africa

Mark will be acting in the capacity as a heritage consultant to a cultural and natural history project of the Inhambane region, Mozambique. The project is funded by the German government and is directed by Chris Stephens, a Canadian archeologist. Mark has also been asked to create a photographic record of microscopic life of the reef environment for a forthcoming nature guide of the region.
2004 - Jan. 31st - Feb. 13th

Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, B.C.

The Practice of the Mandala of Twenty-one Taras Retreat and Teaching with Mark Webber and Mala Sikka for information contact: Jamie
2004 - January 4th - 26th, Rossland, B.C. Twenty-one Taras Retreat for information contact: Jamie
2003 - Tuesday, December 2nd, 7:30pm

Crystal Staff, Ottawa, Ontario

A workshop called Dharma in a Drop of Water - microscopic explorations. Bring along an unusual/unique Cheese, fruit, or a bit of dessert.
2003 - November 21st - 30th, Ottawa, Ontario Awareness and Movement classes and workshop that bring together classic dharma with movement hosted by Crystal Staff
2003 - November 30th, 9:00am - 12:00 and 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Ottawa, Ontario Workshop, Awareness & Movement, themes from the practice of Vajra Yogini at Rockcliffe Community Centre. There is a $10 per person fee to cover the cost of room rental.
2003 - November 29th, Ottawa, Ontario 8:00 am at Samten Choling, Demchog of the Five Devas Empowerment. 2:30 pm

Museum of Nature, Gem visit and talk (Mark Webber is an adept gem cutter and mineral enthusiast) Meet at the front door. Please note there is an entry fee to the Museum.

2003 - November 15th - 17th, 10:00 am - 12:00pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Port Hope, Ontario

Awareness and Movement

Continuation of September's 27-29 course. Everyone is welcome to attend. For further information contact: Susan McDonald at 905 885 3745 or Jorge Periera in Port Hope, Ontario.

2003 - October 14th - 30th, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Rossland, BC Introduction to Loving Kindness Meditation in Rossland BC.
2003 - September 27-29, 10:00 am to noon & 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Port Hope, Ontario Mark is teaching basic principles of meditation, and body movements to release tension and stagnant energy. You can come for one day or all three! For further information contact Jorge in Port Hope, Ont.
2003 - September, Kinmount, Ontario Mark is attending a course that Namgyal Rimpoche is teaching in Kinmount, Ontario.