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SUMMARY:24th Annual Summer Retreat at Crystal Mountain\, Galiano\, BC
DESCRIPTION:UNCOVERING THE BREATH OF COMPASSION AND SKY-LIKE AWARENESS\n\n\n\n1.    Teachings and transmissions on the essence of Buddhist meditation and the Path of Liberation (week 1)2.    Empowerment and practices of Sarasvati (week 1)3.    The Inner Yoga of Anapanasati – recollection of breath – a three-week silent retreat \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLama Chökyi Gyaltsen (Lama Mark Webber) will be offering online classes during the first week of the Crystal Mountain 2024 Summer Retreat (scroll down for details). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails on In-Person Retreat\n\n\n\nA detailed summary of the schedule is as follows: \n\n\n\nPART 1 \n\n\n\nJuly 3 (7-8:30 pm.):  Orientation to the retreat and retreat conduct. \n\n\n\nJuly 4-9:  Deepening our Understanding and Practice of Bodhicitta\, the Mind of Awakening.  \n\n\n\nTransmission\, Teachings and commentary to be announced and will include empowerment and practices of Sarasvati and Manjusri. \n\n\n\nPART 2 \n\n\n\nJuly 10 to July 29 (19 days):  The Inner Yoga practice of Anapanasati -The Recollection of Breath. \n\n\n\nLama Gyaltsen shares in detail an ancient way of practicing Anapanasati\, taught to him by the Venerable Namgyal Rinpoche. It is a rarely given and deep purification practice of channels\, winds and bindu leading swiftly to absorptions. Excellent for liberation\, vitality\, health\, and easefulness. It lays the basis for the natural settling of mind into the unity of samatha/vipassana. There will be sessions on physical awareness practices to help balance the winds and channels. It is superb for generation stage practices and unfolding the Mahamudra or Dzogchen without support. Commitment must be made for the full 2nd part of the retreat. Starts with group instruction that quickly leads into regular individual guidance. Silent deep retreat. No cell phones or computers. \n\n\n\nJuly 30: Empowerment and/or transmission to be announced \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. \n\n\n\nApplications are now being received to attend either Part 1\, Part 2 or the full retreat.  Please fill out the form by April 15\, 2024. Applications received after that time will be accepted as space permits.  Contact the registrar Barb Shields for more information.   \n\n\n\nFinancial support is available through the Practitioner Support Fund.  Please ask the registrar for details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails for Zoom Teachings – July 4-6\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFour Perspectives on View\, Meditation and Action: Cultivating the Heart of Compassion & Wisdom Lama Chökyi Gyaltsen will give teachings on view\, meditation and action; crucial topics of Dharma. The way we unfold and even cycle back and forth through the paths to full liberation will be described in detail. We will better understand how to discover and approach a path of liberation\, and why and how we unfold\, even meditate\, based on our deepest held mental intentions and concepts of self and experience. Throughout these classes\, Lama Gyaltsen will give out and explain crucial meditations and the life activities that will be of tremendous benefit to ourselves and others by expanding the field of our compassion and wisdom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeaching Schedule (5 classes):Thursday\, July 4: 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM PDT*Friday\, July 5: 9:30 AM and 4:00 PMSaturday\, July 6: 9:30 AM* See your time zone here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese classes will be conducted in a hybrid format\, accommodating both in-person and online participants. The online program is offered exclusively to individually registered participants\, and each registrant will receive a personal Zoom link that should not be shared with others.A class usually lasts 1-2 hours. The teachings will be recorded\, and registered participants will receive links to the recordings. This allows those who cannot attend the live sessions due to time zone differences or other issues to access the content. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Fee (CAD):Access Rate: $75 with access to stream recordings for one week.General Rate: $125 with access to stream recordings for one month.Supporter’s Rate: $175 with access to download the recordings for personal use only.Please note: These fees do not include any donation to the Teacher. Please offer your dana here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGo here to register.
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/24th-annual-summer-retreat-at-crystal-mountain-galiano-bc/
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SUMMARY:Pilgrimage to Tibet
DESCRIPTION:with H.E. Lho Ratna Rinpoche & Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen (Lama Mark Webber) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTour Dates: September 1st to 17th\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nANNOUNCEMENT \n\n\n\nThis is our second pilgrimage to Tibet\, and we are excited to embark on this journey together again! Our previous visit in 2018 was truly extraordinary. In September 2024\, we are returning\, joined by H.E. Lho Ratna Rinpoche\, Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen (Lama Mark Webber)\, and with the valuable support of Sonam Topgyal. \n\n\n\nSonam\, who skillfully coordinated the pilgrimage in 2018\, crafted for us a memorable and seamless trip to China and Tibet\, as well as numerous previous trips to India on behalf of Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen. We are grateful for his continued support in 2024. \n\n\n\nThis pilgrimage holds special significance as we accompany Ratna Rinpoche\, who will be transporting relics from the late Kyabje Lho Ontul Rinpoche’s cremation to his home monastery in Tibet. The journey to Lho Lungkar Gon Monastery promises to be a meritorious activity for all with a heartfelt connection to this precious great Lama. We also aim to support the construction and consecration of a special chorten to house these sacred relics\, contingent upon Rinpoche’s plan and wishes. Lho Lungkar Gon is our primary destination\, it was Lho Ontül Rinpoche’s home Monastery in Tibet\, where H.E. Lho Ratna Rinpoche\, initially recognized by Dzogchen Ganor Rinpoche\, serves as one of the main tulkus of the Monastery. \n\n\n\nAll those wanting to join Ratna Rinpoche and Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen on the pilgrimage to Tibet\, are to express their intent by filling out the application. All applications will be reviewed by Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen or Ratna Rinpoche\, as this is a focused pilgrimage. Upon receiving approval\, applicants will be notified\, and a non-refundable deposit will be required to hold your place.  Please refrain from sending your deposit until we request you to do so. Participants will have the option to select either a $750 USD non-refundable deposit or a 50% deposit of $2294 USD to minimize repetitive banking fees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nITINERARY \n\n\n\nParticipants should plan to arrive in Beijing by August 27th or 28th\, a minimum of 3 to 4 days early to acclimatize from jet lag and prepare for high altitude travel. This also allows for checking for colds\, flu and Covid infections. For everyone’s benefit please wear a mask during airplane travel. We can not risk anyone taking illness to the Lho Lungkar Gön monastery\, or through our group\, so please be careful during your travels.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay / Date  \n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 1st\, 2024: The first night of the tour is in a hotel in Beijing.\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 2nd\, 2024: Early in the morning we will have breakfast and then travel by car from Beijing (4.5 hours) to Wu Taishan. Go see 2 of 5 of the Manjushri Peaks. Overnight in Wutaishan. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 3rd\, 2024: Visit remaining 3 of 5 Manjushri Peaks\, Buddhist temples and Overnight in Wutaishan.\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 4th\, 2024: Drive to Wutaishan Xinzhou airport (or Taiyun Airport) to fly to Xining. Overnight in Xining. ( Flight schedules frequently change in this area\, so we may need to depart from a different airport\, Taiyun\, instead of Wutaishan. This would mean driving to the alternative airport\, adding two hours to our travel day.)\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 5th\, 2024: Morning drive to Sightsee Kumbum monastery and other places nearby. Overnight in Xining.\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 6th\, 2024: Morning drive to the Xining Airport to catch a flight to Yushu at 1pm in the afternoon (1.5 hour flight). From Yushu airport we will drive to Lho Lungkar Gön monastery of the late Kyabje Ontrul Rimpoche and Lho Ratna Rinpoche. \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 7th\, 2024: Overnight in the Lho Lungkar Gön\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 8th\, 2024: Overnight in the Lho Lungkar Gön\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 9th\, 2024: Overnight in the Lho Lungkar Gön\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 10th\, 2024: Overnight in the Lho Lungkar Gön\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 11th\, 2024: Drive from Lho Lungkar Gön back to Yushu. Overnight in Yushu\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 12th\, 2024: Early Morning flight from Yushu to Lhasa. Overnight in Lhasa.\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 13th\, 2024: Slow day sightseeing at Lhasa:  Sera Monastery\, and Potala Palace. Overnight in Lhasa.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 14th\, 2024: Lhasa to Drikung Thil and Terdom. Overnight in Lhasa.\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 15th\, 2024: Visit Tsurphu Monastery and Drepung Monastery. Overnight in Lhasa.\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 16th\, 2024: Visit Samye Monastery and nearby Ganden Monastery. Overnight in Lhasa.\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 17th\, 2024: Flight from Lhasa to Beijing. Students are recommended to spend one night in Beijing before flying to their home country. Please book your own hotel rooms accordingly. This night is not included in the Tour Cost nor is transportation from Beijing airport. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOST \n\n\n\nThe cost is $4\,588 USD per person when sharing a room. \n\n\n\nIf you prefer a single room\, there is an additional charge of $850 USD \n\n\n\nSpecial Note: The travel agent has included complimentary ground tours for Lho Ratna Rinpoche and Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST   \n\n\n\n\n4 Star Hotel in Beijing (breakfast only) (September 1st only)\n\n\n\n4 Star hotel in Wutaishan & Yushu (breakfast lunch & dinner included) \n\n\n\nBoutique Hotel in Lhasa (breakfast lunch & dinner included)\n\n\n\nAll entrance fees to all monuments and Temples.\n\n\n\nBus transportation with an experienced driver and English speaking guide\n\n\n\nFlight Tickets for:\n\nBeijing to Wutaishan\, \n\n\n\nWutaishan to Xining\, \n\n\n\nXining to Yushu\, \n\n\n\nYushu to Lhasa and \n\n\n\nLhasa to Beijing\n\n\n\n\n\nIf everyone arrives together\, there will be an airport pick-up; otherwise\, please make your way to the hotel. In Beijing\, there are two airports: Capital Airport\, which is close to the city\, and Daxin Airport\, situated quite far away. Most international flights operate from Daxin.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOT INCLUDED IN THE COST  \n\n\n\n\nMedical Insurance or Coverage (100% required with no exceptions\, send a copy to jamie@markwebber.org)\n\n\n\nDana (donations)\, religious offerings or tips.\n\n\n\nMineral water\, cold drinks\, alcohol\, coffee\, telephone\, internet and laundry.\n\n\n\nPassport Visa application and picture\n\n\n\n\nAcute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a condition that affects many travelers to high altitude. It is caused by a lack of Oxygen and generally occurs at heights above 2500m. AMS Symptoms include: loss of appetite\, headache\, nausea\, vomiting\, lethargy / fatigue\, dizziness\, insomnia / disturbed or poor sleep. \n\n\n\nCheck with your doctor beforehand what your body needs for traveling safely to the altitudes of Tibet and over Tibetan passes. Doctors often want to know at which altitude you are sleeping: the highest place you will be sleeping at will be at 4250 meters above sea level.  The main risk for the development of AMS is ascending too quickly. A slow ascent lets your body acclimatize to the altitude and avoids AMS. AMS occurs equally in males and females\, the old and the young\, the fit and the unfit. Don’t over-exert yourself in the first days at altitude. It is also recommended not to take a hot shower on your first day at altitude. Those who have experienced AMS on previous journeys to high altitude may be at increased risk for developing it again.  \n\n\n\n\nAvoid alcohol\, salt and any medication containing codeine (these can cause dehydration and/or depress breathing). \n\n\n\nIf drinking alcohol or coffee make sure you compensate with extra water.\n\n\n\nDrink plenty of fluids – at least 3-4 liters per day.\n\n\n\nA high carbohydrate diet will aid ventilation and efficient use of oxygen.\n\n\n\nAvoid overexertion in the initial days at altitude.\n\n\n\n\nSome drugs have also been used to prevent AMS. The most commonly used is acetazolamide (Diamox) which is normally given as one 250g tablet\, taken twice a day\, beginning at least one day before ascent above 2500m. Diamox can make you pass more urine than usual\, cause pins and needles in fingers and toes and may make carbonated drinks taste flat. It is recommended to do a trial course of the drug before going to a remote location where a severe allergic reaction could prove difficult to treat. \n\n\n\n\nPainkillers such as aspirin and paracetamol may be suggested for the headache.\n\n\n\nDiamox may be useful (250g every 8 hours)\n\n\n\nSleeping in a sitting position can aid breathing and headache while sleeping.\n\n\n\nThose with moderate or severe symptoms or whose symptoms persist despite a day or two of rest should descend until symptoms have improved.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome Resources:  \n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.lhorigdzin.org/ontul.html\n\n\n\n\n\nLho Lungkar Gön\n\n\n\n\nSubject: Five Manjushri of Mount Wutaishan\, China  \n\n\n\nThe Spiritual Hagiography of Lho Lungkar Gon Monastery \n\n\n\nBongtrül Rinpoche  \n\n\n\n།འོག་མིན་ཐུབ་བསྟན་བཤད་སྒྲུབ་གིང་། 
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/pilgrimage-to-tibet/
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SUMMARY:One Year Retreat for Dedicated Practitioners Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:With Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen (Lama Mark Webber) \n\n\n\nDates: Beginning in late September or October 2024 \n\n\n\nLocation: Galiano Island\, B.C. Canada \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLama Mark Webber (Lama Gyaltsen) and Laurel Jacobson have announced they will be going into deep retreat for one year in the fall of 2024-likely late September\, early October. Dedicated serious practitioners with a strong connection to Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen and experience in solo and/or long retreats (3 months or longer) are invited to register. Practitioners without these requirements may also be considered. Each application will be reviewed by Lama Gyaltsen for suitability.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntensive solo retreats are remarkable and transformative experiences for practitioners who have developed the necessary capacity to undertake the rigours of deep meditation work. They require stability of both physical and psychological health. Participants must be able to practice independently without the need for frequent check ups with the Lama. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe details (housing\, cost\, logistics\, etc..) for the retreat are currently being worked out. Retreat costs are not yet clear. We always do our best to keep fees as low as possible. Some fundraising for support will be done.We are sending this notice due to the extensive planning needed for participants to make arrangements and the organizers to find suitable accommodations. The retreat will take place on Galiano Island and rental housing on the Island will need to be found. Crystal Mountain Society (CMS) and the Namgyal Yangzab Buddhist Community of Canada (NYBCC) will work together to coordinate and organize the retreat. Lama Gyaltsen has said that he will provide occasional guidance and bestow transmissions\, wongkurs and pithy instructions  from time to time\, especially during the 7-10 day settling in period. Group practices and or empowerments will generally be on auspicious days of the month.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo allow for timely planning of this auspicious retreat we are strongly encouraging all interested individuals –  including those living on Island – to submit their application to register as soon as possible. \n\n\n\nTo apply to register and for any questions please contact the Retreat Registrars at: retreats@crystalmountain.org
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/announcing-one-year-retreat-for-dedicated-practitioners-fall-2024/
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SUMMARY:The Glorious Meditation of Guru Rinpoche ORGYEN KALDEN DRENDZE
DESCRIPTION:Empowerment\, Practice and Explanations  from Lama Mark Webber (Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Day Mini Retreat \n\n\n\nAnanta Karuna Dharma Centre\, Sannich\, B.C. on Monday November 11\, 2024 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMorning Session: \n\n\n\n\nMonday November 11\, 2024 (9:15 am-12:00 pm.): The History(lung) & Empowerment (wongkur) of Orgyen Kalden Drenze (Guru Rinpoche)\, a treasure of Lho Orgyen Nuden Dorje (b.1849 – d.1902) and tsog.\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon Session: \n\n\n\n\nMonday November 11\, 2024 ( 1:30 pm-4:00 pm):  Reading transmissions of the Practice texts\, instructions and explanations.\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners\, with opportunities to ask questions.Venue:  Ananta Karuna Dharma Centre – 5321 Alderly Road (second entry\, red roof)\,  Victoria\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact to register & questions\, Graeme: gbethell@shaw.caBy Donation: recommended minimum donation $30 per class.  No one will be turned away for lack of funds.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Day Mini RetreatAnanta Karuna Dharma CentreSannich\, B.C. Monday November 11\, 2024\n\n\n\nAll Day Mini-Retreat
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/the-glorious-meditation-of-guru-rinpoche-orgyen-kalden-drendze/
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SUMMARY:Empowerment\, Practice and Explanationsof the Sublime Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Amitabha\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Lama Mark Webber (Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen) has generously offered to bestow the Yangzab Amitabha Empowerment.This is a profound practice\, uncovering ones potential for infinite great love and discerning wisdom awareness. The practice and blessing empowerment is open to those with a sincere desire to unfold the qualities of Amitabha. \n\n\n\nPlease bring Dana and a flower. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMorning Session: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday November 30\, 2024 (9:15 am-12:00 pm.): The History(lung) & Empowerment (wongkur) of the Yangzab Amitabha and tsog.\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon Session: \n\n\n\n\nSaturday November 30\, 2024 (1:30 pm-4:00 pm):  Reading transmissions of the practice texts\, instructions and explanations.\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners\, with opportunities to ask questions.Venue:  Ananta Karuna Dharma Centre – 5321 Alderly Road (second entry\, red roof)\,  Victoria\, BC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact to register & questions\, Graeme: gbethell@shaw.ca \n\n\n\nBy Donation: recommended minimum donation $30 per class.  No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/empowerment-practice-and-explanationsof-the-sublime-meditation/
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SUMMARY:Garab Dorje's The Three Statements that Strike the Vital Point
DESCRIPTION:Teachings by Lama Mark Webber (Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen)\n\n\n\nThe Dharma community of Bowen Island is pleased to announce that Lama Mark Webber will be teaching on Feb 1st & 2nd\, 2025.  These classes are open to practitioners of all levels\, from beginners to advanced\, and to anyone wishing to deepen their sense of freedom and compassion for all beings.  He will instruct on “thoroughly cutting through” based on a famous and lucid text called the Three Statements that Strike the Vital Point: a root text and commentary written by Dza Patrül Rinpoche\, a great Dzogchen master of the 19th century.   The training is called Trekchö or “thoroughly cutting through’ to the root or nature of mind. Trekchö\, is a form of natural and effortless Penetrative Insight\, taught within the tradition of Dzogchen — Great Completion. It requires a unification of wisdom and compassion and a profound understanding of the inseparability of the view\, meditation and conduct of a bodhisattava. Introducing and clarifying these three key points is essential and is given through direct guidance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register and for more information please contact Shelley \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nEvergreen Hall\, 464 Melmore Road\, Bowen Island    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nSat Feb1:  Teachings at 9:30am and 7pm \n\n\n\nSun Feb 2: Teachings at 9:30 am and 4pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: by donation.  No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \n\n\n\nThe teacher does not get paid by any organisation.  Students are encouraged to make donations\, Dana\, according to their means.
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/garab-dorjes-the-three-statements-that-strike-the-vital-point/
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Dzogchen Retreat at Wangapeka
DESCRIPTION:With Lama Mark Webber (Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen – via Zoom) and Jonathan Chambers (in person)\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to announce this opportunity for Dharma practitioners to come together for a 9-day Dzogchen retreat at Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre in February 2025. This year’s retreat will focus on entering the discerning and infinite loving space of Amitabha Buddha\, including through Phowa practice: with teachings on the death process\, consciousness transference\, bardos and rebirth.  \n\n\n\nThough Lama Gyaltsen (Lama Mark Webber) will be in a one year retreat at Namgyal Gompa in Canada at this time\, he has kindly offered to join us for at least five Zoom sessions\, where he will give reading transmissions\, guidance and inspiration on these profound meditations. In addition\, Jonathan Chambers will lead classes and be available for personal guidance throughout the retreat. \n\n\n\nThe retreat is an ideal opportunity for established practitioners\, as well as those with a genuine interest in Buddhist Dharma and mediation\, to come together in a supportive practice community.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRETREAT FORMAT \n\n\n\nThe retreat will begin with Lama Mark Gyaltsen offering a reading transmission of Khunu Gyaltsen Rinpoche’s extraordinary text on bodhicitta\, “The Jewel Ship” (published under the title\, Vast as the Heavens\, Deep as the Sea: Verses in Praise of Bodhicitta).    \n\n\n\nThis will be followed on day 2 by a reading transmission of Lama Gyaltsen’s root text called the “Eight Confidences and A Garland of 100 Mindfulnesses Recollections”.  This text will serve throughout the retreat as a framework for enhancing our awareness\, to bring forth the inherent awareness of unconstructed mind\, inseparable with great love.  \n\n\n\nOn day three\, Lama Gyaltsen will lead participants in an ever deepening practice of Amitabha\, from the Drikung Yangzab and Orgyen Nuden Dorje traditions. Amitabha Buddha is the wisdom Buddha of Boundless Light. Our primordial mind has always been Amitabha. With the support of this retreat\, we have an extraordinary means to re-glimpse these extraordinary qualities and open them to awareness.   \n\n\n\nOn day five\, Lama Mark will introduce the Amitabha Phowa practice and give related teachings on the death process\, consciousness transference\, bardos and rebirth.  \n\n\n\nThe remainder of the retreat will incorporate daily group practice sessions of Amitabha\, which retreat participants will have the opportunity to lead.  \n\n\n\nLama Gyaltsen’s offerings will be combined with guidance throughout the retreat from Jonathan Chambers in gentle body-awareness practices (yoga\, qigong) and meditation. We will use these methods to bring a clear bright awareness of sensation within and around one’s body\, thereby linking four types of mindfulness together; attentiveness\, awareness of cause and effect (interdependence)\, interdependence of prana-mind and awareness of natural unfabricated mind. \n\n\n\nThe above format is provisional and may change as things evolve. Other teachings and guidance will be given by Lama Gyaltsen and Jonathan depending on the participants requests and requirements. The remainder of the days will be available for solo retreat time\, self-practice and discovery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor enquiries and further information\, including retreat costs and registration details\, please refer to Wangapeka’s website: \n\n\n\n\n8th Annual Dzogchen Retreat with Lama Mark Webber
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/8th-annual-dzogchen-retreat-at-wangapeka/
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SUMMARY:Red Chenresi  Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 16 at 10:30am at Namgyal Choling Gompa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to announce that Lama Mark Webber (Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen) has generously offered upon request to give an empowerment of Red Chenresi (Gyalwa Gyamtso) of the Karma Kamtsang Lineage on Friday\, May 16th\, 10:30am at Namgyal Choling Gompa on Galiano Island. \n\n\n\nThis precious opportunity has arisen through auspicious conditions\, and the empowerment is open to all who sincerely aspire to unfold the vast compassion and wisdom of Red Chenresi. Engaging in this practice offers a powerful and accessible path to realize the Endless Ocean of Wisdom. \n\n\n\nAfternoon Session at 2:30pm for teachings and instructions on the practice of unfolding Red Chenresi will be given. \n\n\n\nPlease plan to arrive early at 10:15 am.Please email mail@markwebber.org to let us know of your intention to attend.
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/red-chenresi-empowerment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250815T170000
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SUMMARY:25th Annual Summer Retreat with Lama Mark Webber
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: Mid July to Mid August – Specific Dates to Follow \n\n\n\nCrystal Mountain Society is very pleased to announce that for the 25th year it will be hosting a summer retreat on Galiano Island.  Lama Mark Webber will be in the midst of a one year retreat but has graciously offered to bestow empowerments and occasional classes throughout the month.  Additional classes and guidance will be provided by his students. \n\n\n\n As topics\, dates\, costs and location become firm\, we will send out an announcement with the registration details.  
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/25th-annual-summer-retreat-with-lama-mark-webber/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251116T080000
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SUMMARY:Announcement
DESCRIPTION:A warm greeting to all practitioners with a heart connection to Kyabje Lho Ontul Rinpoche:Please join us with meditations and prayers being led by the monks at Wogmin Thubten Shedrup Ling Monastery for the Third Parinirvana Anniversary of H.E. The 3rd Lho Ontul Rinpoche [Kunchok Tenzin Thrinlay Rabgye Palzangpo] on November 16th\, 2025.On this occasion\, the monks\, under the guidance of Dorje Lopon Konchok Woser\, will perform the Guru Yoga Puja of Lho Nuden Dorje.The ceremony will be live-streamed on the monastery’s official Facebook page\, allowing all disciples and devotees worldwide to join in prayer and remembrance.Event Schedule (Indian Standard Time):Morning Session:1. First Session Puja – 8:00 AM2. Break – 9:30 AM3. Second Session Puja – 10:00 AM4. Lunch Break – 12:00 PMAfternoon Session:5. Third Session Puja – 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM \n\n\n\nLink to Monastery Facebook Page
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/announcement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T170000
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SUMMARY:Empowerment and Practice of Hayagriva Kilaya
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that Lama Mark Webber (Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen)\, though in a one year+++ retreat has kindly offered to bestow the Empowerment and Tsog of this profound practice. This is a very wrathful yet compassionate-wisdom practice for the removal of difficult obstacles\, especially patterns rooted in the delusions of arrogance and hatred\, discord\, stuckness and obstructiveness\, for all beings. It is only open to practitioners that have taken refuge and bodhisattva vows\, and have considerable experience with sādhana practice. \n\n\n\nTuesday\, Nov 18th\, 7pm (Dharma Protector Day) at the Namgyal Choling Gompa on Galiano Island. Reading of the practice text and guidance\, WednesdayNov 19th\, 10:30 am\, with a group practice session \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEmail vanasselt.arjan@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. Please bring Dana and a flower and plan to arrive by 6:45 pm. Also note that there are people in deep retreat\, please respect their desire for silence.\n\n\n\nThursday Nov 20th\, 11 am\, at the GompaOrgyen Nuden Dorje’s Smoke Offering\, Clouds-Banks of All that Could be Desired (Open to all beings).\n\n\n\nOn Saturday Nov 22nd\, 5 pm\, at the GompaLama la will also teach a class on what he calls “the Five essential realizations of Buddha Dharma.” It is a pithy one-page teaching that he feels will be of benefit to his friends and students. Lama Gyaltsen will unfold these five essentials by drawing from the many traditions\, meditations and studies of Dharma. He will show us how to effortlessly unify and integrate the acts of studying\, contemplation and meditation through sadhana into a powerful practice\, thereby cultivating a deepening strength in awakening.This class will be open to all that are interested. Stay tuned for possible Zoom option information to follow. Please email vanasselt.arjan@gmail.com if you are planning to attend.
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/empowerment-and-practice-of-hayagriva-kilaya/
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SUMMARY:Mini Retreat 
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that Lama Chökyi Gyaltsen has very generously offered to bestow an empowerment and teachings at the conclusion of his 18 month retreat.  The dates for the mini retreat are Jan 17 and Jan 19\, 2026\, at the Gompa on Galiano Island. Empowerments and teaching topics are yet to be determined.  Stay tuned for more information.
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/mini-retreat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260123T213000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Karma:an essential for realizing the naturally awake mind
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that Lama Mark Webber (Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen) has generously offered to bestow teachings on understanding karma. All Buddhist teachings and meditations are for the recognition and profound understanding of Five Realizations\, or Seals. However\, to build a quality foundation for these recognitions\, one must first deeply understand mental activity (karma) and how it produces cause and effect. Lama Gyaltsen will teach on this subject and give out meditations\, contemplations studies we can use immediately for understanding karma and thus blossom profound wisdom and compassion\, the naturally awake mind.  Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners\, with opportunities to ask questions. Venue:  Ananta Karuna Dharma Centre – 5321 Alderly Road (second entry\, red roof)\,  Victoria\, BCContact to register & questions\, Paulina:  paulina.wu.kpaa@gmail.comTraditionally\, Dharma teachers do not set a fee for teaching. They give the teachings freely\, so that anyone\, no matter their financial means can and are encouraged to attend classes. Those who attend classes support the teaching by offering Dana (a Pali word meaning donation\, or generosity) to the teacher.  No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information on Dana please click the link:https://nybcc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/What-is-dana.pdf
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/understanding-karmaan-essential-for-realizing-the-naturally-awake-mind/
LOCATION:Ananta Karuna Dharma Centre  Sannich\, B.C.\, 5321 Alderly Road (second entry\, red roof)\, \, Victoria\, B.C.\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Five Seals of Dharma - Cultivating Profound Compassion and Blazing Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:An Invitation from Island Dharma – Nanaimo\, B.C. – Bethlehem Retreat Centre \n\n\n\n\n\nThere are five key understandings of Buddha Dharma. They are like “seals – proclamations of completeness in understanding the ground of all our experience. The seals are the heart of all Buddhist study\, practice\, meditation and contemplation. If we keep deeply listening\, studying\, contemplating\, meditating and we keep clearing up doubts and diversions\, these five essential points will keep deepening and blossoming as realizations. We will deepen our experiential understanding of how we unfold in awakening. These five key understandings mirror the unfolding enlightenment mind and will bring forth profound compassion and a blazing wisdom clarity; uncovering bodhicitta for all.Lama Mark Webber\, through Dharma discourse\, pith instructions\, transmissions and meditation will give us many points of guidance\, clear up confusion and show us what is most essential for freeing up our and others’ minds from stress\, emotional entanglements and mental pain. Those in full retreat will be able to have check-ins with the Lama. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration DetailsThis will be a mixed residential and non-residential retreat. In an effort to cover retreat costs incurred by Island Dharma (including Lama Mark’s accommodation\, travel and food as well as supplies and any printing costs) there is registration fee of $100.00. In addition\, there are several options for accommodation & meals or you may attend as a commuter (you will sleep at home) with or without meals. See the Bethlehem Centre registration page for associated costs for each option (the listed price for each retreat option includes the $100 Island Dharma fee)  Please note these costs do not include Dana for the teacher.No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please contact islanddharmaretreats@gmail.com if you would benefit from support for your retreat fees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIsland Dharma is pleased to announce we will be providing an online option for students who are unable to attend this retreat in person. The online classes registration will be available after December 1st – stay tuned for those details and link. Registration is being handled by Bethlehem Centre  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule Sunday January 25 –Evening class 7:30 pmMonday January 26 through Wednesday January 28 – Classes at 9:30 am and 7:30 pm   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDana for the Teacher Lama Webber offering the Dharma here on Vancouver Island is a rare and auspicious opportunity to receive teachings and explorations about the Path of Awakening. As is traditional\, the teachings of Buddha Dharma are offered freely – Lama Webber receives no fee. However\, there is an opportunity for students to show their gratitude for the teachings and to help support the teacher. Dana (generosity & donations for the teacher) will be gratefully accepted (cash/cheque/e-transfer). As a guideline\, a minimum of $25 per class is suggested.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeacher BiographyLama Mark Webber (Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen) has been studying\, meditating\, and teaching Buddha-dharma for almost fifty years. For thirty years his main root teacher was the great Ven. Dorje Namgyal Rinpoche who taught all three cycles of the Buddha’s teachings\, including Abhidhamma\, Vipassana in the lineage of Mahāsi Sayādaw\, generation and completion stage practices of the Tantrayana and Mahamudra/Dzogchen of many lineages\, especially of the Karma Kagyu and Sakya. Under the guidance and transmissions of the late Drikung Lho Ontul Rinpoche and requests of H.E. Lho Karma Ratna Rinpoche\, Lama Webber has been teaching principally the richness of the Drikung Mahamudra\, Drikung Dzogchen Yangzab and Orgyen Nuden Dorje Dzogchen traditions\, transmissions of pith texts of Padmasmabhava\, Je Gampopa\, Jamgön Ju Mipham\, Dza Patrul Rinpoche and Shantideva’s Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra a transmission from Amnyi Trulchung Rinpoche. He has a deep and long-term interest in the sciences and collaborates in marine biology research and the arts which he integrates with the teaching of Buddhism. Lama Webber is a founding board director of the national ecological research institute IMERSS (imerss.org) Lama Webber’s compassionate activities demonstrate a profound commitment to freeing beings from innumerable suffering states. His emphasis with practitioners and students is on uncovering pure Dharma to reveal its extraordinary benefits and share the great joy of its deep study\, meditative practices and integration into all aspects of our lives.
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/the-five-seals-of-dharma/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T080000
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SUMMARY:Teachings in New Zealand
DESCRIPTION:It is with great pleasure that we announce Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen will be teaching the glorious Dharma in New Zealand after completing his 18 month retreat.Feb 27 – March 27: Wangapeka \n\n\n\n\nWangapeka Study and Meditation Retreat Centre \n\n\n\nTopic: Accommodating\, Steadfastly into the Glory which is Buddha Mind. – Using the skilful means and meditation naturally generated out of the Dzogchen View\n\n\n\nFor enquiries and further information\, including retreat costs and registration details\, please refer to Wangapeka’s website:https://wangapeka.org/events/9th-annual-dzogchen-retreat/\n\n\n\n\nMarch 28 – 29  Sat/Sun: Nelson \n\n\n\nWe are honoured to announce Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen will be teaching the glorious Dharma in Nelson\, New Zealand .Saturday and Sunday March 28 and 29 at 10am and 4pm.Lama la will teach on:1- How Fortunate to Meet the Dharma2- The Five Essential Realizations of Buddhadharma3- An Introduction to Yidam Practice CostDana (donation\, koha) for Lama Mark. Lama mark offers these talks freely. Your generosity will help support him and his teaching.LocationNelson Buddhist Centre11 Buxton Square\, NelsonFor More information please see the calendar page at the Nelson Buddhist Centre website. https://www.nelsonbuddhistcentre.org.nz/calendar/\n\n\n\nApril 3 – 5  Fri-Sun: Christchurch \n\n\n\n\nTeaching location to be announced).\n\n\n\nFriday 7pm. Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am.\n\n\n\nTopic: “How fortunate to meet with the Dharma”.\n\n\n\n\nApril 10 – May 1st: Queenstown \n\n\n\nThe Many Facets of the Awakening MindTeachings in Queenstown\, New Zealand with with Lama Mark Webber(Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen)April 10th to May 1st\, 2026  \n\n\n\nIt is with great pleasure that we announce Lama Yongdu Chokyi Gyaltsen will be teaching the glorious Dharma in Queenstown\, New Zealand after completing his 15 month retreat.Queenstown Dharma CentreApril10th Friday pm: 5 Seals of Dharma11th Saturday am+pm: 5 Seals of Dharma13th Monday pm: Mahamudra teachings14th Tuesday pm: Mahamudra teachings15th Wednesday pm: Mahamudra  teachings18th Saturday 1:30 pm: 21 Taras Wongkur19th Sunday pm: 21 Taras teachings20th Monday pm: 21 Taras teachings23nd Thursday pm: Amitabha Wongkur24rd Friday pm: Powa transmission and teachings25th Saturday pm: Powa transmission and teachings26th Sunday pm: Powa transmission and teachings29th Wednesday pm: Vajrasattva Wongkur30th Thursday pm: Vajrasattva teachings1st May Friday pm: Vajrasattva teachingsFor more information please email Info@dharmacentre.org.nz
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/teachings-in-new-zealand/
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SUMMARY:Europe Tour 2026 of Lama Mark Webber (Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen) May 22 to June 14\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce that Lama Gyaltsen has accepted our invitation to Europe and generously offered to bestow teachings and transmissions in various places. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12 Days Retreat in Ortisei\, South Tirol\, Italy May 22 to Jun 2\, 2026\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Karma and How Confusion Arises(Read Lama Webber’s commentary below) \n\n\n\nThe Five Essential Realizations of Buddha Dharma\n\n\n\nTransmission and Practice of White Manjusri\n\n\n\n\nSchedule:  \n\n\n\nFriday\, May 22\, 19:00\, welcome class \n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 2\, 13:00\, end   \n\n\n\nDaily course times according to announcements at the beginning of the retreat \n\n\n\nCourse fees:   \n\n\n\nSupported rate: EUR 340.00* \n\n\n\nBasic rate: EUR 440.00* \n\n\n\nSupporting rate: EUR 660.00 \n\n\n\n *Parts of Lama Gyaltsen’s Europe tour 2026\, especially his international travels\, are sponsored by NYBCE.  \n\n\n\nZoom: Keep posted about Zoom options! \n\n\n\nRegistration: italy@nybce.eu\, Doris Unterthurner \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeaching weekend in Egebjerg\, Denmark June 5 to June 7(8)\, 2026\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Karma and how Confusion Arises \n\n\n\n(Read Lama Webber’s commentary below)  \n\n\n\nSchedule: Friday\, June 5\, evening\, welcome class \n\n\n\nSunday\, June 7\, afternoon\, end \n\n\n\nDaily course times according to announcement at the beginning of the course \n\n\n\nCourse fees Supported rate: DKK 650.00* \n\n\n\nBasic rate: DKK 840.00* \n\n\n\nSupporting rate: DKK 1150.00 \n\n\n\n *Parts of Lama Gyaltsen’s Europe tour 2026\, especially his international travels\, are sponsored by NYBCE.  \n\n\n\nRegistration: denmark@nybce.eu\, Francis Delafontaine \n\n\n\nGuru Padmasambhava Wongkur \n\n\n\nMonday\, June 8\, invitation for interested participants for Guru Padmasambhava Wongkur\, transmission and teachings. (times will be announced)\, contact Francis Delafontaine\, denmark@nybce.eu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeaching weekend in Zürich\, Switzerland June 12 to 14 (15)\, 2026\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Karma and How Confusion Arises \n\n\n\n(Read Lama Webber’s commentary below)  \n\n\n\nSchedule  \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 12\, 15:00 Uhr \n\n\n\nSunday\, June 14\, 16:00 Uhr \n\n\n\nSaturday and Sunday morning teaching times according to announcement at the beginning of the course \n\n\n\nCourse fees  \n\n\n\nSupported rate: CHF 80.00* \n\n\n\nBasic rate: CHF 120.00* \n\n\n\nSupporting rate: EUR 160.00  \n\n\n\n*Parts of Lama Gyaltsen’s Europe tour 2026\, especially his international travels\, are sponsored by NYBCE.  \n\n\n\nRegistration switzerland@nybce.eu\, Eva Gohl \n\n\n\nZoom option Keep posted about Zoom options! \n\n\n\nWhite Tara Wongkur Monday\, June 15\, invitation for interested participants for a White Tara Wongkur\, transmission and teachings (times will be announced)\, contact Eva Gohl\, switzerland@nybce.eu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Karma: \n\n\n\nA commentary on the teaching subject by Lama Mark Webber \n\n\n\nThe Foundation for the Five Seals of Dharma Realization is the understanding of karma and how confusion arises\, i.e. mental intention\, cause and effect\, and confusion over the experience of appearances to mind.  \n\n\n\nThe purification of mental intentions from unwholesome to beatific states is one of the most essential realizations and practices of Dharma\, followed by the steady recognition of non-clinging awareness and great love. \n\n\n\nThere are many methods of purification of karmic formations and the confusion over our experiences. We will start with tuning up attentiveness and recollection of our experience. The varied methods are suitable to different types of personalities.  \n\n\n\nIn Ortisei\, Lama Webber will explain and gradually give practices of different approaches culminating a Vajrasattva practice from Padmasambhava and a transmission of White Manjusri and Sarasvati by Rinchen Puntsog with a White Manjusri empowerment (from the Drikung Kagyu collection of 50 empowerments). \n\n\n\nDana for the Teacher \n\n\n\nAs is traditional\, the teachings of Buddha Dharma are offered freely – Lama Gyaltsen receives no fee. The course fee only covers the teacher’s expenses during his European Tour. (Accommodation\, food\, travelling and medicine) \n\n\n\nHowever\, there is an opportunity for participants to show their gratitude for the teachings and to help support the teacher. As a guideline\, a minimum of EUR 20.00 per class is suggested.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information about Lama Mark Webber please see: \n\n\n\n\nNamgyal Yangzab Buddhist Community of Canada (NYBCC)\n\n\n\nNamgyal Yangzab Buddhist Community of Europe (NYBCE)\n\n\n\nDharma Centre of Canada\n\n\n\nCrystal Mountain Society\n\n\n\nQueenstown Dharma Centre 
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/european-teachings-2026/
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SUMMARY:The 26th Annual Summer Retreat on Galiano Island July 15th to August 13th\, 2026  
DESCRIPTION:Crystal Mountain is delighted to announce that Lama Chokyi Gyaltsen will be teaching at Crystal Mountain’s 26th annual summer retreat on Galiano Island.The first two weeks will focus on the basis and practice of Insight\, from causality\, five aggregates\, appearances\, transience\, stress\, no-real self\, nirvana and non-abiding nature.Lama la will also bestow readings\, commentary and meditation on Longchempa’s Precious Treasury of Phenomenal Space.Wongkurs and other teaching are to be determined at a later date. \n\n\n\nThis retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. \n\n\n\nApplications are now being received to attend for the full retreat or a portion thereof.  Contact the registrar for more information.   \n\n\n\nFinancial support is available through the Practitioner Support Fund.  Please ask the registrar for details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRetreat Schedule
URL:https://www.markwebber.org/schedule/crystal-mountain-summer-retreat-july-15th-aug-12th-2026/
LOCATION:Crystal Mountain Retreat Centre\, 20300 Porlier Pass Rd\, Galiano Island\, British Columbia\, V0N 1P0\, Canada
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