Empowerment and Teachings of Hevajra, Queenstown, NZ

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

A Retreat on Mindfulness of Breath and Hua-Yen, Makarora, NZ

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 […]

Why Meditate? The essence practice of unifying awareness and compassion, Auckland, NZ

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 […]

Meditation, Therapy and Mindfulness: engaging neuroplasticity by direct experience, Vancouver, BC

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 […]

Weekend Retreat with Lama Mark Webber, Galiano Island, BC

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 Bliss of Manifestation and Open Mind, Galiano Island, BC

~ 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 […]

Unifying Yidam Yoga with Pristine Awareness, Ottawa, ON

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 […]

Dharma, Meditation and Psychotherapy, Toronto, ON

… 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) […]

Announcing a month long deep retreat with Lama Mark Webber….Galiano Island, BC

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 […]

The art and science of meditation, Wuppertal, Germany

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.

Meditation, the Experience of Freedom, and the Neuroplasticity of the Brain, Auckland, NZ

Two evening talks, and two weekend retreats with Lama Mark Webber, January / February 2010, Wellpark North Shore Campus, Auckland. Weekend Retreat:Being Present in CommunityJanuary 30-31 (Saturday 9am- 9pm, Sunday 9am- 5pm) Evening talk: CompassionTuesday, February 2, 7.30pm Evening talk:Meditation and the Art of LearningThursday, February 4, 7.30pm Weekend Retreat: Meditation, the Experience of Freedom […]

The Queenstown Sessions: a veritable feast! Queenstown, NZ

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 […]

Neuroplasticty and the Illusory Nature of all Phenomena, Wangapeka, NZ

There are 2, 4, and 6 week options (or longer as an individually guided retreat). To register or enquire, please email Qtndharmahouse@yahoo.com Summary of Retreat Program:First Term20 March – arrive and settle in. 21 March to 3 April –Neuroplasticty and Meditation: breathing through the clouds obscuring Innate Awareness. Topics: Crafting a retreat: the art of enquiry […]

Contemplating Illusion, Contemplating the Essence: Continuing explorations of the Namgyal Guru Yoga, Kinmount, ON

To register or enquire about this retreat, please email The Dharma Centre of CanadaLama Mark writes: “This retreat will be a blend of traditional teachings and modern neuroscience (with emphasis on neuroplasticity). It is essential to understand why the practice of Buddhist Tantra, which is all Guru Yoga, is so vitally important for modern humans. In […]

The Annual Three-week Crystal Mountain Retreat: The Nature of Community: going into the heart of communing with all, Galiano Island, BC

Lama Mark will guide participants on an in-depth exploration–through meditations, group discoveries, classes and discussions–around the themes of community, communing, meditation, liberation and learning. We will start the retreat with four to five days of intensive explorations of body-mind awareness and physical integration through Feldenkrais guided by Jamie van Dam. “We are enmeshed in a […]

ANNOUNCING A: Four Month Abhidhamma/Insight Retreat, Galiano Island, BC

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 […]

Establishing Mental/Emotional Freedom: The Art and Science of Meditation, Guatemala

We are pleased to announce that Lama Mark Webber will be giving a series of Dharma Talks, teachings and practice sessions on meditation in Guatemala. Lama Mark will point out the very heart of meditation, integrating the ancient arts of meditation with our modern understandings of cognition and brain science. He will emphasize through practice […]

Crystal Mountain Society Presents: THE UNION OF SOUND & AWARENESS, Galiano Island, BC

The Annual 3 Week Winter Retreat With Lama Mark Webber”Just pause for a moment and try to estimate how many outer and inner stories, and internal moments of chatter we have in a day, in a year, in our whole life. Then please consider that each dialogue, each habitual pattern secretes neuro-homones and shapes our […]

Establishing Mental/Emotional Freedom, Oakland, California

The Art and Science of MeditationWe are pleased to announce that Lama Mark Webber will be giving a talk and some brief practice sessions on the art and science of emotional freedom. Lama Mark will point out the very heart of meditation, from the Buddhist tradition, integrating the ancient arts of meditation with our modern […]

The Path of Liberation-Meditation, NZ

Explained Step by Step in an Evening4 February · 7:30 – 9:30pm in the Prema RoomLama Mark Webber will give an evening talk on Meditation.Questions welcomed.Cost: $5 room hire fee.Plus Dana (Donation) to the Teacher. Lama Mark lives only on donations please give generously. For more information please contact Mira by email or phone 021 548 781 […]

Queenstown Dharma Teachings, NZ

Wednesday 9th – Arrival in Queenstown Thursday 10th – Informal class – 6.00 pm – Ask Lama Mark questions. Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th 2.30 pm and 7.00 pm.The Union of Sound and Awareness. “I estimate that many people have at least 10 thousand outer and inner stories, conversations, songs, dialogues and chatter per day; […]

Commemoration of Sayadaw U. Thilawunta, Wangapeka, NZ

As many have heard, the Venerable Sayadaw U. Thilawunta passed away on March 17th. In commemoration of the passing of Sayadaw, this full moon evening, Saturday March 19th, Lama Mark Webber will lead a ceremony in the Whare at the Wangapeka Retreat Centre. This puja is necessarily limited to those in retreat, due to the […]

“THE UNION OF SOUND & AWARENESS”, Auckland, NZ

7 day meditation retreat”Just pause for a moment and try to estimate how many outer and inner stories, and internal moments of chatter we have in a day, in a year, in our whole life. Then please consider that each dialogue, each habitual pattern secretes neuro-homones and shapes our body, speech and mental-emotional patterns. These […]

Establishing Mental/Emotional Freedom, Switzerland

The Art and Science of Meditationdownload poster here We are pleased to announce that Lama Mark Webber will be leading a retreat with Dharma talks and practice sessions on meditation in Switzerland. Lama Mark will point out the very heart of meditation, integrating the ancient arts of meditation with our modern understandings of cognition and […]

Teachings and Retreats in Germany

Click to download the German language posterClick to download the German language postcardClick to download the English language posterPublic Talk in Salon Stephan Lipphaus Naturfriseur, Karlstraße 50, 42105 Wuppertal; 5 € plus Dana * – Meditation and the Path of Liberation – May 13th (7:30pm)Weekend Workshop at WPZ (Waldpädagogisches Zentrum Burgholz, Friedensstraße 69, 42349 Wuppertal; 40 € plus […]

The Union of Sound and Awareness, Ottawa, ON

“I estimate that many people have at least 10 thousand outer and inner stories, conversations, songs, dialogues and chatter per day; about 3.5 million per year. Please consider that each dialogue, secretes neuro-hormones shaping and vibrating our body, speech and mental-emotional patterns—forming our brain maps. It is all sound. We will discover that we can […]

Prajnaparamita Empowerment, Toronto, ON

The Prajnaparamita Empowerment and Teachings on the Heart SutraLama Mark Webber will bestow the Prajnaparamita Empowerment and give teachings on the Heart Sutra. These events will be held in a private home, so please RSVP for directions and details. By donation. To enquire or RSVP, please email: lisamichellecowen@rogers.com Landsdowne and Bloor, Toronto

Ever Deepening Mindfulness, Kinmount, ON

Tuning up the Inner Microscope and TelescopeOver the course of a two week meditation retreat, Lama Mark will continue to explore the Dharmas in the Namgyal Sadhana by refining and ever deepening the practice and experience of Mindfulness and Insight. Dharma Centre of Canada, Ontario

Four Noble Truths and Essence of Mind, Winnipeg, MB

Two Evening Buddha Dharma Talkswith Lama Mark WebberTuesday, June 28th and Wednesday, June 29th, 20117:30 p.m.All of the various Insight meditations help uncover three great mysteries: liberation from suffering, mind and compassion. In these two evenings, Lama Mark Webber will open the vast door on how we discover liberation from suffering and why the meditations […]

The Sixty Qualities of Buddha’s Speech, Galiano Island, BC

THE ANNUAL CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN SUMMER RETREAT with Lama Mark WebberLama Mark has been requested to give teaching and a retreat on the Sixty Qualities of Buddha’s Speech.“Through Compassion and Wisdom an extraordinary range of communication is possible. The sixty qualities of Buddha’s speech, as described in texts is astounding in its range and depth. Yet, […]

 The Path of Liberation-Meditation, Vancouver, BC

We are pleased to announce that Lama Mark Webber will be in Vancouver on Sunday November 27th 2011. There will be a potluck supper followed by a Dharma talk.Lama Mark will give teachings to clarify, step by step, The Path of Liberation-Meditation. Questions welcomed!All welcome. Please RSVP for potluck and/or just the Dharma talk terryfrewer@shaw.casaskias@telus.net […]

One month of explorations in Tso Pema (Rewalsar), India

Interested students of Lama Mark who would like to explore and travel in northern India please contact: Jamie At this point we are still working on the itinerary. Once it is fully settled we will inform all on the Email-list. Considerations: You will need to get a Visitor’s visa for India, please check the following link […]

Contemplating the Nature of Illusion, Guatemala

Teachings on the 12 signs of Illusion from the Indian Tantric TraditionThe Crystal Mountain Annual Winter RetreatTHE UNION OF COMPASSION AND PRIMORDIAL AWARENESSSunday January 15- Saturday February 11 2012 (2 week (January 15-28) or 4 week retreat options available)Location: Villas B’alam Ya, Lake Atilan, Carretera a Santa Catarina, Guatemala, (www.balamya.com).For registration and details please contact:Nicolina […]

The Art & Science of Meditation, Berkeley, CA

the practice of awareness & compassion “Ever wonder why we really want to meditate? What is it’s purpose? Where does meditation lead us? What is it we have to do to meditate? Why all the different techniques and themes of meditation?” Lama Mark will kindly and directly illuminate for us the most essential points of […]

Blazing Awareness, Wangapeka, NZ

A one month retreat and teachings at the Wangapeka Retreat Centre. Contact: Alan Wangapeka Study & Retreat Centre, South Island, New Zealand

The Twelve Examples of Illusion, Nelson, NZ

Lama Mark Webber will be guiding us to understand the nature of Suffering, Emptiness and Compassion through explanatory teachings and introducing us to profound meditations. He will draw on instructions from classic Buddhist Insight traditions and the Twelve Examples of Illusion from ancient Indian Mahayana sources. Throughout the day Lama Mark will weave explanations from […]

Teachings & Retreats in Queenstown and Auckland, NZ

Lama Mark’s teachings Queenstown April 8th-3oth: Teachings based on Blazing Awakeness, will include empowerments to be advised and Movie Yoga. Please contact Alan for more information: qtndharmahouse@yahoo.com, or visit the website: http://www.dharmahouse.org.nz/ Lama Mark’s teachings in Auckland (poster)May 1st to 4th: Cutting through to the Root: Meditations & teachings on the Illusions that Cause Suffering States.May […]

One month of Public classes, Teachings & Retreats in Germany & Switzerland

Germany schedule (poster in English or German #2 and German #3): For further information please see: www.namgyal-rinpoche-gruppe-deutschland.de/ or contact Karin Ricono karin.ricono@t-online.de or 0202/305930 or 0049/17652579518 or Monika Ellies monikaellies@yahoo.de or 0049/173392145 Switzerland schedule Cutting through to the Root: Meditations & teachings on the Illusions that Cause Suffering States. Lama Mark will guide us to understand the nature of Suffering, Emptiness & Compassion through explanatory teachings […]

Deep Sensing & Seeing with the Heart, Vancouver, BC

A two day mini-retreat and Empowerment of Green Tara of the Acacia Forest Saturday 9:30 am – 9 pm, Sunday 9 am – 5 pm On Saturday morning we will begin promptly at 9:30 with the Empowerment. It is appreciated that participants arrive 15 minutes early!. DANA: (Donation) Support for the Teacher is given separately from the […]

Public Class and Wongkur of Orgyen Kalden Drendze, Vancouver, BC

Class: Understanding the Two Accumulations: Merit and Insight and comments on the nature of ritual and Tantric practice.7:30 pm, September 12th 1444 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver (15 minutes from downtown Vancouver). All are welcome. Please RSVP to Terry Frewer by email or by phoning 604-926-6288. Dana (generous donation) to the Lama is traditional and welcomed. Separately, to […]

The Buddha’s Mangala Sutta: the union of loving-kindness and awareness, Winnipeg, MB

By request, Lama Yongdu will be giving teachings and meditations from the Buddha’s Mangala Sutta or the ‘Discourse on Blessings’. Lama Yongdu will weave ancient wisdom with modern insights to bring forth beautiful meditations that can really help in the intelligent gathering and development of life’s countless blessings. Lama Mark writes:“So many people ask, ‘How […]

Fully Awake Compassionate Mind, Kinmount, ON

Crown Initiation of Vajra Yogini and 3 Month Retreat.Teachings on Compassion, Yidam Yoga, Inner Yogas, and Mahamudra in a deep retreat setting. Retreat is full with a waiting list. For more information, or to place your name on the waiting list, or to enquire about the server meditator roles, please visit dharmacentre.org or by phoning the Dharma […]

3 Classes in Port Hope, ON

Meditation and Everyday Life Saturday, October 6thLama Mark will speak about the conditions that allow the meditative mind of clarity, love, compassion and joy to emerge and stay naturally steady and present. Insight or Not Insight Saturday, November 3rdEver wonder what Insight or Wisdom means? What does genuine Insight change in us and those around […]

3 Classes in Port Hope, ON

Meditation and Everyday Life Saturday, October 6thLama Mark will speak about the conditions that allow the meditative mind of clarity, love, compassion and joy to emerge and stay naturally steady and present. Insight or Not Insight Saturday, November 3rdEver wonder what Insight or Wisdom means? What does genuine Insight change in us and those around […]

3 Classes in Port Hope, ON

Meditation and Everyday Life Saturday, October 6thLama Mark will speak about the conditions that allow the meditative mind of clarity, love, compassion and joy to emerge and stay naturally steady and present. Insight or Not Insight Saturday, November 3rdEver wonder what Insight or Wisdom means? What does genuine Insight change in us and those around […]

Foundations of Mindfulness, Vancouver, BC

We are fortunate to have Lama Mark Webber lead us in meditations and give teachings on the many facets of classic Buddhist mindfulness training and as they relate to some discoveries in neuropsychology. He will explain the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and give some profound instructions from the Mahamudra and Dzogchen tradition.Lama Mark writes: “Without […]

Dharma and Diving in Cayos Cochins, Honduras

The weather and water have been especially delicious this year in Cayos Cochinos. Laurel has been out snorkeling and diving every day for 2 weeks seeing many new and interesting things. The list is long but a few highlights are: a large moray eel, 3 sea turtles, nurse shark, a magnificent spotted eagle ray, stingrays, […]

Vajra Yogini Retreat:, Wangapeka, NZ

ONE MONTH OPTION: February 16th to March 16th (subject to accommodation), or THREE MONTH OPTION: February 16th to May 18th. Lama Mark is extending an invitation to interested practitioner’s to:1) attend the first month of the three-month retreat, and being guided by the Lama through a retreat program or2) attend for three-months. The one-month option […]

Understanding the Universal Nature of Buddhist Refuge, Nelson, NZ

A Public Class with Lama Mark Webber 7 pm Saturday March 9th, 2013 What really is your Refuge? Taking Refuge in the Buddhist tradition can be mystifying; often seen as religious dogma and confusing for many Westerners. Yet all traditions of Buddhadharma consider taking and developing Refuge to be essential along the path of Freedom […]

Three Stages of Ever Deepening Mindfulness: Essential Pointers for unifying meditation practice and daily living, Queenstown, NZ

An Urban Retreat taught by Lama Mark Webber We are fortunate to have Lama Mark Webber lead us in meditations and give teachings on the many facets of classic Buddhist mindfulness training and as they relate to some discoveries in neuropsychology. He will explain in detail the Buddha’s classic discourse called The Four Foundations of […]

Medicine Buddha & Teachings on Deep Healing, Auckland, NZ

Public Classes, Empowerment & Pith Teachings with Lama Mark WebberJune teaching in Auckland, NZ 2013 Friday June 14th -7:30 pm public classSaturday June 15th – 9:30 am to 12:00 pm public class (including coffee & tea)Sunday June 16th – 10:00 am: Empowerment of Medicine BuddhaSunday June 16th – 7:00 pm: Essential instructions on the practice […]

The 14th Annual Summer Retreat The MAHAMUDRA, Galiano Island, BC

Lama Mark has been requested to provide teachings on The Mahamudra and will give a detailed exposition on the text: “The Mahamudra Eliminating the Ignorance of Darkness by the 9th Kar-ma-pa Wang-chu’g Dor-je”. Mahamudra, the “Great Seal” is the complete realization of Penetrative Insight into the nature of Mind and phenomena and the unity of […]

Children and Dharma, Masham, Quebec

an evening of friendly open discussionsDo children need to meditate or learn to meditate? How do parents meditate and unfold to Awakeness and compassion in the midst of a busy home and work life? What exactly is Dharma? Why meditate? Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to talk openly about Dharma, children and unfolding, with Lama […]

Mindfulness is More than a Technique, Ottawa, ON

We are fortunate to have Lama Mark Webber give a weekend of teachings on the many facets of mindfulness taught in the Buddhist meditation tradition. Starting with recent discoveries in the neuropsychology of meditation he will highlight how both stress and attentive-loving-clear-mindfulness alters every aspect of our physiology; right through to the genetic level. Lama […]

The Vast Nature of Loving-kindness, Tyrol, Italy

Expanding the meditations of loving-kindness through space and light.In this ten-day retreat in the mountains of South Tyrol, Italy, Lama Mark will teach the fundamentals of Loving-kindness meditation and in addition, open up the vast scope of this essential practice through classic meditations of space and light. This retreat will be suitable for both beginner […]

Mindfulness is More than a Technique – Zurich (September 27-29, 2013) and Tour of CERN – Geneva (September 25th, 2013), Switzerland

We are pleased to announce that Lama Mark Webber will be leading a weekend of Dharma talks and instruction sessions on Buddhist meditation in Switzerland. Starting with recent discoveries in the neuropsychology of meditation he will highlight how both stress and attentive-loving-clear-mindfulness alters every aspect of our physiology; right through to the genetic level. Lama […]

Traveling to North-India with Lama Mark Webber

Lama Mark is extending an invitation to his students to join him on this journey to visit some precious Teachers in India. This is an invaluable opportunity to receive innumerable blessings and teachings. If you wish to join the Lama please note the following helpful suggestions in considering this Dharma trip: His primary purpose during […]

Mindfulness to Mahamudra, Vancouver, BC

We are pleased to announce that Lama Mark Webber will be giving teachings and a mini-retreat on the topic of Mahamudra. “Mahamudra has many equivalent names, such as,”Great Seal”, “Buddhanature”, “Totality” and “Great Symbol”—”the inseparability of awareness and emptiness”. It is the definitive penetrative insight into non-conceptual awareness of emptiness and compassion. We all have […]

The Initiation and Retreat into the Mandala of Twenty-one Taras, Galiano Island, BC

Meditations on the wombs of conditioning to meditations for entering the Womb of Freedom.Come join us in a retreat with Lama Mark Webber on the teachings of the Twenty-one Taras. Lama Mark will bestow the Empowerment of Twenty-one Taras, then each day he will give teachings on one of the meditational figures in the mandala. […]

Why Meditate ? Open Public Talk with Lama Mark Webber, Vancouver, BC

Looking for direction that is clear, effective and direct to the heart of the matter can be challenging and time consuming with all the options available in Vancouver. Lama Mark is an internationally celebrated mentor guiding people for over 35 years in matters that most deeply effect your emotional and spiritual well being. Come to […]

A Dharma, Diving and Natural History Course, Honduras

Course: Lama Mark will be giving daily classes in Dharma & meditation through the ‘eyes’ and practice of natural history. In addition he will give practical introductions to coral reef biology. Most mornings we will get together for a group dive or two and or snorkel. Then we break for lunch, later in the afternoon […]

Theme: No Compassion-no Awakening: from Mindfulness to the Mahamudra, Queenstown, NZ

Queenstown TeachingsMarch 14 to April 24, 2014 March 14, Friday, 7:30pm. ‘No Compassion—no Awakening: from Mindfulness to Mahamudra.’ Lama Mark gives an over-view teaching on the importance of discovering all encompassing Compassion. “To much emphasis on Emptiness, the nature of all things and beings, is straying from the full realization of freedom from suffering. So […]

What is stress, Auckland, N

how it happens, what it does, and how it will go away!Uncovering the Awake-Compassionate Mind of Freedom. April 26-27th -9.30am – 12.30pm, Saturday and Sunday (Public Teaching – All are welcome) Costs: $30 for both days plus dana for the teacher.Venue: Garnet Rd, Westmere. For details, expression of interest and bookings contact:Mira info@aucklandsphere.org  or text/call […]

Auckland, New Zealand Retreat & Teachings

April 26-27th, 9:30am – 12:30 pm Saturday and Sunday:What is stress, how it happens, what it does, and how it will go away! Uncovering the Awake-Compassionate Mind of Freedom. Public Classes April 29-30th, Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30am – 5:30 pm.:“Liberation of What? Therapy, Mindfulness, Healing and Liberation” (Workshop for Professionals) May 2nd to May 11th: […]

An evening of Dharma, feasting, and the auctioning of many treasures, Vancouver, BC

WHAT a sumptuous potluck meal, a Dharma teaching by Lama Mark, and a fundraising auction WHEN Friday May 30th Dinner at 6pm ; Dharma class and Auction at 7:30 pm WHERE At 4783 Collingwood Street, Vancouver (between Dunbar and Blenheim near to 32nd ave.) WHO Auctioneer Lama Mark Webber, Your hosts, Jane Mortifee & Cheryl […]

Crystal Mountain’s 15th Annual Summer Retreat on Galiano Island

Chenrezig: meditations and study to unfold great compassion and wisdom for all beings Lama Mark will be dedicating the 2014 Summer Retreat to the practice and study of Chenrezig (Skt. Avalokitesvara). Planned are the bestowing of at least three Empowerments of different forms and practices of Chenrezig. The first practice will be Thousand Armed Chenrezig […]

Sunday Morning Classes, Galiano Island, BC

August 10th & 17th, 2014 at 9am Lama Mark Webber will be continuing the Sunday morning classes on Galiano Island throughout the month of August.  This is a series of teachings on the stages of the Path of Liberation and the progress of Meditation. Classes conclude with a group meditation. These classes are open to […]

Naturally Being at Ease, Vancouver, BC

Instructions & teachings on the unity of loving-kindness and mindfulnessFriday August 22nd @ 730pmSaturday August 23rd @ 9am, 2 & 730pm@ Yoga on 7th, 156 7th Ave E, VancouverSupport for the Teacher is by Donation – Weekend Retreat Fee: $20Contact Nicolina at 778 834 8205 or shareseeds@yahoo.ca

Toronto Teaching, ON

September 2nd & 3rd, 7:30-9:30 pmInstitute of Traditional Medicine553 Queen St. West, 2nd FloorDharma Centre of CanadaRetreat CenterSeptember 5th – 14thWe are delighted to announce that His Eminence,Lho Ontul Rinpoche has accepted the invitation of hisstudent Lama Mark Webber and the Dharma Centre ofCanada to teach in Canada in September 2014. He willbe accompanied by […]

A Six Month Retreat Under the Guidance of Lama Mark Webber

The retreat will begin Friday, September 5th, 2014 and end February 28th, 2015. There will be a three-month option, starting September 5th and ending December 5th 2014, but please note that priority goes to those who are undertaking the six-month retreat. Lama Mark will be in retreat from September until June 15th-2015. Guidance and direction […]

Dharma Teaching, Vienna

The Heart Sutra: Essentials of Buddhist Meditation and Compassion Lama Mark Webber will be teaching from the Heart Sutra during this urban retreat. The mini-retreat will be a great introduction to the Dharma and the art and heart of Buddhist meditation. The Heart Sutra is a short summary of a great classic teaching, studied and […]

The Heart Sutra, Toronto, ON

Teachings and meditations for uncovering the fully awake, compassionate and unobstructed mind we all have. Oct 21-22, 2015 – Toronto

Six Parami Teachings, Galiano Island, BC

Living  Fully and Compassionately A weekend retreat on the Six Parami with Lama Mark Webber December 11-13th, 2015 Galiano Island, British Columbia, Canada Crystal Mountain Society is pleased to announce that Lama Mark Webber will be teaching a short retreat on Galiano Island this December. The subject for the mini-retreat is the Six Parami. “Traditionally the Parami are literally […]

White Tara Retreat, Villa Sumaya, Guatemala

White Tara: She who liberates upon Seeing, is a profound ancient meditative practice in Tibetan Buddhism. According to Tibetan Tales, White Tara and Green Tara were born from the two tears that Chenrezi she when he saw the suffering state of beings in the world. While White Tara is a central Yidam to the Karma’s […]

Teachings in Queenstown, New Zealand

This is the current program  for Lama Mark’s visit to Queenstown in 2016. Please note class times to be confirmed. Schedule is subject to change, Please email: info@dharmacentre.org.nz for more information.  Course/retreat Topics for NZ 2016: 1. February 27 to 28, Saturday & Sunday evening: What is Buddhism, What is Dharma, What is meditation? A classical and modern perspective. […]

The Great Perfection: A Direct Path to Enlightenment, Wangapeka, NZ

April 1-6 & 7-12, 2016 Two adjoining mini-retreats at Wangapeka, Near Nelson, NZ. In these teachings Lama Mark will introduce an entire rich path for cutting directly through mental afflictions and bewilderment to reveal our true nature – the primordially pure, spontaneously compassionate and completely awake nature of Mind.  Known as the Great Perfection, or Dzogchen, this […]

The Heart Sutra, Nelson, NZ

The Heart Sutra: the Heart of DharmaEssentials of Buddhist Meditation & Compassion Weekend Urban Mini-RetreatNelson Buddhist Centre, Nelson, NZApril 15-17 This mini-retreat consisting of four classes (approx 2 hrs each) will serve as a great introduction to the Dharma and the art and heart of Buddhist meditation. The Heart Sutra is a short summary of […]

Intro To Tantra & 21 Tara Retreat, Coromandel, NZ

Introduction to TantraMini-Retreat, 22 – 27 April (5 Days) Empowerment and Practice of Twenty-one TarasFull Retreat, 22 April – 15 May (23 Days) Te Moata Retreat Centre, Coromandel, New Zealand This mini-retreat will provide an essential introduction to the science, study and meditations of Buddhist Tantra – the rich and deep practices of liberation developed […]

Karma, Causality and Finding our Lucid Awareness

The 16th Annual Crystal Mountain Summer Retreat: Taught by Lama Mark Webber. Week 1: Introduction. Transforming our habit patterns, one step at a time. Understanding and meditating on karma—a key that unlocks the door to Liberation. Week 2 to 4 (3 weeks): Further meditations, contemplations and teachings on the nature of karma (causation). A three-week […]

Standing Guru Rinpoche Empowerment

Namgyal Choling Gompa 455-2555 Cook road, Galiano island, British Colombia, Canada

To close out the 2016 Summer retreat on Karma, Lama Mark Webber will be bestowing the Standing Guru Rinpoche - Kalden Drenze - Empowerment.  It is open to all.   Friday July 29th, 2016, 7:30 pm The Gompa, Galiano Island (Lama Mark's Residence) Afterwards there will be a Ganachakra.  If you would like to bring food to […]

Understanding the Dharma, Habit Patterns, and the Clear Mind

With Lama Mark Webber An Invitation from Crystal Mountain Friday, Aug 5, Saturday, Aug 6, Sunday, Aug 7 Mornings: 9:30 - 11:30am Afternoons: 2:30-4:30pm (come to any class or attend all six) Classes by donation Beginners welcome Location: Meditation Tent, Crystal Mountain land Please enter at the end of Devina Drive For more information and […]

*Please Note DATE CHANGE* The Purpose of Meditation

Gisele & Ted's 1842 - E 2nd ave, East Vancouver, B.C., Canada

“Awareness & Pristine Awareness: distinguishing mind  from innate mind.” Introduction to Mahamudra and Dzogchen practice 3 Classes by Lama Mark Webber, Vancouver, August 13-14, 2016 Saturday 13th (two classes): 9:30am & 7:30 pm. Sunday 14th (one class): 9:30am We are pleased to have Lama Mark Webber giving a class on re-clarifying where we are heading in […]

AUCTION FUNDRAISER

for the upcoming 3 month retreat with the Venerable Lho Ontul Rinpoche and Lama Mark Webber Crystal Mountain - A Society for Eastern and Western Studies  announces an  AUCTION FUNDRAISER  for the upcoming 3 month retreat with the Venerable Lho Ontul Rinpoche and Lama Mark Webber This is a wonderful opportunity to gather together to […]

Looking Deeply into Karma and Causality: enhancing our meditations at all levels

Crystal Staff - Ottawa 36 Vanson Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

2016 Teachings in Ottawa  Looking Deeply into Karma and Causality: enhancing our meditations at all levels  & Further Teachings on the Drikung Yangzab Dzogchen Extraordinary Foundation Practices  By Lama Mark Webber September 15 to 19, 2016 September 15 to 18th (5 classes): Looking Deeply into Karma and Causality: enhancing our meditations at all levels. Lama […]

Karma and Liberation: Unfolding wisdom and compassion

Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Centre, Toronto. 967 College St,, Toronto,, Canada

A Class at the Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Centre, Toronto. Date and time: September 23, 2016, 7:30 pm. Contact: http://octopusgardenyoga.com  & 416 515 8885 We are pleased to have Lama Mark Webber give a class on clarifying the importance of understanding karma (causality) in Buddhist meditation practice, study and conduct. Lama Mark wrote: “One could […]