| August 2014 to February 2015
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A Six Month Retreat Under the Guidance of Lama Mark WebberThe 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 will be available on a one to three week basis for the six months. He is making no commitments at this time to a teaching schedule or Empowerments. However, Lama Mark is encouraging beings to take this opportunity to begin or complete a set of the Extraordinary Foundations (Non-dro) and receive the teachings, instructions and guidance for these wondrous practices. Practitioner’s who have studied with Lama Mark and have the capacity for self-reliance and balanced qualities will be accepted, depending on the availability of accommodation.H.E. Ontul Rinpoche, a teacher of Lama Mark, has accepted his and Crystal Mountain’s invitation to bestow teachings for students in retreat, and the general public for approximately 7-10 days in September. Separate housing will be rented for three and six month practioners. All students must start in September and remain for the entire three or six month commitment. Costs will be unknown until accommodations have been secured. Similar retreats have cost $1600-$2000 per month plus food and travel. Dana is not included in these amounts. Interested, get your name on the list by contacting Susan van Asselt vanasselt.susan@gmail.com Registration and accommodation contact will be announced shortly. |
| September, 2014 | Toronto Teaching September 2nd & 3rd, 7:30-9:30 pm Institute of Traditional Medicine 553 Queen St. West, 2nd FloorDharma Centre of Canada Retreat Center September 5th – 14thWe are delighted to announce that His Eminence, Lho Ontul Rinpoche has accepted the invitation of his student Lama Mark Webber and the Dharma Centre of Canada to teach in Canada in September 2014. He will be accompanied by his son, H.E. Lho Ratna Rinpoche, the emanation of a great Terton. Toronto teaching; Dharma Centre of Canada |
August 22nd & 23rd, 2014 Vancouver, BC |
Naturally Being at EaseInstructions & teachings on the unity of loving-kindness and mindfulness |
| 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 anyone interested in the exploration of Dharma.
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Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 |
12 Manjusris and Lord Sakyamuni of Vajrasana in Triune Form WongkurLama Mark Webber will be bestowing the Authorization of the 12 Manjusris and Lord Sakyamuni of Vajrasana in Triune Form. This Empowerment is open to all who would like to practice these wondrous meditations. |
| July 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2014 Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, BC, Canada |
Lama Mark Webber will be continuing the Sunday morning classes on Galiano Island throughout the month of July. 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 anyone interested in the exploration of Dharma.
The schedule for July is as follows, July 6th: 9:30 am July 13th, 20th, and 27th: 9:00 am Teachings on the stages of the Path of Liberation and the progress of Meditation Location: Contact: |
| July 5th to August 2nd, 2014
Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, BC, Canada |
Crystal Mountain’s 15th Annual Summer Retreat on Galiano IslandChenrezig: meditations and study to unfold great compassion and wisdom for all beingsLama 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 and the traditional multi-day fast. (“Please note that the multi-day fast is optional and you are not required to fast in order to attend.” ) The majority of the month retreat will be the practice of the Four-Armed Chenresig from the lineage of the great Treasure Revealer, Lho Nudin Dorje. The retreat will close with the Empowerment of a Red Chenrezig, called “Stirrer of Samsara’s Pit”. In addition to meditation practice, Lama Mark will be giving teachings on the essential foundations of the Path to Liberation, with emphasis on Bodhicitta. To help participants contemplate compassion for a vast range of sentient beings, Lama Mark will hold explorations in his laboratory and lead some biological field studies. “Chenrezig is a meditational deity famous for it’s wide application and great benefits for all practioners. Chenrezig is a manifestation of the pristine unity of Enlightened compassion and wisdom; the heart of Bodhicitta. It is traditional to dedicate one’s self to a deep practice of Chenrezig to build strong declaration in one’s aspiration to be fully compassionate, with a profound depth of wisdom to aid all sentient beings out of afflictive emotions caused by grasping at forms and concepts. In a quality of pure aspiration and practice countless beings will be supported by our practicing and studying together.” (LM) For more information about Lama Webber, please visit his website at markwebber.org Contact Information: Susan – vanasselt.susan@gmail.com Leslie – brunswick007@gmail.com |
| Lama Mark Webber will be continuing the Sunday morning classes on Galiano Island throughout the month of July. 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 anyone interested in the exploration of Dharma.
The schedule for July is as follows, July 6th: 9:30 am July 13th, 20th, and 27th: 9:00 am Teachings on the stages of the Path of Liberation and the progress of Meditation Location: Contact: |
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| May 31 & June 1, 2014 Vancouver, BC |
Being, Simply, Awake!
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| May 30 2014 Vancouver, BC |
JOIN US ON FRIDAY MAY 30th… FOR AN EVENING OF DHARMA, FEASTING, AND THE AUCTIONING OF MANY TREASURESWHAT 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 Fraser WHY in September 2014 Lama Mark and Crystal Mountain have invited His Eminence Lho Ontul Rinpoche to Canada. Rinpoche will be teaching in Vancouver, on Galiano Island, and in Ontario. In order to raise funds to bring Rinpoche for this auspicious teaching, Lama Mark has suggested an auction. TO DO: DONATE to the auction…we need your support. Lama Mark will be donating some “truly wondrous items”. We’d love Dharma Items, treasures from your travels, gift baskets from your favourite Tea shop, winery, or restaurant….the possibilities are, like mind, limitless. We will compile a list of the tempting offerings and send you a sneak peak before the event. DESCRIBE please send a description of your Auction Items by email to: Tine Rossing trossinghome@gmail.com Include WHAT is the item? (Tell Tine where it is from, how old it is, anything else of interest) Approximate VALUE and some PHOTOS would be appreciated. BRING yourself, your friends, some glorious food and/or drink to share, and plenty of cash or cheques for the auction so you can take some beautiful things home while supporting the precious Dharma teaching of Ontul Rinpoche Please bring your donated items with you on Friday May 30th. Alternatives drop offs will be provided in a future email, as will further information about potluck and RSVP. Questions about the auction? |
| April 26 – 27, 2014 Auckland, NZ |
What is stresshow it happens, what it does, and how it will go away! 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. For details, expression of interest and bookings contact: |
| March 14 to April 24, 2014
Queenstown, NZ |
Theme: No Compassion-no Awakening:
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| April 26th to May 21st, 2014
Auckland, New Zealand |
Auckland, New Zealand Retreat & TeachingsApril 26-27th, 9:30am – 12:30 pm Saturday and Sunday: April 29-30th, Tuesday & Wednesday, 9:30am – 5:30 pm.: May 2nd to May 11th: Retreat at Bella Rakha. May 14th, Wednesday 7:30 pm.: May 16 -18th. Friday Evening 7:30 pm., Empowerment. Saturday 10 am. Sunday 10am. May 20-21st., Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30 pm. For more detailed information please see the descriptions below or click on the following email links. Contact: Duncan Gray or Georgina Mira |
| February 13th, 2014
Crystal Mountain, Vancouver, BC, Canada |
Why Meditate ?
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| February 22nd to March 4th, 2014
Cayos Cochinos Marine Reserve, Bay Islands of Honduras |
A Dharma, Diving and Natural History CourseCourse: 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 come together for a Dharma talk followed by a visit to the microscopes for explorations into the extraordinary micro-life on the coral reef. Accomodation: Clarity, spaciousness, awareness, pristine wild and exotic marine life, white sand beaches and beautiful tropical waters are here at the Cayos marine Reserve. Accomodation is available at the Turtle Bay Eco Resort. The resort is close to where Lama Mark is residing and teaching. It is accessible by a quick boat ride, walking, a swim or by kayak. There are 7 rooms and 3 different types of accommodations at Turtle Bay Resort:
Single supplement is +40% Included in your package is:
Additional costs:
Scuba diving prices:
Scuba equipment rental is $150 per week or $35 per day including wetsuit. Turtle Bay has several very good and experienced dive instructors that will be available if you care to get certified or improve your diving skills. Check their web page for programs. Send inquiries and a request to attend to vanasselt.arjan@gmail.com or laurel.jacobson@gmail.com Attendance by application. All prices are in US dollars.Please note the the nearest airport is in La Ceiba and you will need to arrive one day early. On the return, do not book flights before 9 am on the last day of the retreat. The nearest international airport is in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Ground transportation can be arranged to La Ceiba. |
| January 10th to February 2nd, 2014
Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, BC, Canada |
The Initiation and Retreat into the Mandala of Twenty-one TarasMeditations 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. There will be two group meditations per day on each figure in the mandala. A major theme of the retreat will be the conditioning of the human womb: how Tantric practice specifically alters this very deep patterning and sets the mind towards birth into a form-being that manifests pristine awareness unified with compassion. This new birth is the Yidam, an illusory body manifesting all the Awakened qualities. Other themes will include how to transform fears and anxieties, and how our relationships and communications are shaped by the womb we carry with us ever day. The practice of the Twenty-one Taras has a remarkable ability to quickly help people re-shape conditioning, and open one’s eyes to inner and outer ‘wombs’, continuing right through to the Womb of Freedom, called the “Mahamudra” or “Buddha-nature.” A full commitment to the entire retreat is required for registration. The retreat begins Friday night on January 10th and finishes on the morning of Sunday February 2nd. For more information contact: Terry Frewer at terryfrewer@shaw.ca Cost: |
| November 22nd, 23rd and 24th, 2013
Vancouver School of Theology (VST) at the UBC |
Mindfulness to MahamudraWe 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 this awake nature, although it may be temporarily hidden within our mind-streams. Mahamudra refers to both the result—the realization of Mind—but also the path and meditations to arrive at this realization. There will be teachings and practice sessions to help show the necessity of developing superb mindfulness (and what that means!) and profound relaxation of body-mind (and what that is!). In addition, the classic requisites of practice and understanding will be described to remove obstacles to recognition of the nature of Mind.” LM Schedule: Friday November 22nd: 7:30 pm LOCATION: Vancouver School of Theology (VST) at the UBC DANA: (Donation) Support for the Teacher is given separately from the Retreat Costs, please give generously! RETREAT COSTS: $120 ( To cover course expenses ) REGISTRATION and inquiries: Saskia Soeterik 604 926-7398 e-mail saskias@telus.net *Please bring your meditation cushion, yoga mat & lunch (Basic kitchen facilities are available & comfortable chairs) *Parking: UBC Rose Garden parking lot. *Accommodation: Carey Center www.carey-edu.ca/accommodation. (Next door to the VST – $80 a night) |
| October 4th to November 4th, 2013
India |
Traveling to North-India with Lama Mark WebberLama 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 October-November is to be with his teachers and to receive profound nourishment from them and of course have us all receive blessings and teachings. It is not a sight seeing ‘visit India trip’, at least not while with the Lama! It will be on the schedule of the Lama and subject to possible sudden changes in itinerary or accommodation. One needs to respect his instructions on etiquette and customs, and be able to follow his instructions or requests for various purposes that may at times be mystifying. He will give Dharma teachings, but likely spontaneously, when it feels right. Will there be opportunities to simply enjoy being in India, eating out, shopping and sight-seeing? Yes, of course, but make sure those plans can be let go of at a moments notice, or conducted before and after travels with Lama Mark. The general unspecific schedule, at this time and subject to change is: 1. October 4th, 2013 – Arrive in Delhi. Arrival from Canada and Europe is usually early in the morning. Sightseeing in Delhi. 2. October 7th – travel by car towards Tso Pema (Rewalsar) 3. October 9th – arrive in Tso Pema 4. October 10th – 21st (approximate) – Tso Pema: Teachings by H.E. Lho Ontul Rinpoche (primary reason for visit). Also visits to have blessings or teachings from Wangdor Rinpoche and other teachers in the area. 5. October 22nd (approximate) – October 30th – travel to Dharamsala to have audience and hopefully teachings from H.H. the 17th Karmapa and possibly other teachers. 6. November 7-10th – a meeting with H.E. Khandro Rinpoche and attending teachings as opportunity arises. 7. November 7th onwards. Depending on teacher’s schedules, Lama Mark may stay in India in through mid November. Travel Arrangements: Sonam Topgyal, a kind and dear friend of Lama Mark’s, who also owns a travel agency in Delhi, will be traveling with us and will once again be making all the travel arrangements (excluding your flights to India), hotel bookings, vehicles, contacting the Lamas and their secretaries for visits, sightseeing, etc. Price is not known yet, but estimate about +$2,000 USD for a month in India (Oct 4-Nov 4th.), not including the flight to Delhi. We are requesting that students traveling help out with the Lama’s airfare. Contact Information: If you wish to join Lama Mark in October-November, and are committed to making it happen, please contact Arjan van Asselt who will forward further details as they become available: vanasselt.arjan@gmail.com |
| September 25th to 29th, 2013
Zurich and Geneva, Switzerland |
Mindfulness is More than a Technique – Zurich (September 27-29, 2013)
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| September 12-22, 2013
South Tyrol, Italy* |
The Vast Nature of Loving-kindness: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 and experienced practitioners. Lama Mark writes: “Without a strong foundation of loving-kindness all of our efforts to awaken to spontaneous freedom and be insightfully compassionate will remain weak. It is a practice of vast scope. Countless beings need our help—we are all interdependent—however, to do so we must be as clear minded, bright, generous and open as possible. Meditations of space and light move us beyond “our” loving-kindness practice to vast loving-kindness and the luminous clarity of wisdom merged with compassion.” What to bring: For enquires contact: Doris Unterthurner * Please note that the exact location of the retreat and costs are being determined. |
| August 31st and September 1st, 2013
Ottawa, Ontario. |
Mindfulness is More than a TechniqueWe 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 Mark will explain the essence and purpose behind the Buddha’s classic discourse called The Four Foundations of Mindfulness and the necessity of loving-kindness to support meditation. Then he will clarify that mindfulness is essential but one of a number of indispensable qualities that must be recognized and nurtured for worthy meditation and for unfolding our Awake-compassionate qualities. In addition he will outline the vast dimensions of mindfulness, including a survey of the ten classic meditations on mindfulness, common misunderstandings and ‘pit-falls’ to be avoided. Lama Mark will briefly connect this essential training to include the approaches found in the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions. Lama Mark writes: “Without developing a high degree of mindfulness, concentration does not get very strong and for sure, Insight (Vipassana) into the nature of self and phenomena will be scattered at best. Our organisms are highly attentive, moment by moment to inner and outer things, even if the “we” is not. Why not allow the natural attentiveness open to conscious awareness? It is quite straightforward—one must train—but mindfulness requires a good deal more than technique. One must really understand where one is headed. However, to discover the natural mindfulness or lucid awareness, it requires us to make discoveries and relax into non-clinging. And this art must be taught. Non-clinging is inherent in every moment of awareness. Let’s learn to wake this up. When we deepen this Insight with compassion it’s one of the most intelligent, loving activities we could ever cultivate.” Schedule: Saturday, August 31st: 9:30 am and 3 pm Contact: Cheryl at <s.gellman@sympatico.ca> |
| August 30th, 2013
Masham, Quebec. |
Children and Dharmaan 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 Mark Webber. He will be happy to answer your questions and concerns about anything Dharma! His style of teaching is non-sectarian, and universal in nature. He is committed to freeing beings from innumerable su ering states, through meditation, study, art, travel or science. He has been studying and teaching Buddha Dharma and meditation for almost forty years, and is the author of numerous publications. Friday, August 30th at 7:00 pm. 49 Wells Rd., Masham Qc ( near Wakefield ) |
| July 6th to August 3rd, 2013
Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, BC, Canada |
The 14th Annual Summer Retreat
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| June 25th, 2013
West Vancouver, BC, Canada |
Understanding the Universal Nature of Buddhist Refuge
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| June 14th, 15th and 16th, 2013
Auckland, NZ |
Medicine Buddha & Teachings on Deep HealingPublic Classes, Empowerment & Pith Teachings with Lama Mark Webber Friday June 14th -7:30 pm public class For further information please contact: Mira: caesura.effect@gmail.com and/or Duncan: djg1@xtra.co.nz |
| May 24-June 10th, 2013
Queenstown Dharma House, New Zealand |
Three Stages of Ever Deepening Mindfulness:
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| Saturday March 29th,30th and 31st, 2013
Nelson Buddhist Centre |
Three Stages of Ever Deepening Mindfulness:
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| Saturday March 9th, 2013
Nelson Buddhist Centre |
Understanding the Universal Nature of Buddhist RefugeA 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 and Compassion. Why? Lama Mark Webber will explain classically and in modern terms the many levels of meaning of Refuge. Understanding Refuge involves appreciating the heart of Dharma, the purpose of meditation and training in compassion. He welcomes your questions. Venue: Nelson Buddhist Centre Contact: |
| February 16th to May 18th, 2013
Wangapeka Study & Retreat Centre, South Island, New Zealand |
Vajra Yogini Retreat: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: The Crown Wong-kur (Full Initiation into the Mandala) of Vajra Yogini (Dorje Phagmo), followed by a three-month deep retreat with teachings and meditations on compassion, Yidam Yoga, inner yogas, Tumo and Mahamudra. The first week to ten days before the Wong-kur will be devoted to blessing and preparing the retreat environment; including painting the mandala, setting up the shrine, individual and public spaces. In addition, during this period, Lama Mark will give some classes and lead micro/macro-scopic studies on the inter-dependance, diversity and symbiotic-parasitic nature of all life. |
| January 21st- February 4th, 2013
Cayos Cochinos, Honduras |
DHARMA AND DIVING IN CAYOS COCHINOSThe 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, monster lobsters, queen and french angle fish and a circus of colorful reef fish. Clarity, spaciousness, awareness, warm water and fish. Full payment is required to reserve your spot at this time. |
| January 8th, 2013
Vancouver, Canada. |
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| January 4-7, 2013
UBC, Vancouver. |
Foundations of MindfulnessWe 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. For more information & to register for this retreat Contact Terry: terryfrewer@shaw.ca 604 926 6288 and Saskia: saskias@telus.net 604 926 7398 |
| Saturdays: October 6th, November 3rd, and December 1st
Teachings in Port Hope |
Meditation and Everyday LifeSaturday, October 6th Insight or Not InsightSaturday, November 3rd Mindfulness and Loving-kindness:
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| September 22nd to December 15th, 2012
Dharma Centre of Canada, Ontario |
Fully Awake Compassionate Mind:Crown Initiation of Vajra Yogini and 3 Month Retreat. 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 Centre on (705) 488 2704. |
| September 14-17, 2012
River and Bridge: Winnipeg Study and Meditation Group, Winnipeg, Manitoba |
The Buddha’s Mangala Sutta: the union of loving-kindness and awareness.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: Residences for retreatants and public talks at: Public talks will be in the Heritage Lounge (North Building) |
| September 12th and 13th, 2012
Vancouver |
Public Class and Wongkur of Orgyen Kalden DrendzeClass: Understanding the Two Accumulations: Merit and Insight and comments on the nature of ritual and Tantric practice. Wongkur: Orgyen Kalden Drendze, Followed by a short class on this Tantric practice. |
| August 27th to September 10th, 2012
Galiano Island, British Columbia |
Lama Mark is in private retreat. |
| July 7th to August 25th, 2012
Crystal Mountain Society, Galiano Island, BC, Canada |
13th Annual Summer Retreat on Galiano Island
JEWEL ORNAMENT OF LIBERATION (Dam chos yid bzin gyi nor bu thar pa rin po che’i rgyan)written by Je Gampopa; a complete exposition of the Mahayana teachings of ground, path and fruition of Buddhadharma. Lama Mark will give a full exposition of this text throughout the 7 weeks. For the first three weeks there are one, two or three week options available. Space is limited and preference will be given to those staying for the full 7 weeks. No one will be permitted to start the retreat late or to leave earlier based on their option chosen. Contact: Crystal Mountain Society |
| June 30th- July 1st, 2012
Vancouver School of Theology, UBC, Room 527 |
Deep Sensing & Seeing with the HeartA 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 Retreat Costs, please give generously! Registration & Inquiries: Saskia |
| May 20th- June 20th, 2012
Germany and Switzerland |
One month of Public classes, Teachings & Retreats in Germany & SwitzerlandGermany 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 scheduleCutting 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 & introducing us to profound meditations. He will draw on instructions from classic Buddhist Insight traditions & the 12 Examples of Illusion from ancient Indian Mahayana sources. Through the days Lama Mark will weave explanations from these ancient teachings with modern discoveries from the fields of neuroscience, physics, biology & cognitive psychology. Experiencing & understanding Illusion & Emptiness is the most loving & compassionate thing one can do! This is a great opportunity to ask questions & be guided practically into tasting razor sharp awareness with kindness & humour. May 25 6pm Potluck, 730 pm Class |
| April 8th – May 11th 2012
Queenstown andAuckland Sphere Group , New Zealand |
Teachings & Retreats in Queenstown and Auckland, NZLama Mark’s teachings Queenstown 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) Please contact Mira for more information: info@aucklandsphere.org, or visit the website http://aucklandsphere.org/ |
| Sunday March 18th, 2012
Nelson Buddhist Centre, South Island, New Zealand |
The Twelve Examples of IllusionLama 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 these ancient teachings with modern discoveries from the fields of neuroscience, physics, biology and cognitive psychology. Experiencing and understanding illusion and Emptiness is the most loving and compassionate thing one can do! This is a great opportunity to ask questions and be guided practically into tasting razor sharp awareness with kindness and humour |
| February 18-March 24th, 2012
Wangapeka Study & Retreat Centre, South Island, New Zealand |
BLAZING AWAKENESSA one month retreat and teachings at the Wangapeka Retreat Centre. Contact: Alan |
| February 12th, 2012
1606 Bonita Ave. (between Cedar and Virginia), Fireside Room, 2nd Floor. Education Building,Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists. |
The Art & Science of Meditationthe 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 the art and science of meditation within the Buddhist tradition. And he frequently uses results from neuroscience research to show how meditation works and what we need to do to make it effective. Questions are most welcome. click here for the poster for more information contact Elizabeth McClelland |
| January 15 to February 11, 2012
Guatemala |
Contemplating the Nature of Illusion Teachings on the 12 signs of Illusion from the Indian Tantric Tradition The Crystal Mountain Annual Winter RetreatTHE UNION OF COMPASSION AND PRIMORDIAL AWARENESS Sunday 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 Sebok at shareseeds@yahoo.ca Or Download the 2012 Winter Retreat Registration Forms and General Information Package Costs and deposits: yet to be determined. Empowerments to be announced. More details to follow. Photo from Villas B’alam Ya Lake AtilanPresently, Lama Mark is in a private meditation retreat here on Galiano Island. Earlier today we received a message from Lama Mark that he would like to expand the title for the The Crystal Mountain Annual Winter Retreat in Guatemala. Lama Mark would like to include Contemplating the Nature of Illusion; Teachings on the 12 signs of Illusion from the Indian Tantric Tradition to the previously advertised title “The Union of Compassion & Primordial Awareness”. Teachings and meditations will be given based on the text, “Contemplating Illusion through Loving All Life”, as well as Empowerments (Wongkurs) from the Highest Yoga Tantra’s to be announced during the retreat. |
| November 28th, 2011 to January 2012
Tso Pema (Rewalsar), India |
One month of explorations in Tso Pema (Rewalsar) IndiaInterested 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 for information: http://in.vfsglobal.ca/It can take 5 to 7 business days. |
| August 15th to November 28th, 2011
Galiano Island, British Columbia |
Lama Mark will be in a silent meditation retreat. |
| November 27th, 2011
Vancouver, British Columbia |
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.ca saskias@telus.net 604.926.7398 Potluck Supper: 5:45pm. Class at 7pm Cost: by Donation For further information please contact Terry Frewer: 604-926-6288. Address: 1444 Argyle Ave. West Vancouver [1 1/2 blocks south of Marine Drive between 14th and 15th] (15 minutes from downtown Vancouver). |
| July 9 – 30, 2011
Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, BC, Canada |
The Sixty Qualities of Buddha’s Speech 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, we can all strive to garner and develop these qualities for the benefit of ourselves and all beings. In this meditation retreat we will explore many types of communication, both inner and outer, to craft ever deeper, richer, wiser moments of speech and communication. We will ask some fundamental questions: Why speech? Why communicate? Inner and outer sounds; what is the range and what do these tones do? How did communication and speech evolve and to what degree can we elevate it? In asking these questions we will keep returning to the descriptions of the 60 qualities or ‘tones’ of Awakened Speech and see if we can bring forth, even a little, each one. There will be four Empowerments bestowed in this retreat: Guru Padma Sambhava, The Immutable Sarasvati, Nang of Vajra Yogini and Ahm Gtsug Vajrapani. To refine our speech, like refining gold from its ore, we purify both inner and outer narrative stories or dialogues—the ‘tones’ of mind. This process of awareness and purification leads to profound changes in our physiology and experience.” LM Also, throughout the retreat Lama Mark will give an oral transmission as well as teachings on The Root Text of: The Three Words that Strike the Vital Point (Thsig gsum gnad brdeg) by Paltrul Rinpoche FOR MORE INFORMATION PHONE SUSAN VAN ASSELT For more information about Crystal Mountain visit the website at www.crystalmountain.org |
| June 28 and 29, 2011
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Four Noble Truths and Essence of Mind Two Evening Buddha Dharma Talks with Lama Mark Webber Tuesday, June 28th and Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 7:30 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 on mind and compassion are so essential. To understand the essence of the Buddha’s Teaching, we must bring about a unity of experience, ‘seeing’ why we suffer, what is it that suffers and unfolding the great compassion is the natural, yet exalted expression of liberated mind.Contact: River and Bridge: Winnipeg Study and Meditation Group tel: (204) 489-6994 email: mlchown@shaw.ca Location:Heritage Lounge |
| June 11-25, 2011
Dharma Centre of Canada, Ontario |
Ever Deepening Mindfulness: 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. |
| Evenings of June 7, 8, 9 2011.  Landsdowne and Bloor, Toronto |
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 |
| June 3rd- 5th, 2011
Ottawa, Canada. |
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; 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 learn to replace the habitual sounds and “vibrate” and sing liberative maps through meditative awareness. This is a very powerful form of mind, speech and body yoga.” (Lama Mark) Details of class times and location to be announced. Please contact Trudy Gold for more details: tgold@magma.ca |
| May 13 to 26, 2011
Germany |
Teachings and Retreats in Germany Click to download the German language poster Click to download the German language postcard Click 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 Dana*, without meals) – Mindfulness, Breath and Vipassana – May 14-15th: (10am-6pm, 10am-4pm) Retreat in the Oberbergisches Land from 18th to 26th of May 2011at Seminarhaus Ingrid Hufen, Auf dem Kuppen 8, 51570 Windeck–Halscheid, 65,-to 80,- € per day (depending on room) for room, meals and dharma courses, plus Dana*; ask for seperate days to book. – The Namgyal Yoga and Teachings – May 18-26th. Lama Mark Webber’s (Lama Yongdu’a) style of teaching is non-sectarian and universalist in nature, displaying for beings the wondrous unity, uniqueness and intrinsic freedom of all life. His teaching is classically founded, but well integrated with science, art and nature. His work with people demonstrates a profound commitment to freeing beings from innumerable suffering states, whether through meditation, study, art, travel or science. He has been studying and teaching Buddha Dharma (the Teachings of Liberation) and meditation for thirty-five years. His root Lama was the Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche. He is a Visiting and Resident Teacher for a number of retreat and Dharma Centres worldwide and is the author of a number of books and publications, including,”Why Meditate? A Heart Song of Vast Release”, “Union of Loving-kindness and Emptiness”, “All Life Breathing (CD set)” and editor and author of the booklet, “A Basket of Gems.” For further information please see: www.namgyal-rinpoche-gruppe-deutschland.de/ *Dānā – Lama Mark does not want money to be a barrier to receiving teachings so there is no set fee. To support him be as generous as you can. |
| April 29 to May 7, 2011
in 8265 Mammern TG, Switzerland |
Establishing Mental/Emotional Freedom: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 brain science. He will emphasize through practice sessions the importance of developing an ever deepening awareness and discernment of the qualities of freedom. Teachings from the Anapana-sati Sutta (Mindfulness of Breath) taught by the Buddha will be emphasized. There will be many opportunities for questions and personal guidance. The Empowerment of Namgyal will be bestowed at the end of the retreat. The retreat will take place in a private cottage near Mammern at Lake Konstanz (Untersee). For more information on the location, the teachings and accommodation please contact Michael Gohl at: michael.gohl@bluewin.ch At Wednesday, 27 at 2pm the Namgyal Group Switzerland will organize a group tour with Lama Mark Webber in CERN- Geneva. Applications must be made until February 10 at Michael Gohl at: michael.gohl@bluewin.ch Schedule: Saturday, April 30 Silent Retreat: Namgyal Initiation: Private Interviews with Lama Mark Webber Information: Costs Course fee Weekend: CHF 150.00 Accommodation: CHF 20.00 per night in the cottage Meals: We will share the costs among those eating at the cottage. Count about CHF 10.00 per main meal Teaching: Dana for the teacher according to the Dharma tradition Accommodation: In the cottage there are three small double rooms with bunkbeds. The shower is under the open sky ☺. Pillows and duvets are available. Please bring sleeping bag or your own sheets, pillow cases and duvet cover. Registration Eva & Michael Gohl Tel. +41 44 422 29 87 |
| 05 April at 08:00 – 12 April at 12:00
Bella Rakha Retreat Cente, Oratia, Auckland |
“THE UNION OF SOUND & AWARENESS” 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 patterns become brain maps, built of countless sounds and vibrations. Who we are, who we become is how we sound and vibrate, manifesting what we say and do. We pay close attention to all the internal sounds and vibrations, hour after hour, day after day; and we learn to transform each statement, sound, image and posture into an expression of freedom and compassion. New maps are formed about us and how we experience the world.This one-week retreat focuses on exploring the unity of awareness and sound. Not only can sound soften the “heart” and brighten awareness, but it leads to profound changes in all levels of inner and outer communication. We will deeply explore many levels of sound; song, sounding of syllables, breath, movement with mindfulness and mantra yoga. These practices produce real physiological change, and confidence in expanding to a continuum of tranquil vitality resulting in greater natural vividness and a compassionate flow of awareness. We not only deeply relax through sound, but we can then cut through the illusion of sound and all vibration as being substantial, leading to uncovering essential spaciousness and luminosity of mind. Meditation is far from being a frozen state. Meditation or mind in its naked state is vividly alive, awake, loving and without constraint. With a great openness of heart and awareness, emptiness of all experience shines through.” Lama Mark Please book as places are limited. For more information please contact Mira at georginamira@yahoo.co.nz or 021 548 781. Costings are still being confirmed, Mira should have the info by next week. |
| March 30, 2011
Wangapeka Retreat Centre, South Island, NZ |
Commemoration of Sayadaw U. ThilawuntaAs 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 current silent Vipassana retreat on Death and Impermanence.
However, on March 30th, at 3:30 pm Lama Mark will lead a public ceremony in remembrance of this precious Dharma Teacher at the Pagoda at Wangapeka. The Pagoda is currently being sanded of peeling paint and a fresh white coat and gold trim will be ready for the March 30th commemoration. Flowers, food, candles, incense and other offerings are welcome, in memory of a tireless Noble Teacher and Meditation Master who mentored the unfolding of many beings, including the late Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche and many members of our Dharma community. Rafael Hoekstra, |
| March 27, 2011
Nelson, South Island, NZ |
The Path of Mindfulness & InsightFor more information please contact Keith
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| March 5 to April 1, 2011
Wangapeka Educational Trust & Retreat Center, New Zealand |
Death, Birth, and Great Bliss: A meditation & biology retreat on the
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| February 10 – February 28, 2011
Queenstown, New Zealand |
Queenstown Dharma Teachings
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. Tuesday 15th – Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th. – 7.00 pm. Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th – (times to be advised) Tuesday 22nd, Wednesday 23rd – 7.00 pm. Saturday 26th, Sunday 27th and Monday 28th – 10 am to 5.00 pm. Note: Empowerments yet to be announced. Contact: qtndharmahouse@yahoo.com Tuesday 1 March 2010 – Lama Mark leaves Queenstown. |
| February 4th and 5th
Wellpark Wellness Retreat Centre at Kawai Purapura Lama Mark Webber Meditation Teaching in New Zealand 2011
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The Path of Liberation-Meditation: Explained Step by Step in an Evening4 February · 7:30 – 9:30pm in the Prema Room Lama 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 The Importance of Mindfulness 5 February · 09:00 – 12:00 The Importance of Mindfulness and Investigation in Freeing up Hindering Emotional States. Cost: $15 room hire fee For more information please contact Mira by email or phone 021 548 781 |
| Sunday, January 30, 2011
Oakland, California. |
Establishing Mental/Emotional Freedom: 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 understandings of cognition and brain science. He will underscore the essentiality of developing ever deepening calm-lucidity, mindfulness and discernment of physical and mental phenomena. There will be many opportunities for questions.For more information on the location, the teachings and accommodation please contact Eve Dion at:evedion@gmail.com or (831) 234-8057 |
September 18, 2010-January 15, 2011
Crystal Mountain Retreat and Study CentreGaliano 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. The empowerment of Sarasvati will be given on October 16th. |
| January 3rd to January 22nd, 2011 (Please note the dates have changed.)  Bodega Resort, North Galiano Island, BC |
Crystal Mountain Society Presents…
THE UNION OF SOUND & AWARENESSThe 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 body, speech and mental-emotional patterns. These patterns become brain maps, built of countless sounds and vibrations. Who we are, who we become is how we sound and vibrate, manifesting what we say and do. We pay close attention to all the internal sounds and vibrations, hour after hour, day after day; and we learn to transform each statement, sound, image and posture into an expression of freedom and compassion. New maps are formed about us and how we experience the world. This three-week retreat focuses on exploring the unity of awareness and sound. Not only can sound soften the “heart” and brighten awareness, but it leads to profound changes in all levels of inner and outer communication. We will deeply explore many levels of sound; song, sounding of syllables, breath, movement with mindfulness and mantra yoga. These practices produce real physiological change, and confidence in expanding to a continuum of tranquil vitality resulting in greater natural vividness and a compassionate flow of awareness. We not only deeply relax through sound, but we can then cut through the illusion of sound and all vibration as being substantial, leading to uncovering essential spaciousness and luminosity of mind. Meditation is far from being a frozen state. Meditation or mind in its naked state is vividly alive, awake, loving and without constraint. With a great openness of heart and awareness, emptiness of all experience shines through.” Lama Mark If you wish to study with Lama Mark privately, he is available for personal guidance and classes. Registrar is Jane at 604-266-6866 or 604-837-4744 or email janemortifee@telus.net |
| November 28 to December 4th, 2010
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| July 10-31, 2010
Galiano Island, BC, Canada |
The Annual Three-week Crystal Mountain Retreat:
The Nature of Community: going into the heart of communing with all.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 vast interconnected web of life and form and we are all part of a immense and intelligent community. But what do we really know of it? How do we participate in and explore this web without confusion, projection and turmoil? The word community literally comes from the roots “together” and “gift”, meaning to “exchange together”, or “give amongst each other”. Which kind of gifts are we giving and receiving: anxiety, harm, confusion or clarity, intelligence and compassion? Are we really aware of what we are exchanging internally and to others? Before we can commune well on a big scale–together with humans, groups and all kinds of creatures–we need to learn about giving and exchanging on the micro level. We require a clarity and depth exploration of what it is like to ‘commune’ with our own organism, to feel deeply comfortable and loving in our own ‘skin’. And the practice of generosity is the basis. Generosity builds great strength of mind. We will learn how to give deeply to our being, by drenching ourselves in mindfulness and loving-kindness, moment by moment and thereby expand this openness to all creatures and forms about us. To commune well is to be clear, alive, discovering, sensing and compassionate. To be clear and compassionate requires a deep physiological dissolving of our mental confusion and turmoil. The 21 Taras Empowerment will be bestowed on Sunday, July 18th.The Empowerments of Namgyal and White Mahakala will also be bestowed.” (Lama Mark) For further information please call Jane at 604-266-6866 or 604-837-4744 or email janemortifee@telus.net Here is the poster for the public classes |
| June 26th and 27th, 2010.
Vancouver School of Theology UBC |
Deep Sensing and Seeing with the Heart:
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| May 18-June 1, 2010.
Dharma Centre of Canada, Kinmount, Ontario |
Contemplating Illusion, Contemplating the Essence: Continuing explorations of the Namgyal Guru YogaTo 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 order to establish the proper order of practice, the foundation teachings and blessing of Refuge, Precepts and Bodhisattva commitments will be given first. In addition, anyone is welcome to attend for a renewal of these essential commitments and practices. After the empowerment of the Namgyal Guru Yoga, there will be teachings, group meditations and sessions of energy-awareness meditation. I will be emphasizing penetrative insight meditations on the illusory nature of all things, nature of mind and compassion for all life. If we wish to experience freedom, a great bliss of non-clinging awareness, then we need to find out what experience really is, from deep inside.” “Let me see if I can clear away any doubts on confusion regarding taking Refuge. I am offering the classic Mahayana blessing of: Taking Refuge, Precepts, Dharma Name, and Bodhisattva commitments (vows) and the explanations and teachings that precede the ceremony. Traditionally and by common sense, it is very important that before entering into Tantric practices that the above be established in the mind-stream. In fact it is not possible to unfold the Yidam practices, which are all Guru Yogas without this commitment, being established first (sometimes beings have this quality in their mind-stream quite naturally, however, even then it is very good to bring it to conscious knowledge and practice). That is why at the beginning of each Empowerment and Sadhana the Refuge and Bodhisattva vow is repeated three times, sometimes a number of times in different ways. To practice Tantra and become the Yidam, practice as a Buddha, and emanate and receive blessings, requires this foundation. However, it is often the case that the Lama allows people to attend and receive Empowerment, even practice Tantra, if they have not formally taken Refuge etc., as the refuge and bodhisattva commitment is said at the beginning of each Empowerment and Sadhana practice; and one hopes at some future time when all is auspicious that the being will formally take Refuge with a Vajrayana teacher. It is very important to one’s ripening. One can take refuge with a teacher(s) many times in a life, and it is good to re-establish one’s commitments and precepts, like a refreshing drink of elixir for strength and vigour, to re-join and remember; especially since it is normal that there have been transgressions or ‘slip ups’ in ethics and bodhicitta commitments. Sometimes beings get lost for a time or go astray in believing that people, places or things are the real Refuge and the means of unfolding wisdom-compassion. When I am the Lama who bestows the blessing, I don’t feel that those attending have an obligation to “be my student”. However, of course, a strong connection is made; it may be the case that the person feels I am their principle teacher, but there are many who study or come to teachings and retreats that have another teacher who they have taken refuge with and who they consider to be ‘their principle Lama’, even ‘root teacher.’ I am offering this blessing more often these days because so many people are attending courses or retreats, especially with Tantric yoga, where I assumed they had taken Mahayana refuge from another teacher and it turns out they have not, even after many years of Tantric practice. And secondly, not all people who practice Tantra are always clear and well founded on the vital importance of Refuge, precepts and Bodhicitta commitments flowing and being fresh in our mind-streams. I have confidence that by taking Refuge etc., and receiving detailed teachings on these foundations of the Path, many impediments to beings unfolding get cleared up. So, from time to time I offer this blessing, especially the explanations and commentaries. How is it possible to have refuge in Guru Mind without refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha: Buddha-nature (Buddha), transmission of Dharma (Dharma) and those who have experienced the transcendental (Sangha)? How is it possible to have refuge in Guru mind without refuge in Vajra Body-Speech-Mind? Not! So we need to take very good care of our minds as mind is the ultimate Refuge, as it is for all other sentient beings. So, let’s start with a deep and well built foundation.” LMW The empowerment of White Tara will also be bestowed. Please feel free to distribute this poster. |
| 2010: March 20 to May 3rd.
Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre, (near Nelson) in New Zealand. |
Neuroplasticty and the Illusory Nature of all PhenomenaThere 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: 21 March to 3 April – 3 April – Those due to depart should clean and vacate their rooms as early as practicable to make them available for those arriving. Second Term A period of personal retreat guidance will be included in the last week, deepening the retreat. You are now invited to make application for a period of retreat commencing on either the 20th of March or the 3rd of April. Please also state the date on which you would propose to leave. All applicants will be advised and from successful applicants a deposit will be requested. “Applications are invited for any of the following: Important Note: Indicated interest is high for all three options. As accommodation is limited places will be allocated as follows: Click here to link to the Wangapeka Website |
| 2010: February 12- March 9
Queenstown, New Zealand |
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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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 Evening talk: Compassion Evening talk:Meditation and the Art of Learning Weekend Retreat: Meditation, the Experience of Freedom and the Neuroplasticity of the Brain Please see the poster. VENUE, REGISTRATION AND ENQUIRIES: |
| January 7-18th
Wuppertal, Germany |
The art and science of meditationEmphasizing 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
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
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.orgwww.dharmacentre.org |
2009: October 8 and 13 at 7PM
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
Ottawa, Ontario |
Unifying Yidam Yoga with Pristine AwarenessThese 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
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
Crystal Mountain Study & Retreat Centre, Galiano Island, BC. |
WEEKEND RETREAT WITH LAMA MARK WEBBEROPEN 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
UBC, Vancouver, Canada |
Meditation, Therapy and Mindfulness: engaging neuroplasticity by direct experienceThe 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
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
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
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
Makarora, South Island, New Zealand |
A Retreat on Mindfulness of Breath and Hua-YenThis 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
Queenstown, NZ |
Empowerment and Teachings of HevajraLama 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
Queenstown, NZ |
Empowerment and Teachings of Vajra YoginiVajra 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 IllusionMovies 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 RebirthLama 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 WebberWeekend 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 RETREATA 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 WongkurWe 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. 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 TherapyThis 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 MeditationIn 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 |
| 2008: Thursday August 28 through to Sunday August 31 Ottawa, Canada |
Generosity and the Craft of AwakeningLiberation 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. 5:30 pm pot luck supper and hello 9:30 am Zambala Yab-Yum Wongkur 2:30 pm class on Zambala Yab-Yum, Generosity and Guru Yoga 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 KarmapaksiThe Wongkur of Karma Paksi will be bestowed on August 16th. Date: Saturday August 16th, 7:30pm followed by teachings on this practice on Sunday 17th at 9:30am. 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 MovementAt 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:
For registration please contact Gisele Sabourin at: 604-877-1469 or email crystalmountainsociety@yahoo.ca |
| 2008: July 8,15,22Page 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- 26Crystal Mountain Retreat and Study Centre
Galiano Island, BC, Canada |
The Tantric Meditation on the Unity of Generosity and Wisdom: Golden Zambala Yab-YumDates: 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 EmptinessA 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: MakaroraQueenstown Dharma Centre |
Buddhist Meditations on Realizing the Naturally Awake StateANNUAL 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 ChristchurchContinuing 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: QueenstownQueenstown Dharma Centre |
The Western Mystical Path: teachings from St. John of the CrossA 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: QueenstownQueenstown 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: QueenstownQueenstown 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 HeartAN 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 – 27The Crystal Group
Hereford, UK |
The Western Mystical Path: teachings from St. John of the CrossA 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 IsraelVisit friends, the country. Exchanges-sharing on Kabbalah and Buddhist meditations. No classes announced. |
| 2007 – October 5th to January 5th, Italy |
The Vajra Mind Retreat in ItalyIndividually 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, Vancouver |
Twelve Manjushris & Wisdom Mind Teachings and MeditationsLama 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 28thCrystal Mountain Retreat and Study Centre, Galiano Island, British Columbia |
Community Gathering and Summer Retreat on Galiano IslandJuly 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 MayQueenstown Dharma Centre, New Zealand |
Ancient Arts for Modern MindsThree 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 MayQueenstown 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 Showwe are presently looking into a trip in early February, if you are interested please email me. |
| 2007 – January 19th to 31stCrystal 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 12thDharma Centre of Canada, Kinmount, Ontario |
The Lucid Mind Retreat: A Three to Five Month RetreatThe 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 VancouverLocation 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/EmpowermentWongkur 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 29thJuly 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 Meditationplease 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 BreathJoin 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 19thDharma Centre of Canada, Kinmount, Ontario |
The Tantra of Demchog, Six Yogas of Naropa & Mahamudra RetreatThere 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 – 26thCrystal 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 & DharmaOpen public talks at Burrard View, 660 North Penticton street on the corner of Wall street. For information please contact TomoyoIhaya OR Jamie |
| 2005 – November 16th – 28th, Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Dream Yoga – The Mind Yogas of Night and Day DreamsWith 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 MindAt 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 LankaWe 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 BreathSummer 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 MindfulnessPlease contact Simon Michaels |
| 2005 – May 13th to 19thQueenstown, 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 Tripand 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 MindfulnessCourse 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 ZealandIf you are interested in traveling and studying with Lama Mark please contact Jamie |
| 2005 – March 26th to April 3rd Queenstown, N. Z. |
Meditations through ArtLama 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 24thQueenstown, 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 13thWangapeka Study & Retreat Centre, South Island, N. Z. |
Wondrous EmbodimentAn 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 – 20thDharma Centre of Canada, Kinmount, Ont. |
Vajra Yogini RetreatThe 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 EgoOpen public talks in Vancouver. |
| 2005 – January 14th to February 5thCrystal Mountain, Galiano Island, BC. |
The Vital BreathThis 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 RetreatsThree 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 – 27The 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 2Awareness 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 -30thCrystal 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 RetreatClarifying the natural state: Mahamudra, the Great Movement Insight retreat with Mark Webber and Mala Sikka, for information contact Mala Sikka |
| 2004 – April 18th – May 13thQueenstown, 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. 13thCrystal 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, 7:30pmCrystal 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 pmMuseum 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 MovementContinuation 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. |
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