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 […]

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

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

The 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 […]

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

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

A mini retreat-With Lama Mark Webber 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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

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

A four week retreat at the Wangapeka Educational Trust & Retreat Center, New Zealand, organized by the Queenstown Dharma House. A one-week introductory option* Lama Mark will be teaching a three-week Vipassana retreat that starts with one-week of nature studies and body awareness. “Week One-Opening up the Enquiring Mind: To prime the mind of enquiry, […]

For more information please contact Keith For more details and to download the poster click here

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

“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 […]

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

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

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, […]

Galiano Island, BC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

-Essential Pointers for unifying meditation practice and daily living- An Evening with Lama Mark Webber starting at 7pm.This will be the last opportunity to be with Lama Mark in Vancouver until his return June 2013.Location: 1444 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver

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

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

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

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

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

730 PM June 25, 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 […]

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

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 Mini Retreats,  Classes and meditations. Please note* The Galiano dates have changed, see poster. The Rossland class times are: 7:30pm friday, 9:30am + 7:30pm Sat, White Tara Wongkur 9:30am Sunday, followed by a class in the afternoon, time to be announced that morning.(3-5pm)

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

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

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

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

Mahamudra - View, Meditation and Conduct: recognition of innate pristine mind from mind, awareness and consciousness Teachings by Lama Mark Webber Location: 33 Marion St., Toronto, Dates and times: September 24 & 25 (weekend): 10:00 am & 3:00 pm September 26, 27, 28: 7:30 pm Contact: Tracy Sheridan,  tracysheridan108@gmail.com Classes will be mainly based on […]

 at Namgyal Choling Gompa and Crystal Mountain Society, Galiano Island, B.C. Canada. with Lho Ontul Rinpoche, Lho Ratna Rinpoche & Lama Mark Webber It is with great joy that Crystal Mountain Society and Lama Mark Webber are very pleased to announce a three-month meditation retreat to be opened by Lho Ontul Rinpoche. It is a rare privilege […]