Tuesdays and Thursdays

Continuation of September’s 27-29 course. Everyone is welcome to attend. For further information contact: Susan McDonald at 905 885 3745 or Jorge Periera in Port Hope, Ontario. 10am-noon & 2-4pm.

Awareness and Movement classes and workshop that bring together classic dharma with movement hosted by Crystal Staff

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.

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. 9:00am – 12:00 and 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

A workshop called Dharma in a Drop of Water – microscopic explorations. Bring along an unusual/unique Cheese, fruit, or a bit of dessert.

Twenty-one Taras Retreat for information contact: Jamie

The Practice of the Mandala of Twenty-one Taras Retreat and Teaching with Mark Webber and Mala Sikka for information contact: Jamie January 31st – Feb. 13th: Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, B.C.

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 […]

Mark will be joining approximately twenty of Namgyal Rinpoche’s students on a natural history sailing cruise of the Seychelles Islands.

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

July 3 -16th, 2004 The Mandala of the 12 Manjushris and an introduction to Abhidhamma. July 18-30th, 2004 Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, B.C. A Mahamudra (Vipassana) retreat. For further information until April 1st please contact Helen Foster, for after April 1st please contact Denise Truax.

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

The meditative practice of Karma Pakshi, the second Karmapa is a powerful guru yoga with many profound pith instructions on Mahamudra. Mahamudra (Vipassana) Retreat: August 28 – September 9th The fruit of Mahamudra is the realization of the nature of mind, the natural state. Dharma Centre of Canada, Kinmount, Ontario

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

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

Open public talks in Vancouver.

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

The Nature of Freedom and the ego. Open public talks at the Toronto Dharma Centre.

Mark is studying at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

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

Lama Mark will focus on the major issues facing young women and men growing up in today’s world. He will talk about cultural, family and environmental pressures that support anxiety, and the needs for affection, power, withdrawal and submission. Going beyond the thinking mind, through art, physical exercises and other meditations, we will explore these […]

If you are interested in traveling and studying with Lama Mark please contact Jamie

Course and Silent Retreat. Makarora Homestead and Holiday House, N. Z. One and a half hours drive away from Queenstown.

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

and further marine plankton studies on the west coast. South Island, N. Z.

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 Queenstown, N. Z.

Please contact Simon Michaels

Please contact Tzippy Kalish for information.

Summer Retreat at Crystal Mountain retreat & study centre. Please contact Helen Foster. Crystal Mountain, Galiano Island, B.C.

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

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

With teachings on the Extraordinary Foundation Practices as taught in the Tantric Buddhist tradition. This retreat is just outside of Winnipeg, at a St. Benedict Nunnery. Open Public talks at the Dharma Centre of Winnipeg at 7pm, please contact Gerry Kopelow for directions to the centre and for information and registration for the retreats.

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

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 […]

There will be teachings on the inner fire yoga, some practices of the 6 Yogas of Naropa, all integrated with the Mahamudra. Demchog Tib. (Cakrasamvara. Skt.) is one of the major meditations of the highest yoga class of Tantra. It focuses on assisting in the realization of the Clear Light mind; the union of bliss […]

Join us in a class that will explore the breath in a myriad of ways leading us to meditation. 230pm to 530pm at Indigo Spirit Yoga, to register or for information contact jamie

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 […]

please contact Jamie for more info and registration. Click here for the poster

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

July 8th to 11th Family Retreat: Continuum of Awareness, traditional incense making, meditations and evening teachings. With a focus on community building and Dharma practice in daily life. The family retreat is not a prerequisite for the Diamond Dakini retreat but will be a very supportive way to move into the longer retreat, attendance is […]

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

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

The Dharma Centre of Canada is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity to do a deep meditation retreat with Lama Mark Webber. No specific program has been set up; this retreat will be primarily tailored to each participant’s requirements and experience. Though each participant will have an individual program of retreat work, many participants will […]

Unfolding the Nature of Loving-kindness and Emptiness. A 12 day retreat on Galiano Island. please contact Johanna for more information or registration. Crystal Mountain Retreat & Study Centre ,Galiano Island, B.C.

Tuscon Gem and Mineral Show

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. Queenstown Dharma Centre, New Zealand

Three months of Public teachings, guided meditations, weekend meditation retreats and Wongkurs in Queenstown New Zealand. please email: qtndharmahouse (at) yahoo.com for more information or registration. Queenstown Dharma Centre, New Zealand

July 6th, 7th and 8th Community Gathering – everyone welcome July 8th – 28th The Songs of Liberation please For information and a registration form: Please email Denise Truax to Register : dtruax (at) ontera.net or phone Helen Foster for information at (604) 947 0987 Crystal Mountain Retreat and Study Centre, Galiano Island, British Columbia

Lama Mark will confer the Wongkurs of the Twelve Manjushris: August 7th, 8th and 9th Followed with teachings and meditations of the Wisdom Mind: August 10th and 11th Manjushri, as a meditation deity is an embodiment of the Wisdom Mind fully integrated with the compassion to teach and lead beings to Liberation. The Tantric meditations […]

Individually guided meditation programs with weekly interviews. Teachings on the topic of the Western Mystical path. Readings and commentary from St. John of the Cross’s manual of meditation called the Ascent of Mt. Carmel forms the core of this retreat’s teaching and meditations. Also teachings on the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions of meditation, faults and […]

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

“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 […]

A BOLD ILLUMINATION OF THE MEDITATIVE PATH Lama Mark Webber will be teaching on the topic of the Western Mystical path, a subject he is currently teaching and exploring during the three-month San Ginesio retreat. Readings and commentary from St. John of the Cross’s manual of meditation called the Ascent of Mt. Carmel will form […]

“The 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 […]

AN EXPLORATION OF THE HEART SUTRA. Lama Mark will be teaching from the Heart Sutra during this non-residential retreat. The Heart Sutra is one of the great Buddhist classics pointing directly to the nature of emptiness, the essence of all experience and wisdom mind. It is a pithy and poetic meditation text, compassionate and deeply […]

“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 […]

“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 […]

A BOLD ILLUMINATION OF THE MEDITATIVE PATH Lama Mark Webber will be teaching on the topic of the Western Mystical path, a subject he is currently teaching and exploring during the three-month San Ginesio retreat. Readings and commentary from St. John of the Cross’s manual of meditation called the Ascent of Mt. Carmel will form […]

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

ANNUAL THREE-WEEK MAKARORA RETREAT Lama Mark will be bestowing the empowerment of Karma Paksi and giving teachings from texts by the great 8th century teacher and yogi, Padmasambhava. There will be individual meditation guidance and group practice sessions. This retreat will be a great opportunity to learn the essence of meditation, mind yoga and some […]

A week’s teaching on lovingkindness and Emptiness. The empowerment of Six-armed White Mahakala will also be bestowed. Please contact Janet Eades for more information or registration.

Dates: July 7-26th (three-weeks), with one, two and three week options.* “Generosity- both the act of giving and receiving- is a vital root nourishing all meditative and spiritual growth. Without generosity conjoined with penetrative insight, the fruits of one’s practice, especially meditative concentration are always weak. Zambala is a principle Tantric meditative deity (Yidam) for […]

“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. Page […]

At 3630 West Broadway, Vancouver, (a few doors west of Banyen Books) 7:00 to 9:00 pm These three evening classes will cover these topics and more: For registration please contact Gisele Sabourin at: 604-877-1469 or emailcrystalmountainsociety@yahoo.ca

The Wongkur of Karma Paksi will be bestowed on August 16th.This is a profound Guru Yoga for the cultivation of mental strength, protection of the Dharma, and the realization of Wisdom. The prerequisite for attendance is the completion of 100,000 mantras of Chenresig or another Yidam. Date: Saturday August 16th, 7:30pm followed by teachings on […]

Liberation and awakening is really a grand craft. And meditation is a craft, not a rote technique. Re-orientate to crafting a Path of Awakening through the joy of building, discovering, unlearning, making mistakes, studying, asking questions-questing-a mandala of projects all with awareness. This is an essential view. We must learn how to patiently chip away, […]

In two nights of classes, Lama Mark will set forth a path of Freedom through the practice of generosity and meditation. “Generosity is a high practice, with profound scope and consequences for all of us. Classically the meditation on generosity was to dissolve fear in oneself and others. Without embracing generosity at many levels, our […]

This retreat-workshop will be given by Lama Mark Webber at UBC-Vancouver School of Theology. It is intended for practicing therapists. Any other interested people besides therapists or for any further inquires regarding workshop details, please contact Cutting Edge Innovative Workshops: Saskia Soeterikor Debi Hartwell A description of the workshop can be seen on the poster.

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. Bodega Resort, Galiano Island, […]

We are pleased to announce that the empowerment of Sarasvati will be given by Lama Mark Webber in Vancouver. This Wongkur is open for all to attend. It is a profound empowerment for the development of Wisdom, Memory and Eloquence. Time: 9:15am Date: Sunday, 21st December Location: 1253 Chestnut Street, Vancouver Please bring Tibetan musical […]

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 […]

Weekend 1- (Forest Retreat Centre- Waldpädagogisches Zentrum Burgholz) Jan. 23-25th – Open to all 1) Teachings on Tantra: What it means, why it developed and how it developed. How Tantra works and why it is so important to Western practitioners of Dharma; Tantra and Compassion; the meaning and importance of transmission and Wongkur (Empowerment); Tantra […]

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 […]

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

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

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 […]

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 […]