Daylong Mahamudra Retreat
Saturday, April 18, 2026: 9-3
Join us on Saturday, April 18 for an intensive daylong Mahamudra meditation retreat, dedicated to resting directly in the nature of mind. Throughout the day, we will draw inspiration and guidance from selections in Songs of Realization and Pith Instructions by Khenpo Gangshar.
As a support to everyone’s practice, the day will be held in silence except for a discussion period toward the end, and participants should please bring a vegetarian lunch to avoid having to leave. This retreat is suitable for those with prior meditation experience.
Registration is not required and there is no set fee to attend. Offerings of any amount to support VVP are welcome and can be made in cash or on our website via PayPal or Venmo. Please e-mail Daniel (ddranetz@hotmail.com) if you have any questions.
Schedule:
9:00: Doors open/settle in
9:15-10:15: Opening Chants/Session 1
10:20-11:00: Session 2
11:10-11:50: Session 3
11:50-12:30: Lunch
12:30-1:10: Session 4
1:20-2:00: Session 5
2:00-2:40: Discussion period
2:40-3:00: Closing Chants
Lama Karma Drodhul
Teachings on Song of the Mani Mantra by Khenpo Gangshar Wangpo
Saturday & Sunday, March 21-22, 2026
During this weekend Lama Karma will teach on a song by the twentieth-century Tibetan master Khenpo Gangshar Wangpo explaining the mantra of Chenrezik, the bodhisattva of compassion. He will also bestow the empowerment of Chenrezik. The refuge vow is a prerequisite for receiving the empowerment and will be offered just before it. [NOTE: You must attend in person to receive the refuge vow and/or empowerment.]
Lama Karma Drodhul is a resident teacher and former president of Karma Triyana Dharmachakra in Woodstock, NY. He was born in East Tibet, where he began his training at Thrangu Monastery, and later completed two three-year retreats under Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche at Karme Ling in Delhi, NY. Lama Karma has taught widely in North and South America, and he is the author of two books, Amrita of Eloquence and Siddhas of Ga.
Registration is required to attend. This teaching is provided on a donation basis. Offerings to Lama Karma and VVP are gratefully accepted. VVP is a local non-profit organization entirely reliant on donations and membership dues. Please give generously so that we can continue to offer programs like this.
For questions about registration (or to notify us that you’re canceling an in-person registration), please contact Kay at kay.sullivan@maine.edu.