2024 Holiday

Mahamudra Retreat

December 26-31, 2024

with Scott Wellenbach

This six day retreat is a rare opportunity to practice the profound teachings and pith practice instructions of mahamudra shamatha and vipashyana as they are presented in The Ocean of Definitive Meaning by the Ninth Gyalwang Karmapa, Wangchuk Dorje.

We will be guided by Scott Wellenbach, who has studied and practiced mahamudra under the guidance of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.

Continuing on from previous Holiday Mahamudra Retreats (2015-2023), we will review and practice teachings on mahamudra shamatha during the first few days of the retreat, and then go on to explore the vipashyana investigations.

Halifax Shambhala Centre – Main Shrine Room Tuesday, December 26 – Sunday, December 31,  9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

$125.00, Generosity policy on request.

Registration & Payment:

Advanced registration is necessary.  Please let us know if you plan to attend, and register and pay before Dec. 20.  

Participation:

It’s best if you can commit to the entire retreat; if you cannot, plan to participate fully at the beginning, and for as long as you can. Open to all vajrayana students who have been formally introduced to the practice of mahamudra shamatha and vipashyana.

Please come for a day, or two, or three…. or all six. The cost per single day is $25.

Please use these coupon codes for less than the full six days…

• First day:  Vc5dZu
• First & second days:  Zs4Jg4
• First, second, & third days:  kTQpBs
• Days one through four:  CqAFKH

Lunch: Lunch will be served at a small additional cost.

This event takes place at the Halifax Shambhala Centre, an inclusive and accessible community space. You can find other public and introductory events here.

The Halifax Shambhala Centre maintains a SCENT-FREE environment.  Please DO NOT wear or use any scented products.  Many of us are highly allergic.

Please note that open beverage containers (glasses, cups etc) are not allowed in the shrine rooms. You might want to bring your water bottle and/or travel mug.  No single-use plastic bottles, please.

Parking in the area of the Centre is very restricted on weekdays.  Please plan to make alternate transport arrangements.