Shambhala Dzogchen Retreat: Werma Track with Acharya Christie Cashman

Register below for the Vajrayana Garchen: Shambhala Dzogchen Retreat with Sakyong Jamgön Mipham Rinpoche-Werma Track with Acharya Christie Cashman.

Prerequisite: Authorization to practice the Werma Sadhana

Acharya Christie Cashman entered the Shambhala Buddhist teachings in 1971, dedicating herself to intensive study and practice, and eventually teaching a full range of courses, from introductory meditation intensives at Naropa University to Vajrayana sadhana classes and Shambhala Training levels. For many years she taught at the three-month Vajradhatu Seminary and worked closely with Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche on curriculum design and implementation. Christie moved to Nova Scotia in 1987, and in subsequent years taught at several Warrior and Kalapa Assemblies. From 1999 to 2003 she served as international executive director of Shambhala Training, and today she continues to engage in Shambhala and Buddhist curriculum development and the training of teachers. Christie and her husband live in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Lodge Single or Double accommodations are currently not available. If you want to be put on a waitlist for the Lodge, or if you have other housing questions, please send an email to housing@shambhalamountain.org with Shambhala Dzogchen Retreat Waitlist in the subject line and indicating your housing preference. When rooms become available, they will be assigned by order of the date requested.

Extend Your Stay. We are offering a 25% housing discount for additional nights. Come early and relax before your program starts or stay an extra day or more after this program to savor your retreat experience.

Please arrive between 2 and 5pm. No activities are scheduled for departure day. View Detailed Program Information.