The Wisdom Seat Retreat
at Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
Woodstock, NY
October 25th - November 2nd, 2025
Program Description
We invite you to join us for this in-person Autumn retreat at the Karma TriyanaDharmachakra monastery in the delightful upstate New York Catskill Mountains. Michael Carroll, cofounder of The Wisdom Seat will be leading this 8-day practice intensive, supported by members of The Wisdom Seat staff. This retreat is designed to help us deepen our mindfulness-awareness meditation and integrate it into our daily life. The retreat will include:
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6 - 7 hours of daily shrine room meditation alternating sitting and walking during each session
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Breath and body relaxation practices
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Outdoor walking meditation
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Periodic group meditation instruction
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Readings from Buddhist texts
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Dharma talks and discussion
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Individual meditation instruction upon request
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An hour+ of helping hands
Participants will be asked to observe “functional silence” throughout most of the retreat, limiting verbal communication to a minimum.
Vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be offered, with access to snacks, coffee, and tea throughout the retreat.
Since the retreat will be limited to 30 participants, those attending will be expected to participate in all 8 days of the retreat.
Local Commuters may participate 8 days or less.
Accomodations
Four options for accommodations will be offered.
When you register, please select from one of these 4 options.
Single Room
$1,400
Room for one person, with a private bathroom.
Shared Private Room
$1,160
Room for two or three, with a private bathroom.
Dorm Room
$900
Dorms accommodate four to eight. Occupants share a bathroom.
"Local Commuter"
$60/day suggested donation
This is for local residents who are staying at their own offsite accommodations.
Register
Full Retreat Registration
Full Retreat Registration: Choose this if you need overnight accommodation at the retreat venue.
Local Commuter Registration
Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
335 Meads Mountain Road
Woodstock, NY 12498.
Karma Triyana Dharmachakra is the North American Seat of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje.
Schedule
Activity | Time |
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Practice session #1 | 7:00am – 8:00am |
Breakfast | 8:00am – 8:45am |
Practice session #2 | 9:00am – 12:00pm |
Lunch | 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
Work, break & study session | 1:00pm – 2:30pm |
Practice session #3 Includes breath and body relaxation practices | 2:30pm – 4:30pm |
Tea break | 4:30pm – 5:00pm |
Practice session #4 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm |
Dinner and break | 6:00pm – 7:00pm |
Practice session #5 Includes Dharma talk/discussion | 7:00 – 8:30pm |
Lights out | 9:30pm |