Founded in 1970 by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Karme Choling is one of the oldest and most renowned Buddhist retreat centers in North America. Under the spiritual direction of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, we offer programs for Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhist practitioners at all levels, seminars that introduce the view of meditation to all aspects of life, solitary cabin retreats, and extended staff and residency programs.