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+|retreattype=Three-year retreat
+|center=Gomde Pyrénées
+|centerstreet=Mas Can Pere Courreu RD13
+|centercity=la bastide
+|centerstateprov=france
+|centerpostalcode=66110
+|centercountry=France
+|startdate=2026-01-06
+|enddate=2029-12-31
+|retreatmaster=Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche , Drupön Lama Tenzin Sangpo.
+|retreatadministrator=Mikki
+|[email protected]
+|retreatliaison=Mikki
+|[email protected]
+|cvedu=University of Wisconsin Madison. Business degree. Economics and Marketing. 2008-2012.
+|cvwork=Professional Experience
+Spirit Rock Mediation Center — WoodAcre, California
+Facilities/Operations Specialist
+March 2025 – Present
+• HVAC/ Heating maintenance and repair. Carpentry, electrical and mechanical repairs and
+maintenance. Vehicle, tractor, and ground equipment repair and maintenance.
+Esalen Institute — Big Sur, California
+Property Manager / Head of Facilities
+May 2022 – June 2024
+• Managing director of maintenance, IT, and grounds/landscaping departments, managing a
+team of 15 onsite staff and departments.
+• Oversee daily operations, ensuring effective scheduling and completion of daily
+maintenance calls with guest experience as top priority.
+• Plan and execute large infrastructure and Capital improvement protects in collaboration
+with outside contractors and vendors.
+• Manage and track departmental budgets for maintenance, grounds, and IT operations.
+• Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs for HVAC, Refrigeration,
+hydronic heating systems, company vehicles and general upkeep of property.
+• Certified potable water plant operator / Septic system maintenance and operator
+• Implementing documentation of planned maintenance, property and mechanical
+operations handbook
+• Mechanical operations and maintenance of pool systems, potable water system, hot
+springs supply systems and multiple septic system to integrate with PLC controls and
+data collection.
+• Maintain and service 7 onsite propane generators.
+Karme Choling Meditation Center — Barnet, Vermont
+Property Manager / Director of Operations
+May 2016 – April 2022
+• Director of property operations, including maintenance, groundskeeping, event set up and
+IT departments.
+• Designed, fundraised, coordinated and implemented large remodeling and infrastructure
+projects with local contractors and onsite maintenance staff
+• Managed departmental budgets and collaborated on long-term planning for facility
+upgrades.
+• Organized summer volunteer crew for large retreats and events. Coordinated camp
+ground set up and take down
+• Day to day maintenance and upkeep of property with on site staff
+• Implementing documentation of planned maintenance, property design and mechanical
+operations handbook for HVAC, Hydronic heating systems, potable water and septic
+systems and vehicle maintenance
+ZaZen Remodeling — Vermont
+Sole Proprietor, Remodeling Contractor
+– 2022
+• Specialized in residential remodeling, including framing, finish carpentry, plumbing, and
+electrical work.
+• Managed all aspects of client projects, from initial consultation and design to completion.
+• Ensured timely project delivery within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality
+workmanship.
+|studiedtibetan=Yes
+|spokentibcomprehension=Basic communication skills
+|writtentibcomprehension=Basic reading comprehension
+|tibetanrequiredforretreat=Not required
+|tibetanretreatparts=the retreat will be done in english with Tibetian in the english translated text.
+|otherlanguage1=english
+|otherlanguage1Prof=Native command
+|otherlanguage2=french
+|otherlanguage2Prof=Basic communication skills
+|otherlanguage3=spanish
+|otherlanguage3Prof=Basic communication skills
+|introbuddhism=2012 in the Madison Wisconsin Shambhala city center. IN 2016 i went to Karme Choling to become the property manager at a Center started by Trungpa Rinpoche. Living and working in that enviornment for 6 years was a wonderful opportunity to do many group month long and week long retreats. I was fortunate to be able to do 9 one month long solitary retreats while I was there.
+|refugehistory=I took refuge with Skayong Mimpham in 2017.
+I took refuge with Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in in 2022
+I took Refuge with Chokyi Nymia Rinpoche in 2024
+|formalvows=Yes
+|formalvowsdetails=Bodhisattva Vow with Khyentse Rinpoche and Chokyi Nymia Rinpoche
+|ngondrocomplete=No
+|ngondroPartialComplete=Yes
+|ngondroPartialBegin=2022-06-21
+|ngondroPartialDetails=I have completed Refuge, prostrations, Bodhichitta, Vajrasattva, Mandala and I am working on guru yoga.
+|previousretreatscomplete=Yes
+|previousretreatsdetails=3 one month long dathuns at Karme Choling
+one month long Solitary retreats at Karme Choling
+three month long zazen group practice at Tassaraja zen center
+month long Ngondro at Ka-Nying Monastery in Kathmandu Nepal
+|ynadvstudiesprogs=No
+|ynofferedservices=Yes
+|offeredservicesdetails=I was the property manager at Karme choling for 6 years.
+I worked at Tassaraja for three months as facilities support staff.
+I worked at Gomde California for one month as support staff.
+I currently work at Spirit Rock meditation center as a facilities specialist.
+|othercommunitywork=i have been leading a dharma and recovery group for 8 years for those in 12 step recovery from addiction.
+I have been bringing meditation and support to Mental health institutions in the northern California for those in need of support for addiction and recovery, those interested in mediation.
+|retreatduration=43
+|StartFunding=2026-06-21
+|EndFunding=2029-12-21
+|costestimateCurrency=EUR
+|costestimate=32,250
+|requestedamountCurrency=EUR
+|requestedamount=20,000
+|othermoney=personal savings and a fundraiser to try and gather the remaining funds for retreat.
+|letterofmotivation=I have been very fortunate to meet authentic teachers and create a karmic link with an authentic lineage, I do not want to take this gift lightly. I have been very fortunate to be able to serve over the past 10 years as the director of operations for two dharma centers, taking service as the path to be close to the teachings, teachers and practice is most important to me.
+At this time I feel the most important thing i can do is to completely take the time and attention to dedicate to study, contemplation and mediation. To be able to completely dedicate my time and attention to practice is so rare and so hard to find.
+Last year I had a near death experience that gave me the felt sense and not just a contemplation practice, that soon we will all pass. The only thing I feel I will take with me at that moment, is my state of mind and I will be pushed and pulled by my karma.
+I find myself now reading and re-reading some of the great teaching from the past masters and everyday as i read my Ngondro text, I realize the precious causes and conditions that have come together to bring me into an authentic lineage and connection with an authentic guru. I do not want to take this opportunity for granted or waste this opportunity now. I know that death may come swiftly and unexpected, without warning.
+It has been suggested by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche to pursue the three year retreat, to dedicate my time to practice. I know it will not be easy to abandon the eight worldly concerns and dedicate all my energy and attention to practice. but when I think of anything and all the things one could possibly do in one's life, taking the time to completely dedicate oneself and rely completely on the three jewels and practice the authentic dharma, i cannot think of anything more beneficial at this point. If i truly wish to be of good service to others I have to first tame the mind, train the mind and recognize the nature of mind, to truly give myself completely to the benefit of others.
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