The Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II

Name: The Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II
Start: 2025-04-25
End: 2025-04-27
Location: Casa Werma
Rating: 5

5.0020 reviews

Libertad 80, El Mono, Pátzcuaro, Mich., México

April 25 - 27, 2025

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Erica

Details of this retreat

Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in Level I, we want to learn more. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask underlying fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing basic goodness. Prerequisite: Shambhala Training Level I
The program is open to people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path.

Tentative schedule:
Friday, April 25, 2025, 6 pm - 8 pm, Public talk
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 am - 7 pm, Group retreat (lunch and snack included)
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 10 am - 6 pm, Group retreat (lunch and snack included)
Shambhala Training is the study and practice of Shambhala warriorship: living fearlessly in the present moment with open hearts and compassion towards all. It is founded on the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa as presented in the book, Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior and it emphasizes the simple and profound technique of mindfulness and awareness meditation to help us realize our own potential and create a good human society on this earth.

Full program tuition not including accommodations: $1500 pesos/$75.00 USD. We are committed to including people of all income levels; scholarship and a sliding scale are available. If you need financial assistance, we encourage you to send us an email.

Pay-It-Forward program tuition not including accommodations: $3800 pesos/$187 USD.

We invite all who are able to do so to consider paying the Pay-It-Forward tuition rate. By doing so, you make it possible for us to offer scholarships to others, particularly our Mexico sangha, while also covering the direct cost of your stay here and contributing to our year-round operations. Please select Pay-It-Forward Tuition Add-On in Registration.

Travel arrangements: We recommend flights into Morelia airport (90 minutes away by car). We can help with travel arrangements, please inquire about options. Please visit our How to Get Here page for more info. All participant air travel will be offset by The Good Traveler carbon offset program.

If you have any questions regarding this program, please send us an email at: hello@casawerma.org Read More

Getting Here

Casa Werma, Libertad 80, El Mono, Pátzcuaro, Mich., México

Accommodation

Off-site Estancia de la Era King Suite

Estancia de la Era is a lovely inn only half a block away that gives our guests a special nightly rate when reserved and paid through Casa Werma. This is a large private room with a King Size bed and a sofa bed, offset from the street with a beautiful view, ensuite two baths and fireplace. Hotel Estancia de La Era is located in the heart of Pátzcuaro, one of the most magical places in Mexico, surrounded by lush, natural scenery and a 16th Century colonial architecture. The balance between the city and nature provides the perfect setting for a peaceful relaxation. Your stay includes wonderful amenities while you enjoy the magic of this historic place. *** Please do not make reservations with these hotels on your own. Participants have lost their reservation when they have done this as it’s difficult for the hotel and Casa Werma to keep track of who’s reserved separately and who’s reserved through us. Casa Werma does add a small surcharge to the rates given to us by the hotels to account for PayPal, credit card and other banking fees. Thank you for your understanding. *** Read More

Colibri Suite - programs

The colorful Colibri Suite has one king-size bed or two individual beds, and ensuite bathroom with shower only. Available for 1 – 2 participants. Read More

Leoncita (Full size bed)

We have the cozy Leoncita bedroom with a matrimonial/full-size bed tucked behind the kitchen with access to a semi-public bathroom in the corridor of the Casa Grande. Read More

Camping in the Garden

Puedes acampar en el jardin de Casa Werma. Te pedimos traer tu propia tienda y bolsa de dormir. Podemos prestarte una toalla y cobijas. La temperatura nocturna en Pátzcuaro suele ser de 9ºC/50ºF, de modo que es importante que traigas ropa adecuada para el frío. Hay un baño externo que puede ser utilizado por quienes acampen; los jardines son hermosos. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can camp at Casa Werma, in the various acres of garden. We request you bring your own tent and sleeping bag. We can provide a towel and extra blankets. Nights in Patzcuaro are usually around 50*F/9*C, so it is important to bring warm clothing. There is a nice outdoor bathroom available to campers and the gardens are beautiful. Read More

Off-site Estancia De La Era Queen Size

Estancia de la Era is a lovely inn only half a block away that gives our guests a special nightly rate when reserved and paid through Casa Werma. They have private rooms with ensuite baths and fireplaces. Perfect for a single or couple. Hotel Estancia de La Era is located in the heart of Pátzcuaro, one of the most magical places in Mexico, surrounded by lush, natural scenery and a 16th Century colonial architecture. The balance between the city and nature provides the perfect setting for a peaceful relaxation. Your stay includes wonderful amenities while you enjoy the magic of this historic place. *** Please do not make reservations with these hotels on your own. Participants have lost their reservation when they have done this as it’s difficult for the hotel and Casa Werma to keep track of who’s reserved separately and who’s reserved through us. Casa Werma does add a small surcharge to the rates given to us by the hotels to account for PayPal, credit card and other banking fees. Thank you for your understanding. *** Read More

Off-site Estancia de la Era - King Size

Estancia de la Era is a lovely inn only half a block away that gives our guests a special nightly rate when reserved and paid through Casa Werma. This is a large private room, offset from the street with a beautiful view, ensuite baths and fireplace. Guests can indicate whether they would like two twin beds or one king-size bed. Hotel Estancia de La Era is located in the heart of Pátzcuaro, one of the most magical places in Mexico, surrounded by lush, natural scenery and a 16th Century colonial architecture. The balance between the city and nature provides the perfect setting for a peaceful relaxation. Your stay includes wonderful amenities while you enjoy the magic of this historic place. *** Please do not make reservations with these hotels on your own. Participants have lost their reservation when they have done this as it’s difficult for the hotel and Casa Werma to keep track of who’s reserved separately and who’s reserved through us. Casa Werma does add a small surcharge to the rates given to us by the hotels to account for PayPal, credit card and other banking fees. Thank you for your understanding. *** Read More

Commuter

Select this option if you do not require lodging (you have your own home or have made other accommodation arrangements). Read More

Customer Reviews

5.00 out of 5.0 average rating

Luisa • Mar 30, 2025

5.0

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Excelent place

I will return when I can. Casa Wema is and excelent place for taking a retreat. Richard John is and excelent Ashaya. All the personal is frendly, the gardens are beautifull, the food is excelent and healthy. I recomend it a lot. Read More

Anonymous • Oct 13, 2023

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Peaceful meditation retreat in a small colonial city in the highlands of Mexico

Casa Werma is such a lovely retreat space—it is truly one of the lungs of Patzcuaro with its marvelous gardens. The staff are kind and hospitable as well! Read More

Doreen • Jun 16, 2023

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Tranquility

I have rented the casita at Casa Werma twice now and both times have felt tranquility being surrounded by nature in the beautiful garden. My time there refreshed my soul. Read More

Astrid • Apr 11, 2023

5.0

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Casa Werma - The place to stay!

I had the most wonderful stay at Casa Werma and would love to come back. The staff, gardens and accomodation was far beyond my imagination. Casa Werma is walking distance to everything in downtown Patzcuaro. Read More

Jonathan • Apr 10, 2023

5.0

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A uniquely peaceful, meditative garden retreat.

Casa Werma is superlative place to spend peaceful, meditative time in the midst Patzcuaro, one of Mexico's most delightful, vibrant towns. There are 2 lovely rooms for couples and a casita. The food is excellent, and attentive staff couldn't be more hospitable & knowledgable. Casa Werma extends their good fortune by engaging with the town's community. Read More

The Birth of the Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Erica Cohen

Details of this retreat

Getting Here