Rhea Colmar

Rhea Colmar considers herself a student in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche as well as other contemporary Buddhist teachers.  As a public health nurse, Rhea is interested in the intersection of meditation, health, and well-being, on both the individual and societal levels. She has a background in dance and massage & bodywork.

Recently, she has been teaching on topics such as Meditation, Buddhism, and Qigong for the Shambhala Mandala, as well as other organizations and meditation communities. Professionally she has certifications for her therapeutic work, Qigong and Mindfulness meditation.

Upcoming Programs by Rhea Colmar

[Online] The Tibetan Buddhist Path: Glimpses of Awakening

Also with Daniel Nguyen, Emilia Volz, Jean Marie Robbins, Mark Nowakowski, Pamela Bothwell and Molly DeShong

January 8 - April 9, 2026
The Tibetan Buddhist Path Glimpses of Awakening Year 1: September 2025 to May 2026

• Module 4 began live on March 5

• Live Online Recordings for each module are available after the live class. Join anytime

Take your seat on the path of wakefulness.

Module 4: Exploring the Noble Truths - Part 2

Also with Jean Marie Robbins and Mark Nowakowski

March 5 - April 9, 2026

Module 4: Confusion and Awakening Spring 2026 “The path is the goal.” — Chögyam Trungpa This final module completes the arc of the foundational path. We revisit suffering and its origin, and begin to understand cessation not as an idea but as an experience. From here, we explore the eightfold path as a practical guide […]