Shambhala Training is a series of weekend retreats and classes. Each weekend examines different aspects of human experience and presents the view that human beings, at the core, are fundamentally awake and good.
Through learning and becoming familiar with ones own mind and developing a personal meditation practice one develops tools for being present and meeting with others and discussing. It all begins with giving ourselves the opportunity to reconnect with our true human existence—the experience of our five senses, the feeling of emotions in our body, and yes, even the awareness of thoughts across our minds.
The classes are all taught by people who have been meditating and trained in this tradition.
The Art of Being Human – Level One
Birth of a Warrior – 2
Warrior in the World – 3
Awakened Heart – 4
Open Sky – 5
The Atlantic region is presenting this whole series of levels online. They are ideally taken in order as they build on each other. Repeating a level is half price and is encouraged in the same way that repeated or daily meditation only deepens ones understanding of oneself.
* all events in Shambhala are supported by Shambhala’s Code of Conduct. We ask that all participants take some time to read it – as you are expected to abide by it. Thank you.
Shambhala Training Levels include:
• Guided meditation practice
• Shamatha/Vipassana meditation talks and instruction by an experienced teacher
• Group discussions
• Optional one-on-one meditation instruction
• Movement exercises to support meditation practice
Sacred Path – is a series of weekends that follow on Shambhala Training, deepening ones connection to the world of phenomena and oneself.
Drala
Windhorse
Great Eastern Sun
Golden Key
Retreats and study – that study particular texts – In Shambhala terminology a ‘householder’ is one who brings meditation into ones daily life in all aspects. In the same way that monastics set up everything around them to support their practice of ‘dharma’ or awakeanment, a householder uses everything they encounter in daily life as opportunities to wake up to their world and relate to it with dignity and friendliness or kindness.
Enlightened Society Assembly
Warrior Assembly
Sacred World
Scorpion Seal
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Introductory
with Dr. Timothy Walker
November 5th—June 2nd
Please join for mindfulness practices based on mindfulness based stress reduction model developed by Jon Kabatt-Zinn as well as other practices. These include mindful deep relaxation, breath work, sitting meditation, walking meditation, mindful Yoga.
Continue »January 7th—October 13th
Join us in person for 4 live video calls with beloved Buddhist author and teacher, Pema Chödrön over the course of the year. During these 75-minute calls, Pema will take questions from people around the world.
Continue »January 11th—December 1st
This practice will be offered both in-person at either the HSC or KCCL, as well as, online on Ocean.
Continue »with John D. (Sam) West
April 14th—May 26th
Kyudo is a way to connect deeply with the earth and profoundly with heaven
Continue »April 21st—May 26th
Sundays, April 21-May 26, 11am to 12noon
Open to new and continuing students. Each class begins with a brief meditation, walking meditation session, then story and drawing along with reading roles, singing lineage songs, map games and origami!
Continue »with Deborah Luscomb & Crane Stookey
April 29th—June 3rd
Open Discussion Group on “The Shambhala Book"
“The Sacred Path of the Warrior” is a guide to finding what is sacred, genuine and liberating in our ordinary experience of everyday life.
Continue »May 5th—September 1st
Please join us the first Sun of each month after sitting for tea, muffins and discussion. Everyone is welcome including Zoomers. Bring your thoughts, questions and share them with the group if you wish.
Continue »with Donna MacKenzie
May 31st—June 2nd
When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind.
Continue »June 7th—June 9th
This introductory program includes meditation instruction, talks, periods of meditation practice, and discussion. Everyone welcome.
Continue »with Valerie Lorig
July 19th—August 18th
In this month of group retreat (dathün), we will explore shamatha-vipashyana meditation taught by Shakyamuni Buddha.
Continue »with Valerie Lorig
July 19th—August 3rd
In this two-week of group retreat (half-dathün), we will explore shamatha-vipashyana meditation taught by Shakyamuni Buddha.
Continue »with Valerie Lorig
July 19th—July 27th
In this one-week of group retreat (weekthün), we will explore shamatha-vipashyana meditation taught by Shakyamuni Buddha.
Continue »with Valerie Lorig
July 26th—August 3rd
In this one-week of group retreat (weekthün), we will explore shamatha-vipashyana meditation taught by Shakyamuni Buddha.
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