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Buddhist Path of Practice and Study
The Shambhala Buddhist path is based primarily on the teachings of Kagya and Nyingma schools of Tibetan Buddhism,
but it also includes elements from the Zen and Theravadin traditions. This path offers an in-depth study of the three
turnings of the Wheel of Dharma, or the three cycles of teaching presented by the Buddha. Mindfulness-awareness
meditation practice is central to our study programs.
Our classes and programs are designed to deepen students' understanding and experience of Buddhist teachings
in a gradual and systematic way. Buddhist classes are taught in English by senior western students at our Center.
We offer additional weekend programs presented by visiting teachers.
The Way of Shambhala
The Way of Shambhala offers a structured path of meditation and a complete introduction to the foundations of Shambhala Buddhism. Suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators, and open to people of any spiritual tradition, this series of weekends and classes provide a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation practice, wisdom teachings, and physical practices rooted in the ancient traditions of Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhism. Students will also be introduced to contemplative disciplines that make the journey experiential—touching our emotions, our intelligence, our creativity, and the practical details of daily life in modern society. The programs are presented by experienced Shambhala teachers under the guidance of the Shambhala lineage-holder, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
Way of Shambhala I
| Level |
Weekend Program |
5-class course |
I |
Shambhala Level I
Open to newcomers |
Meditation in Everyday Life
Open to newcomers |
II |
Shambhala Level II
Pre-requisite:
Shambhala Training Level I |
Contentment in Everyday Life
Open to newcomers |
III |
Shambhala Training Level III
Pre-requisite:
Shambhala Training Level II |
Joy in Everyday Life
Pre-requisite: Contentment
in Everyday Life |
IV |
Shambhala Training Level IV
Pre-requisite:
Shambhalal Level Training III |
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
Pre-requisite: Joy in Everyday Life |
V |
Shambhala Training Level V
Pre-requisite:
Shambhala Level Training IV |
Wisdom in Everyday Life
Pre-requisite: Fearlessness in Everyday Life |
Culminating weekend program: Rigden: Unconditional Confidence
Pre-requisite: Shambhala Training Level V and Wisdom in Everyday Life, or Shambhala Training Outrageous and Inscrutable.
Way of Shambhala II
| Weekend Programs |
6-class courses |
Great Eastern Sun
Pre-requisite: Way of Shambhala I or
Shambhala Training Level V and commitment to complete the remainder of Way of Shambhala I as soon as possible. |
Karma & the Nidanas
Pre-requisite:
Shambhala meditation instruction |
Windhorse
Pre-requisite: Great Eastern Sun |
Lojong: Training the Mind
Pre-requisite: Shambhala meditation instruction |
Drala
Pre-requisite: Windhorse |
Lineage and Devotion
Pre-requisites: Karma and the Nidanas and Lojong: Training the Mind |
Meek and Perky
Pre-requisite: Drala |
Journey without Goal
Pre-requisites: Karma and the Nidanas and Lojong: Training the Mind |
Outrageous and Inscrutable
Pre-requisite: Meek & Perky |
Emptiness
Pre-requisite: Completion of at least two Way of Shambhala courses or weekend programs. |
Golden Key
Pre-requisite: Outrageous and Inscrutable |
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See the Way of Shambhala classes here.
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