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

 

See the Way of Shambhala classes here.

 

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