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Programs and Events  How Can I Help? The Basic Goodness of Societywith Shastri Sekayi Stringer April 29th - May 25th This course focuses on relationship and society. It is an exploration of the nature of society and what it might mean to help our world. May 25 is a makeup day for those who cannot attend on May 18. More  Joy in Everyday Lifewith Valerie Morvan and Norma Harris May 1st - May 29th Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings on intelligent compassion towards others, we begin to discover the joy of discipline, health and bravery. Pre-requisite: Contentment in Everyday Life More  Learn to MeditateMay 25th Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham. More  Monthly Children's ProgramMay 26th This month’s creative activity: “Seeing nature’s beauty in us”, an exploration into interbeing and our oneness with the environment. More  Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging Workshopwith Alexandra Shenpen May 31st The contemplative practice of Ikebana or Kado, the Japanese art of flower arranging, brings together many elements so that we may pause and appreciate our world. Whether you are a beginner or adept, please join us for this delightful day. More  Shambhala Arts I & IIwith Acharya Arawana Hayashi, Alexandra Shenpen and Daniel Phillips May 31st - June 2nd Shambhala Art Parts One & Two: Coming to Your Senses and Seeing Things as They Are Friday 7-9pm (free and open to the public), Saturday and Sunday 9-6pm Without seeing things as they are, it is hard to create art. Our perceptions are obs More  Refuge vowwith Acharya Arawana Hayashi June 2nd Time TBD More  Bodhisattva vowwith Acharya Arawana Hayashi June 2nd Times TBD More  Coordinator Trainingwith Andy Richard June 8th This class will train you to coordinate programs and classes. More  Mindful Beginnings - Mindfulness Classes for Childrenwith Lisa Federico June 19th - July 24th By practicing simple mindfulness activities that focus on our breath and five senses, children will begin to discover the art and joy of being mindful in the present moment. More  Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heartwith Tom Haynes June 21st - June 23rd With trust in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. Pre-requisite: WoS Level III More Learn to MeditateJune 22nd Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham. More  Midsummer's DayJune 22nd We'll gather for grilling, arts and crafts, yard games and stay til the drum circle ends as we celebrate midsummer! This year includes a classical chamber concert, Sentience: A Compassionate Soundwave. More  Teacher GatheringJune 29th The dorje kasung will make a presentation and lead the discussion on the Protector Principle. More  Werma RetreatJuly 13th Werma Retreat Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm More Learn to Meditatewith Norma Harris July 13th Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham. More Community Nyinthunwith Shastri Sekayi Stringer July 20th Deepen your practice with a full-day meditation retreat, or nyinthun, focusing on mindfulness/awareness as taught in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition. More  Fearlessness in Everyday Lifewith Tom Haynes July 26th - July 28th The Fearlessness in Everyday Life course mixes meditation with the vastness of space beyond concept. Pre-requisite: Joy in Everyday Life More Learn to MeditateAugust 10th Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham. More  Meek and PerkyAugust 16th - August 18th “The four dignities” are introduced as a path and a process, which describe a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. Pre-requisite: Drala More  Shambhala Training Level V: Open Skywith Shastri Jeffrey Stevens August 23rd - August 25th The final weekend in the Heart of Warriorship program focuses on the pervasive quality of awakened mind, as we find ourselves able to communicate with the world gently and fearlessly. Pre-requisite: Level IV More  Wisdom in Everyday LifeSeptember 4th - October 2nd Pre-requisite: Fearlessness in Everyday Life. This class is the companion to Shambhala Training Level V. More  Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Humanwith Acharya Richard John September 7th - September 8th The Shambhala teachings present a way of living in the world with creative expression, confidence, and genuineness. This first weekend of Shambhala Training introduces participants to the Shambhala teachings and to the practice of sitting meditation. More  Meditation in Everyday LifeSeptember 16th - October 14th Join us for this five-week class, as you learn and practice peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily lives. More Learn to MeditateSeptember 28th Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham. More  Regional MI Gatheringwith Acharya Dale Asrael and David Rome October 10th - October 13th We are happy to announce the following Meditation Instructors’ Gatherings for 2013, and encourage all meditation Instructors to attend one of these events. More  Outrageous and InscrutableOctober 25th - October 27th The third and fourth dignities, Outrageous and Inscrutable, emphasize fruition and refer to the extraordinary skill of a practiced warrior. Prerequisite: Meek and Perky More Learn to MeditateOctober 26th Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham. More  Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the WarriorNovember 1st - November 3rd 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: WoS Level I More  Contentment in Everyday LifeNovember 11th - December 9th Open to everyone. Contentment can be hard to find. Much of the time we search for contentment in things, achievements or relationships. More  Learn to MeditateNovember 23rd Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham. More  What is Real? The Basic Goodness of Realitywith Shastri Sekayi Stringer December 6th - December 8th This course focuses on relationship and society. It is an exploration of the nature of society and what it might mean to help our world. More |
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