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The Way of Shambhala: Our Core Curriculum
The Shambhala teachings recognize the truth of innate human wisdom and basic goodness, which does not belong to any one religion or doctrine. We can appreciate all genuine contemplative paths, whether they stem from the great religions, the arts, or from native spirituality; however, this wisdom arises only when the grasping and confusion of ego is stilled through a commitment to a contemplative discipline. The Tibetan meditation master, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche carried this tradition into the modern world. He writes, "The Shambhala teachings are founded on the premise that there is a basic human wisdom that can help to solve the world's problems. This wisdom does not belong to any one culture or religion, nor does it come only from the West or the East. Rather it is a tradition of human warriorship that has existed in many cultures at many times throughout history. At the heart of the Shambhala warrior tradition is the view that a brilliant life is accessible to everyone. Contemplative practices bring a natural sense of goodness, fearlessness, and humor into our ordinary lives. This path of warriorship is built upon the practice of meditation and therefore emphasizes bravery, gentleness, and genuineness." The Way of Shambhala series of workshops, retreats and evening courses provides an experiential overview of meditation practices, wisdom teachings, contemplative arts, and physical disciplines rooted in the ancient traditions of Shambhala and Tibetan vajrayana Buddhism. This series is offered within a supportive community and is open to people of all religious backgrounds or no religious background. This path is recommended for new and experienced meditators, as well as those looking to enrich their personal spiritual path. Shambhala Training Level I, Meditation in Everyday Life and Contentment in Everyday Life are the gateways to this core curriculum. See the schedule listed below for when you can jump in. For an overview of the Way of Shambhala, watch this video, which was presented at the Akron Shambhala Center on October 13th, 2009. The teacher is Acharya (senior teacher) Adam Lobel, who along with lineage holder Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, developed the new meditation training curriculum for all Shambhala Buddhist meditation centers.
The Way of Shambhala Series Level I Weekend: The Art of Being Human
Meditation in Everyday Life
Level II Weekend: Birth of the Warrior
Contentment in Everyday Life
The Contentment in Everyday Life course is a thorough exploration of mindfulness meditation, delving into the foundational views of the Hinayana Buddhist teachings, and meditation in action for daily life. By acknowledging and understanding the reality of suffering we can open to our inherent goodness and express the qualities of gentleness, appreciation, and fearlessness in our everyday lives. Open to the Public Thursdays, January 26 - February 23, 2012 Thursdays, August 2-30, 2012 Level III Weekend: Warrior in the World
Joy in Everyday Life
Level IV Weekend: Awakened Heart
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
The Fearlessness in Everyday Life course mixes meditation with the vastness of space beyond concept. Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings of emptiness, the meditator opens to groundlessness and uncertainty, learning to soar fearlessly like the mythical bird known as the Garuda. Prerequisite: Joy in Everyday Life Saturdays, September 10-24, 2011 (Berkeley) Saturdays, September 8-22, 2012 Level V Weekend: Open Sky
Wisdom in Everyday Life
Rigden Weekend
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