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Overview of Shambhala School Of Buddhist Study
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Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies
The Buddhist path engages us in a balanced program of both practice and study. The Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies (SSBS) teaches the tenets of this path. The sources for these teachings come from three streams: the ancient Tibetan Buddhist lineages of the Nyingma and Kagyü, and the Shambhala teachings.
The program includes ten weekday evening courses, and six weekend programs. Courses are offered over two years, with two semesters per year: Semester One and Three in the fall, each consisting of two courses, and Semesters Two and Four in the winter/spring, each consisting of three courses. Courses generally consist of six Wednesday evening sessions and one half-day practice intensive.
Classes start at 7 pm with sitting meditation followed by a presentation and discussion. The cost for each course is $125 + required texts.
SSBS courses are progressive in nature, each building on the foundation established by the previous one. Therefore, it is necessary to begin the course of study in the fall with the first course, Taming the Mind, and complete the program in sequence. If you feel you have prior practice and study experience that qualifies you for mid-year entry, please contact our staff.
Overview of Shambhala School of Buddhist Study
UPCOMING PROGRAMS  SSBS Year I, Course V: Lineage & Devotion
Robert Chender & Joseph Mauricio
May 7 - June 25, 2008
This course introduces the principles of transmission and the student/ teacher relationship as a central component to the study and practice of Shambhala Buddhism. We will read the life stories of the major figures of the three lineages which are brought
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 SSBS Year II, Course V: Journey Without Goal
Led by Sangyum Agness Au & John Sennhauser
May 7 - June 25, 2008
Based on a series of lectures given by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche at The Naropa Institute in 1974, this course introduces the student to the principles of tantra. Class topics include: The Tantric path; Vajra Nature and Sacred World; the Mandala principle a
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 Refuge & Bodhisattva Vows Weekend Program
With Acharya Judy Lief
May 9 - 11, 2008
To take refuge is to commit ourselves to the Buddhist path of awakening. We take refuge in the Buddha as an example, the Dharma as truth, and the Sangha as a community of fellow practitioners. It is the initial vow of the Buddhist tradition and marks our
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 Online Address: Mandala Principle
with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche Via Live Web Broadcast
May 11, 2008
We are delighted to announce that the Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, will address the international Shambhala community online from the Kalapa Centre in Europe, on 11 May at 6 pm (Central European time), 1 pm Atlantic time, and 9 am Pacific time. The Sa
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 The Sadhana of Mahamudra
Kunga Dawa
May 30 - June 1, 2008
The Sadhana of Mahamudra, considered a landmark teaching of Buddhism in the West, presents a powerful antidote to the rampant materialism of the modern world. Written by Chögyam Trungpa while on retreat in Bhutan, the Sadhana fuses the crazy
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 Maitri Space Awareness: The Five Wisdom Energies
Irini Rockwell
June 6 - 8, 2008
The five wisdom energies, ancient teachings from the Buddhist tradition, pervade our very being, our interactions with others and every aspect of the phenomenal world. Discovering the particular way we perceive and interact with our world can yield enormo
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 Lojong: Transforming Adversity Into Awakening
Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
June 20 - 22, 2008
Please join us in welcoming back Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche for a weekend program on Lojong, or mind-training, slogans. Introduced by the great 11th century master, Atisha, the practice of Lojong teaches us to bring both fortunate and adverse c
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 Indestructible Awakened Mind
With Dzigar Kongtrül Rinpoche
July 11 - 13, 2008
It is said that realization comes about when the true nature of things outshines their appearance. What does this mean? It means that when the mind is subtle enough to recognize the nature of its apparent expressions - to know that their true status is op
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 Public Weekend Program
Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
July 17 - 20, 2008
Save the date! More information to follow!
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