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Children's Program Winter / Spring 2008
April 27 - June 1, 2008
Children aged 3-5 are invited to join the Tiger Club: In Tiger Club we explore the principles of our innate goodness, confidence, and loving-kindness through play, music, art and stories. Through structured exercises, we imitate and embody the Tiger’s op More info

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 More info

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 More info

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 More info

Shambhala Training Level I: Ordinary Magic
Acharya Eric Spiegel
May 9 - 11, 2008
Shambhala Training Level I: Ordinary Magic marks the beginning of the Shambhala Training path which teaches students of any tradition effective tools for meditation. This first level focuses on the basic technique of mindfulness meditation. By More info

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 More info

Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart
Elizabeth Reid
May 23 - 25, 2008
In Shambhala Training Level IV, we learn how to awaken and open our hearts so that we can communicate fully with the world. More info

Vajra Yoga: Inner Alignment
Jill Satterfield
May 25, 2008
In this workshop series we’ll experience two traditions of mind training- meditation and yoga – as ways to deepen a practice of clear seeing. More info

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 More info

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 More info

Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
Dolores Katz
June 13 - 15, 2008
In Open Sky – Shambhala Training Level V one begins to sharpen one’s awareness. One also finds the open clear sky of mind, which is a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. By learning to trust our nature enough to let go into the present More info

Sacred Path: Perky
Mary Lang
June 13 - 15, 2008
The Sacred Path program introduces advanced warriorship practices that extend the basic mindfulness-awareness meditation training introduced in Levels I-V. These practices are based on a societal vision and aspiration to help the world. This More info

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 More info

Kado: The Path of Flowers
Marcia Shibata
June 27 - 29, 2008
Japanese flower arranging, also called Kado or Ikebana, can be practiced as a contemplative art. Under the guidance of Marcia Shibata, students learn to create flower arrangements, and experience Kado as a creative and meditative danc More info

Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
Bob Stevens
June 27 - 29, 2008
In Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior, we examine our habitual tendencies, fears, and defense mechanisms; building on the foundation of the meditation practice introduced in Shambhala Training Level I. More info

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 More info

Public Weekend Program
Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
July 17 - 20, 2008
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