This Week in Shambhala: January 28, 2016
Community is part of our practice.
Join us in the exploration & practice of community.
When we are gentle with ourselves, we are naturally gentle with others. ~
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
FEATURED PROGRAMS:
MEMBERS ANNUAL ASPIRATION & POT LUCK EVENT
January 30th
Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick
January 29th—February 7th
MEDITATION PRACTICE WEEKEND
February 6th—February 7th
OPEN POSITIONS in SANGHA:
Are you interested in service as practice and contributing to community?
These are a few of the currently open volunteer positions:
-Adminstrative Assistant
-Publicity Coordinator
See our Volunteer page for more opportunities.
Please contact Kathy Bither if you are interested in learning more about one of these positions. [email protected]. Thank you.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Thursday, January 28
7:00 PM Dharma Drop-In- Thursday Evenings in Portland |
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
Umdze: Karen Rollins |
Friday, January 29
5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: Ryan McMann |
Saturday, January 30
10:00 AM MEMBERS ANNUAL ASPIRATION & POT LUCK EVENT |
1:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
Sunday, January 31
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
Umdze: Brenda Kelleher |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Umdze: TBD |
5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
Monday, February 1
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Tuesday, February 2
5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
6:30 PM MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE |
Wednesday, February 3
5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
6:30 PM PEMA CHODRON:The Freedom to Choose Something Different |
7:00 PM Wednesday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: TBD |
Thursday, February 4
5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
Umdze: Chris Brett |
7:00 PM Dharma Drop-In- Thursday Evenings in Portland |
Friday, February 5
5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: TBD |
Saturday, February 6
9:00 AM MEDITATION PRACTICE WEEKEND |
4:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
Sunday, February 7
9:00 AM MEDITATION PRACTICE WEEKEND |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Umdze: TBD |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
Umdze: Kit & Eunice St. John |
5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
ONGOING CLASSES:
Join us Thursday evenings for meditation and discussion. We will start with 35 minutes of meditation, then have a short reading and discussion. The readings will be varied from different materials. You can even bring your own short reading to talk about.
All are welcome.
WINTER OFFERINGS:
PEMA CHODRON:The Freedom to Choose Something Different – with Christopher St John- January 13th—February 17th
MEDITATION IN EVERYDAY LIFE– with Karen Monahan & Erika Bjorum- January 19th—February 16th
Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick
January 29th—February 7th
MEMBERS ANNUAL ASPIRATION & POT LUCK EVENT -January 30th
In Brunswick. Members’ Event Join us as we celebrate our community and hear the news from the Center of the Mandala. Continue »
MEDITATION PRACTICE WEEKEND –February 6th—February 7th
In Brunswick. Full weekend of practice Continue »
SHAMBHALA DAY– February 13th
In Brunswick. Celebrate the Tibetan New Year. Continue »
MILAREPA DAY- February 21st
In Brunswick. Practice group chanting from the Rain of Wisdom, realizing songs of the Kagyu masters. All are welcome. Continue »
UNCONDITIONAL CONFIDENCE: RIGDEN WEEKEND with Acharya Eric Spiegel-February 26th—February 28th
BIRTH OF THE WARRIOR: LEVEL II with Angela Lutzenberger- March 4th— 6th
Upcoming Regional Programs of Interest:
The Power of Kindness
April 15 – 17
Shambhala Guide Training*
April 21 – 24
Art of Hosting: Social Practices for Enlightened Society
March 18 – 20
Shambhala Path Meditation Instructor Training*
March 18 – 20
The Spring 2016 Schedule can now be found on the website at: PROGRAMS OR donwnloaded here: