This Week in Shambhala: July 7, 2016
“Embodying goodness, manifesting kindness, we find our genuine human nature.” SMR
Welcome to Maine Shambhala Meditation Centers.
We currently offer classes and retreats in Brunswick, Portland and Rockland.
Our website offers a lot of information regarding local offerings, information about meditation, Shambhala International, our structure, contacts and more.
However if you would be more comfortable connecting with a person directly, Please contact us as [email protected]. We will be in touch shortly after receiving your inquiry.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cheerful Summer here in Maine!
Another awesome week of sunshine and warm temperatures.
Please check out the Fall schedule. More classes, talks and weekend retreats have been added.
And we are not finished yet!
Please note some of the new offerings as well as the old favorite. We look forward to spending time with all of you.
SERVICE AS PATH:
Have you ever thought about staffing or coordinating a weekend retreat?
Would you like to brush up on the View and the Logistics for a retreat weekend?
July 30- Coordinator and Staff Training 10am-3pm
Join Shastris Christopher St John and Angela Lutzenberger
10am- noon: The View
Noon-1pm- Lunch- Bring something to share
1pm-3pm: The Logistics and Introduction of New Manual
THIS WEEK IN BRUNSWICK & PORTLAND:
THURSDAY: July 7, 2016
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FRIDAY: July 8, 2016
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SATURDAY: July 9, 2016
SUNDAY: July 10, 2016
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Monday: July 11, 2016
6:00 PM Governing Council Monthly Meeting |
6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland |
Tuesday: July 12, 2016
NO ACTIVITIES
Wednesday: July 13, 2016
6:30 PM Pema Chodron: The Heart of the Matter in Brunswick |
7:00 PM Wednesday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: Asher Woodworth |
Thursday: July 14, 2016
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
Umdze: Patti King |
Friday: July 15, 2016
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: Dan Rosenheck |
Saturday: July 17, 2016
10:00 AM Pema Chodron: The Way to Freedom in Brunswick |
Sunday: July 18, 2016
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
Umdze: Hylie West |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Umdze: Weade Clarke |
PRACTICE, STUDY, AND CONVERSATION IN COMMUNITY (Drop-ins Welcomed):
Sundays:
Sunday Morning Meditation- in Portland:
Sunday Morning Meditation- in Brunswick:
Monthly First Sundays: Group Meditation Instruction In Brunswick with Shastri Christopher St John- Beginning August 7th 9:15 AM NEW!
Monthly First Sundays: Shastri Hours in Brunswick with Shastri Christopher St John- Beginning August 7th – 10AM-Noon NEW!
Mondays:
Wednesdays:
Thursdays:
- Just Sit in Brunswick
- Monthly Second Thursday Gatherings in Portland with Shastri Christopher St John- NEW!
Fridays:
- Just Sit– in Portland
AUTUMN SERIES CLASSES: Save the Dates
Sept/Oct:
- Making Friends with Yourself- in Brunswick
- Basic Goodness 3: What is Real? in Brunswick
- Fearlessness in Everyday Life– in Portland
Nov/ Dec:
- Shambhala Household in Brunswick
- Intro Class in Portland
AUTUMN WEEKEND RETREATS: Save the Dates
Shambhala Level I
- Portland: November 4
- Brunswick: January 6
Shambhala Level IV
Shambhala Level V
Sacred Path: Meek & Perky
- Brunswick September 30
Sacred Path: Outrageous and Inscrutable-
- Brunswick-January 20
COMMUNITY PRACTICES & CELEBRATIONS: Save the Dates
Shambhala Sadhana: Celebrated with Community Members on the Full Moon
Sadhana of Mahamudra- TBD
Harvest of Peace in Brunswick– September 24
Winter Solstice and Children’s Day in Brunswick-December 18
MI, TEACHER and GUIDE TRAINING:
July 23- Guide Training, MI /Teacher Refresher
July 30- Coordinator and Staff Training with New Manual
October 15 & 16
November 19 & 20