This Week in Shambhala: June 30, 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!
Gardens are growing…visitors have been arriving…. beachside is inviting.
The collaborative scheduling team from both the Portland and Brunswick centers have been busy working on the Fall 2016 schedule. Multiple meetings, engaging conversations, and many follow-up emails have helped to shape the offerings for the coming months.
We invite you to scroll down through this email to get a flavor of what is planned for the balance of 2016.
Many of the programs are up on the website for registration (links are provided)- a few more still need to be fleshed out before uploading.
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: June 30,2016
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FRIDAY: July 1, 2016
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SATURDAY: July 2, 2016
SUNDAY: July 3, 2016
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MONDAY: July 4, 2016
TUESDAY: July 5, 2016
WEDNESDAY: July 6, 2016
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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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PRACTICE, STUDY, AND CONVERSATION IN COMMUNITY (Drop-ins Welcomed):
Sundays:
Sunday Morning Meditation- in Brunswick:
Sunday Morning Meditation- in Portland:
- Monthly First Sundays: Group Meditation Instruction In Brunswick- Beginning August 7th 9:15 AM NEW!
- Monthly First Sundays: Shastri Hours in Brunswick- Beginning August 7th – 10AM-Noon NEW!
- Heart of Recovery– Starting in Brunswick – September 11th- NEW!
Mondays:
Wednesdays:
Thursdays:
- Just Sit in Brunswick
- Monthly Second Thursday Gatherings with Shastri Christopher St John in Portland- 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
AUTUMN WEEKEND RETREATS: Save the Dates
Shambhala Level I
- Portland: November 4
- Brunswick: January 6
Shambhala Level IV
Shambhala Level V
- Rockland- November 11
- Brunswick -December 2
Sacred Path: Meek & Perky
- Brunswick September 30
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
UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:
Entering the Practical World of Taoism: July 8 – 10
Relax, Renew and Awaken: July 21 – 24
Family Camp July 30 – August 7