This Week in Maine Shambhala: November 1, 2018

October 30, 2018 by Joan_Carney

 

Welcome to Maine Shambhala Meditation Centers.

Classes and weekend retreats for Autumn 2018 can be found here.

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 at [email protected]. We will be in touch shortly after receiving your inquiry.

FEATURED -SAVE THE DATE & JOIN US:

THIS WEEK (Brunswick, Portland, Rockland):

Thursday, November 1, 2018

6:00 PM LEARN TO MEDITATE: Group Meditation Instruction- BRUNSWICK
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick

Sunday, November 4, 2018

9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick

12:30 PM Community Meeting in Brunswick

10:30 AM Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland

Monday, November 5, 2018

6:30 PM When Things Fall Apart: Book Study Group
6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland NEW LOCATION

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

6:00 PM Sadhana of Mahamudra- Community Practice in Brunswick

Thursday, November 8, 2018

6:00 PM LEARN TO MEDITATE: Group Meditation Instruction- BRUNSWICK
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick

Friday, November 9, 2018

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Sunday, November 11, 2018

9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
10:30 AM OPEN MEDITATION- Sundays in Rockland

2018 AUTUMN SCHEDULE

(Please see the website for all details.  )

Click on any of the program titles to go to the page to register.

OPEN WEEKLY SITTING PRACTICE

Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick 

November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  December 6, 13, 20. 27

Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick 

November 4, 11, 18, 25 December 2, 9, 16, 23 ,30

Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland

November 4, 11, 18, 25    December 2, 9, 16, 23 ,30

Heart of Recovery, Monday Evenings 6:30-7: 30 PM in Portland

Location: at HopeGateway

WEEKLY CLASSES:

LEARN TO MEDITATE: Group Meditation Instruction- BRUNSWICK

November 1st—November 29th

An ideal way to bring the simple yet profound and powerful practice of meditation into your life. 

When Things Fall Apart: Book Study Group- IN BRUNSWICK

with Shastri Christopher St John & Eunice St John

November 5th—December 10th

When things are shaky and nothing is working, we might realize that we are on the verge of something. We might realize that this is a very vulnerable and tender place, and that tenderness can go either way. We can shut down and feel resentful or we can to Continue »

WEEKEND RETREATS 

SHAMBHALA LEVEL V: OPEN SKY in Rockland

with Shastri Christine Heming

November 30th—December 2nd

Friday Evening Talk: The Art of Being Human

with Shastri Veit Weber

December 7th

The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level I

with Shastri Veit Weber

December 7th—December 9th

MEEK/PERKY in Brunswick

with Shastri Christopher St John & Shastri Ellen Rook

January 25th—January 27th (2019)

 

COMMUNITY GATHERINGS

Community Meeting in Brunswick

November 4th

Community members will gather to discuss leadership and governance in our local sangha. Continue 

COMMUNITY PRACTICES & CELEBRATIONS 

 

UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:  

Karme Choling:

Awakened Heart: Shambhala Training Level IV *

November 2 – 5 with Shastri Bill Brauer

Open Sky: Shambhala Training Level V *

November 5 – 8 with Shastri Bill Brauer
 

The Four Dignities – The Shambhala Sacred Path *

November 2 – 9 with Shastri Donna Williams
The warrior, having learned to rest in basic goodness, rouses energy to engage with the larger world guided by the teachings of the four dignities (Meek, Perky, Outrageous, and Inscrutable).

Meek – The Shambhala Sacred Path *

November 2 – 4 with Shastri Donna Williams

Perky – The Shambhala Sacred Path *

November 4 – 6 with Shastri Donna Williams

Outrageous and Inscrutable – The Shambhala Sacred Path *

November 6 – 9 with Shastri Donna Williams
 

Weekthün: A Week of Meditation

November 15 – 23 with Shastri Bill Brauer
Open to everyone – beginners to advanced practitioners! Expand your understanding of your mind, emotions, and heart in this deep meditation retreat.

Mudra Space Awareness

November 16 – 20 with Rupa Acharya Suzann Duquette
Unlock your inherent freedom and create a radical shift in your understanding of the mind/body relationship to space.

Joining & Embodying the Circle: Mindfulness-Based Training in the Way of Council

November 24 – 29 with Acharya Fleet Maull

This contemplative, mindfulness-based retreat will provide a thorough training in The Way of Council (Council Trainings 1 & II), the dialogue, circling, community building and peacemaking practice developed at the Ojai Foundation and described in the book, The Way of Council by Jack Zimmerman and Virginia Coyle. 

Transformative Dialogue: Supporting Communities to Connect Across Differences

November 30 – December 2 with Professor Erik Cleven and Judith Saul
Transformative Dialogue supports changes in the quality of conflict interaction, allowing people to deal with their differences in constructive and nonviolent ways. Sponsored by the Shambhala Trust.

Simplicity Winter Retreat

December 26, 2018 – January 1, 2019 with Shastri Donna Williams
Open to all and ideal for beginners on the path of meditation, Simplicity retreats are created to give everyone a flexible, simple way to enjoy the benefits of sitting meditation.

Aloka Children’s Winter Retreat

December 26, 2018 – January 1, 2019 -Bring your child to Karmê Chöling while you participate in one of our winter holiday programs. Children learn and grow through play, organized activities, arts, physical activity and interacting with peers. Open to ages 3-9.

Tween Winter Retreat

December 26, 2018 – January 1, 2019- Our Annual winter retreat invites families to come together in the spacious, natural environment of Karme Choling to explore meditation and community. Bring your tween to Karmê Chöling while you participate in one of our winter holiday programs. Age 10-13

Teen Winter Retreat

December 26, 2018 – January 1, 2019 – Bring your teen to Karmê Chöling while you participate in one of our winter holiday programs. The teachings on awareness and warriorship offer teens an opportunity to slow down, learn about oneself, and open one’s heart to others. For youth ages 14-18.
 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SHAMBHALA’S USE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA:

When you register online for a Shambhala course, program, or other activity, you will now notice a “Consent to processing of your personal data.” This statement describes how Shambhala uses your data and informs you of your rights regarding that data. Please read through this carefully, especially the first time you encounter it and check all boxes appropriately.  Please note:  You MUST check the box that asks if you wish to receive the Brunswick-Portland Shambhala Center email newsletter each time you register, or you will be removed from the newsletter mailing list.  These consents are being requested of all participants in Shambhala programs worldwide to ensure conformance with European Union requirements. (Shambhala International’s servers are located in Europe). Thank you for your cooperation and patience with this process.