This Week in Shambhala: March 17, 2016
Building a Culture of Kindness.
“True happiness is always available to us, but first we have to create the environment for it to flourish.” – SMR
FEATURED PROGRAMS:
Shambhala Celebration of Creativity- in Brunswick
March 20th
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:
-Administrative Assistant
-Publicity Coordinator
-Membership Assistance
-Volunteer Assistance
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, March 17, 2016
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
Umdze: Rob Martin |
7:00 PM Dharma Drop-In- Thursday Evenings in Portland |
Friday, March 18, 2016
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze; Weade Clarke
Saturday, March 19, 2016
NO ACTIVITIES
Sunday, March 20, 2016
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
Umdze: Walter Chop |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Umdze: Matthew Alcorn |
4:00 PM Shambhala Celebration of Creativity- in Brunswick |
Monday, March 21, 2016
6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
6:30 PM CONTENTMENT IN EVERYDAY LIFE in Portland
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
5:30 PM SHAMBHALA SADHANA- Members Only
7:00 PM Wednesday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: Barbara Egan |
6:30 PM WHO AM I? THE BASIC GOODNESS OF BEING HUMAN in Brunswick
Thursday, March 24, 2016
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
Umdze: Patti King |
7:00 PM Dharma Drop-In- Thursday Evenings in Portland |
Friday, March 25, 2016
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: Rob Martin
Saturday, March 26, 2016
NO ACTIVITIES
Sunday, March 27, 2016
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Umdze: Kudra MacCaillech |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
Umdze: Jess Maurer |
ONGOING CLASSES:
Dharma Drop-in, Thursday 7pm-8:30pm
Thursday night dharma drop in, is thrilled to be hosting a fantastic series of teachings by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. These teachings will take the form of short videos followed by contemplations, discussion and meditation!!!
Thursday’s 7-8:30 in Portland. As alway your welcome to drop in anytime for as long or short as you would like! Hope to see you!
Please feel free to email Keely Anderson with questions [email protected].
The series is called :
Skillful means and wisdom on the Buddhist path.
By the Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
This is the schedule we will be following :
3/17 Introduction to Mahayana Vision
3/24 Transplanting Bodhicitta (Ice Cubes Talk
3/31 “Far-Gone” Practices and Generosity
4/7 Discipline and Patience
4/14 Exertion and Meditation
4/21 Prajna
4/28 Vajra-Like Samadhi
All are welcome.
Donations appreciated.
EARLY SPRING OFFERINGS:
CONTENTMENT IN EVERYDAY LIFE with Sarah Chandler -March 8th—April 5th
WHO AM I? THE BASIC GOODNESS OF BEING HUMAN with Christopher St John & Eunice St John- March 9th—April 13th
SHAMBHALA CELEBRATION OF CREATIVITY- March 20th
WARRIOR IN THE WORLD: LEVEL III: IN ROCKLAND: with Shastri Veit Weber-April 1st—April 3rd
MEDITATION PRACTICE WEEKEND: April 2nd—April 3rd
PARINIRVANA OF CTR–April 4th
Shambhala Meditation: Proclaiming Basic Goodness (rebroadcast) IN BRUNSWICK- April 9th
Shambhala Meditation Instructor Gathering IN BRUNSWICK-April 10th
WARRIOR IN THE WORLD; LEVEL III: with Dr. Brian McCorkle- April 29th—May 1st
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: