This Week in Shambhala: April 28, 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
TWO NEW CLASSES STARTING IN MAY:
HOW CAN I HELP? THE BASIC GOODNESS OF SOCIETY
with Christopher St John & Angela Lutzenberger
May 3rd—June 7th
JOY IN EVERYDAY LIFE
with Kathy Bither & Cathleen Miller
May 3rd—May 31st
FEATURED PROGRAMS:
THIS WEEKEND:
WARRIOR IN THE WORLD; LEVEL III
with Dr. Brian McCorkle
April 29th—May 1st
WINDHORSE
with Shastri Diana Evans
May 13th—May 15th
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:
See our Volunteer page for many opportunities.
Please contact Kathy Bither if you are interested in a particular position
or if you have a specific skill set that you would like to offer to the sangha.
[email protected]. Thank you.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Thursday, April 28, 2016
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
Umdze:Chris Brett |
7:00 PM Dharma Drop-In- Thursday Evenings in Portland |
Friday, April 29, 2016
7:00 PM WARRIOR IN THE WORLD; LEVEL III |
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: |
Saturday, April 30, 2016
8:30 AM WARRIOR IN THE WORLD; LEVEL III
Sunday, May 1, 2016
8:30 AM WARRIOR IN THE WORLD; LEVEL III |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick: CANCELLED |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Umdze: Matthew Alcorn |
Monday, May 2, 2016
6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
6:30 PM JOY IN EVERYDAY LIFE |
6:30 PM HOW CAN I HELP? THE BASIC GOODNESS OF SOCIETY |
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
7:00 PM Wednesday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: Kudra MacCaillech
Thursday, May 5, 2016
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
Umdze: Patti King
Friday, May 7, 2016
5:30 PM Sadhana of Mahamudra- in Brunswick |
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: |
Saturday, May 8, 2016
Sunday, May 9, 2016
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
Umdze: James Prentice |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Umdze: Frank Sanfillipo |
ONGOING CLASSES:
Heart of Recovery- Monday Evenings 6:30-7:30pm in Portland
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 :
4/28 Vajra-Like Samadhi
All are welcome.
Donations appreciated.
SPRING OFFERINGS:
WARRIOR IN THE WORLD; LEVEL III: with Dr. Brian McCorkle- April 29th—May 1st
HOW CAN I HELP? THE BASIC GOODNESS OF SOCIETY-May 3rd—June 7th
with Christopher St John & Angela Lutzenberger-
JOY IN EVERYDAY LIFE-May 3rd—May 31st
with Kathy Bither & Cathleen Miller
WINDHORSE -May 13th—May 15th
with Shastri Diana Evans
DRALA-June 10th—June 12th
with Frank Ryan & Susan Ryan
MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION-June 18th
UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:
Friday May 6, 7-9pm there is a video lecture and discussion at Bowdoin College Beam Classroom in the Visual Arts Center, which we believe will be of interest.
“Cooperating in Matters of Goodness” Lecture and Discussion
Friday May 6 from 7:00-9:00PM in the Beam classroom of the VAC, Bowdoin’s MSA will be hosting a discussion and lecture screening by Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan on the topic of “Cooperating in Matters of Goodness”. Nouman Ali Khan is a world-renowned Quranic and Arabic scholar with a unique way of integrating evidences from the Quran and the Arabic language into his talks. Khan is the founder and CEO of Bayyinah Institute, as well as the lead instructor for a number of Bayyinah courses including the ‘Fundamentals of Classical Arabic’ and ‘Divine Speech’. Currently he has dedicated himself to a seven-year-long project of conducting a linguistic and literary focus Qur’anic Tafseer series in English. No RSVP necessary. Spread the word! All are welcome! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Contact: Mariama Sowe at [email protected]
Entering the Practical World of Taoism: July 8 – 10
Relax, Renew and Awaken: July 21 – 24
Family Camp July 30 – August 7
The Spring 2016 Schedule can now be found on the website at: PROGRAMS OR donwnloaded here: