This Week in Shambhala: July 14, 2016
“What leads to satisfaction is appreciation. That comes from paying attention.” ~Sakyong Mipham, The Shambhala Principle
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 to you!
For those of you who have completed Level III of The Way of Shambhala and are interested in learning how you can become part of the staffing team for various events and retreats that we offer at the center, we invite you to the Coordinator/Staff Training session that will be held on July 30th at the Brunswick Center from 10am-3pm. Thank you in advance for pre-registering online so that we know how many people to expect.
Monthly First Sundays: Group Meditation Instruction: In Brunswick with Shastri Christopher St John- Beginning August 7th 9:15 AM
Monthly First Sundays: Shastri Hours in Brunswick with Shastri Christopher St John- Beginning August 7th – 10AM-Noon
Also, please check out the Fall schedule online for more classes, talks and weekend retreats.
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.
Thank you for registering in advance for this training. It will assist us in planning.
THIS WEEK IN BRUNSWICK & PORTLAND:
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 16, 2016
10:00 AM Pema Chodron: The Way to Freedom in Brunswick |
Sunday: July 17, 2016
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick Umdze: Hylie West |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland Umdze: Weade Clarke |
12:00 PM Pema Chodron Turns 80th Birthday- Celebration in Brunswick to Honor the Day! |
Monday, July 18, 2016
6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland |
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
6:00 PM SHAMBHALA SADHANA- Community Practice in Portland |
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
6:30 PM Pema Chodron: The Heart of the Matter in Brunswick |
7:00 PM Wednesday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: Daniel Rosenheck |
Thursday, July 21, 2016
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
Umdze: Chris Brett |
Friday, July 22, 2016
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: Ryan McMann |
Saturday, July 23, 2016
9:00 AM Guide Training in Brunswick |
Sunday, July 24, 2016
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
Umdze: Jess Maurer |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Umdze: Caroline Wagner |
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
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- New Trainings from the Sakyong
November 19 & 20- New Trainings from the Sakyong