February 24, 2022: Maine Shambhala Sangha News

Our community continues to be at the core of all that we do. In order to care for each other, we are offering a variety of ways to stay connected. With the power of virtual options such as Zoom, we are able to keep us connected for practice, study, and gathering.

If you are looking for ways to connect with the community, please check the website, as well as your emails, for updates on events. Let us use this time to come together and to keep our connections strong and meaningful.

If you would be more comfortable connecting with a person directly rather than visiting our website for information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will be in touch shortly after receiving your inquiry.

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Information Regarding Shambhala Day

 

January  2022 Council Meeting Minutes

THIS WEEK :

Thursday, February 24, 2022

6:30 PM Thursday night Community Meditation Practice – Online

Sunday, February 27, 2022

9:00 AM Sunday Community Meditation Practice. – Online

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

6:30 PM “Hands On” Lojong (Mind Training) Study Group

Thursday, March 3, 2022

12:00 AM Shambhala Day 2022
6:30 PM Thursday night Community Meditation Practice – Online

Sunday, March 6, 2022

9:00 AM Sunday Community Meditation Practice. – Online

 

CLASSES and Gatherings:

“Hands On” Lojong (Mind Training) Study Group  

February 16th—March 23rd

OPEN COMMUNITY WEEKLY SITTING PRACTICE:

Thursday night ‘OPEN MEDITATION’- Online: Zoom- 

6:30- 7:30 PM          March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 April 7, 14, 21, 28

Sunday Open Meditation – Online: Zoom- 

9:00 – 10:30 AM    March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24

Karme Choling Programs:

Bringing Emotions to the Path

February 21 – March 21, 2022 with Acharya Dan Hessey
Monday night series: Learn to work with heavy-handed emotions, or kleshas, which are a key part of the origin of suffering.

Online Introduction to Mudra Space Awareness

March 13 with Kate Vlasic

Hybrid: Four-Dharmas Weekthun

April 15 – 22 with Acharya Richard John

Online: How To Lead Strategically — Discovering & Deepening with Zhuge Liang

May 7 – July 9 with Suzann Duquette and Jane Arthur

Shambhala Online

End of Year Practices 2022 – Live Talks and Guided Practice Sessions

February 20- March 2, 2022

Shambhala Day

March 3rd, 2022

Shambhala Online Weekly Sunday Offerings:

Shambhala Sunday Gathering – Disempowering the Döns

Date: Sunday, February 27, 2022
Teacher: Eve Rosenthal
At the end of the Tibetan year, the accumulated karma can be a time of negative forces (or “döns”) that manifest as accidents, sickness, environmental problems, and conflicts. We can disempower these obstacles through the power of mindfulness and awareness