Maine Shambhala Happenings: April 25, 2019

Welcome to Maine Shambhala Meditation Centers.

Classes and weekend retreats 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.

SAVE THE DATES & JOIN US:

Current Classes:

 

THIS WEEK (Brunswick, Portland, Rockland):

Thursday, April 25, 2019

6:30 PM Thursday night OPEN MEDITATION in Brunswick

Friday, April 26, 2019

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Sunday, April 28, 2019

9:00 AM Sunday OPEN MEDITATION. in Brunswick
10:00 AM Sunday OPEN MEDITATION. in Portland
10:30 AM OPEN MEDITATION- Sundays in Rockland
1:30 PM People of Color Meditation Group- in Portland
2:00 PM Eating Mindfully: One Bite At A Time

Monday, April 29, 2019

6:30 PM Heart of Recovery in Brunswick
6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland @ HopeGateway

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

6:00 PM Contentment in Everyday Life- Rockland
6:30 PM Deepening Compassion: A Year of Mahayana Studies in Brunswick

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

5:30 PM First Wednesday MEDITATION INSTRUCTION in Portland
6:00 PM Wednesday Night OPEN MEDITATION in Portland

Thursday, May 2, 2019

6:00 PM Deepening in Compassion – in Portland
6:30 PM Thursday night OPEN MEDITATION in Brunswick

Friday, May 3, 2019

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Sunday, May 5, 2019

9:00 AM Sunday OPEN MEDITATION. in Brunswick
10:00 AM Sunday OPEN MEDITATION. in Portland
10:30 AM OPEN MEDITATION- Sundays in Rockland
1:30 PM People of Color Meditation Group- in Portland

 

Upcoming Dates to Save:

 

2019 SPRING SCHEDULE

(Please see the website for all details.  )

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

 

COMMUNITY GATHERINGS

 

WEEKLY CLASSES: (*New Listings)

Deepening in Compassion – in Portland

March 21st—May 16th

The path of the Bodhisattva Warrior begins with developing affection for ourselves and expands this to others, dissolving the barriers that divide us

Contentment in Everyday Life- Rockland

with Beverly Feldt & Maggie Karoff

April 9th—May 7th

Deepening Compassion: A Year of Mahayana Studies in Brunswick

April 16th—May 28th

The path of the Bodhisattva Warrior begins with developing affection for ourselves and expands this to others, dissolving the barriers that divide us

 

WEEKEND RETREATS:

Preparing for Bodhisattva Vow in Brunswick

with Shastri Christopher St. John

May 18th

Preparing for Refuge Vows- in Brunswick

with Shastri Christopher St. John

May 18th

Bodhisattva Vows- in Portland

with Acharya Eric Spiegel

June 21st—June 23rd

Refuge Vows in Portland

with Acharya Eric Spiegel

June 21st—June 23rd

 

OPEN WEEKLY SITTING PRACTICE

Wednesday OPEN MEDITATION in Portland

  May 1, 8,15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26

Thursday night ‘OPEN MEDITATION’ in Brunswick 

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 

Sunday OPEN MEDITATION. in Brunswick 

May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Sunday OPEN MEDITATION in Portland

May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland

 May 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

 

WEEKLY MEETINGS:

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

Heart of Recovery , Monday evenings 6:30-7:30 PM at Brunswick Center

People of Color Meditation Group- in Portland 1:30- 3:00pm at Portland Center

 

UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:  

Khenpo Jigme at Vajra Vidya Portland

The Path of Compassion
A public talk
Friday, May 17, 2019, 6:30 pm

The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas
A five-day program  
Saturday, May 18–Wednesday, May 22, 2019

The 37 Practices of Bodhisattvas is a collection of verses by the 14th-century master Gyelse Togme Zangpo that describe how to bring one’s actions, emotions, and thoughts onto the path of compassion. In addition to explaining this classic text, Khenpo Jigme will instruct and lead the practice of Chenrezik, the embodiment of the enlightened compassion of all the buddhas.

Khenpo Jigme was born in Bhutan and became a Tibetan Buddhist monk in his youth. After completing monastic college, he entered an extended retreat at Namo Buddha in Nepal. The renowned meditation master and scholar Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche appointed him khenpo (professor/preceptor) of Vajra Vidya Institute in India, and later retreat master of Vajra Vidya Retreat Center in Colorado. With warmth and clarity, Khenpo Jigme teaches  Buddhist philosophy and practice in Asia and North America. He regularly visits Vajra Vidya Portland.  

Skylake Shambhala Center:

Initial Educator Training

With Dr. Shanté Paradigm Smalls

June 26 – July 1, 2019
Train to give initial meditation instruction, as well as be a resource, friend, and host to newcomers within the context of Shambhala Center educational programs and events.
 

Karme Choling:

Learn the Art of Japanese Archery: Kyudo First Shot

June 28 – 30 with Lucy Halverson

Summer Arts Half Dathun: A Month of Meditation

June 28 – July 13 with Lance Brunner