Maine Shambhala Happenings: January 10, 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 DATE & JOIN US:
Community Gatherings:
January Programs :
Upcoming Weekend Retreat in February:
THIS WEEK (Brunswick, Portland, Rockland):
Thursday, January 10, 2019
| 6:30 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick |
Saturday, January 12, 2019
| 9:00 AM Saturday Open Sitting in BRUNSWICK |
Sunday, January 13, 2019
| 9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick- CANCELLED |
| 10:00 AM Brunswick Portland Sangha – Community Meeting in Brunswick |
| 10:30 AM OPEN MEDITATION- Sundays in Rockland |
Monday, January 14, 2019
| 6:30 PM Heart of Recovery in Brunswick |
| 6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland @ HopeGateway |
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
| 6:00 PM Meditation in Everyday Life- in Rockland |
| 6:30 PM Meditation in Everyday Life- Weekly Class in Brunswick |
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
| 6:30 PM Open Future: Beyond Karma – Weekly Class in Brunswick- |
Thursday, January 17, 2019
| 6:30 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick |
Sunday, January 20, 2019
| 9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick |
| 10:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland |
| 10:30 AM Open Meditation- in Rockland |
| 12:00 PM Portland Shambhala Meditation Center- Open House in Portland |
2018 Winter SCHEDULE
(Please see the website for all details. )
Click on any of the program titles to go to the page to register.
OPEN WEEKLY SITTING PRACTICE
Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
December 27, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28
Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
December 30, January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3,10,17,24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland
December 30 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 3,10,17,24 March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
COMMUNITY GATHERINGS:
Brunswick Portland Sangha – Community Meeting in Brunswick
January 13th
Portland Shambhala Meditation Center- Open House in Portland
January 20th
WEEKLY MEETINGS:
People of Color Meditation Group- in Portland
January 27th—May 26th
Heart of Recovery, Monday Evenings 6:30-7: 30 PM in Portland
Location: at HopeGateway
Heart of Recovery , Monday evenings 6:30-7:30 PM at Brunswick Center
WEEKLY CLASSES: (*New Listings)
Open Future: Beyond Karma – Weekly Class in Brunswick
with Shastri Christopher St John & Eunice St John
January 2nd—February 6th (2019)
Meditation in Every Day Life- Weekly Class in Brunswick
with Kathy Bither & Sarah Chandler
January 8th—February 5th (2019)
Tonglen: A Transformational Practice for Our Times- Saturdays in Portland*
with Cathleen Miller & Karen Monahan
February 16th—March 23rd
Eating Mindfully: One Bite At A Time- Sundays in Brunswick*
with Brenda Thompson
March 3rd—April 28th
WEEKEND RETREATS:
MEEK/PERKY in Brunswick
with Shastri Christopher St John & Ellen Rook
January 25th—January 27th (2019)
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level I in Portland
with Shastri Andrea Darby
February 1st—February 3rd
COMMUNITY PRACTICES & CELEBRATIONS:
SHAMBHALA SADHANA–Community Practice in BRUNSWICK
January 21st
Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- Portland
January 25th—January 28th
Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- Brunswick
January 29th—February 3rd
UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:
Karme Choling:
Refuge & Bodhisattva Vow
Karme Choling will be offering Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows with Acharya Bill McKeever on the afternoon of Sunday January 20, 2019.
“In the Buddhist tradition, the purpose of taking refuge is to awaken from confusion and associate oneself with wakefulness. Taking refuge is a matter of commitment and acceptance and, at the same time, of openness and freedom. By taking the refuge vow we commit ourselves to freedom. “ CHÖGYAM TRUNGPA RINPOCHE
Refuge Vows are open to all, and Bodhisattva Vows are open to those who have taken the Refuge vow at least 6 months ago, with a recommendation from your Meditation Instructor.
Before taking the vow, you will also have an interview with Acharya McKeever in the week preceding the vow.
If you are interested or intend to take either the Refuge or Bodhisattva vow, please let me know via email at [email protected]
