Maine Shambhala Happenings: January 3, 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:

 

 

New Programs in January:

 

THIS WEEK (Brunswick, Portland, Rockland):

Thursday, January 3, 2019

6:30 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick

Friday, January 4, 2019

7:00 PM The Future is Open: A Weekend Meditation Retreat- in Brunswick

Saturday, January 5, 2019

8:30 AM The Future is Open: A Weekend Meditation Retreat- in Brunswick

Sunday, January 6, 2019

8:30 AM The Future is Open: A Weekend Meditation Retreat- in Brunswick
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick

Monday, January 7, 2019

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

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

6:30 PM Meditation in Everyday Life- Weekly Class in Brunswick

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

6:30 PM Open Future: Beyond Karma – Weekly Class in Brunswick

Thursday, January 10, 2019

6:30 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ 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

 

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

Community Meeting: Conversation, updates and moving forward. Join us
 

Portland Shambhala Meditation Center- Open House in Portland

January 20th

Welcome to OPEN HOUSE at the new Portland Shambhala Meditation Center!

 

WEEKLY MEETINGS:

People of Color Meditation Group- in Portland

January 27th—May 26th

We come together as people of color to foster a space of safety, awareness, community, and healing

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:

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)

 

WEEKEND RETREATS:

The Future is Open: A Weekend Meditation Retreat- in Brunswick

with Shastri Christopher St John

January 4th—January 6th (2019)

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

Learn to Meditate! 
 

COMMUNITY PRACTICES & CELEBRATIONS: 

SHAMBHALA SADHANA–Community Practice in BRUNSWICK

January 21st

Shambhala Sadhana Iin BRUNSWICK January 21st

Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- Portland

January 25th—January 28th

In order to avert whatever negativity has accumulated during the year, we will practice the Mamo Chants. The mamos are powerful worldly dharma protectors
 

Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- Brunswick

January 29th—February 3rd

In order to avert whatever negativity has accumulated during the year, we will practice the Mamo Chants. The mamos are powerful worldly dharma protectors Continue »
 

UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:  

Karme Choling:

Dathun: A Month of Meditation

January 6 – February 5, 2019 with Acharya William McKeever and Shastri Calryn Aston
Open to everyone! Expand your understanding of your mind, emotions, and heart in this in-depth meditation retreat. Attend one, two, or all four weeks.
 

Weekthun: A Week of Meditation

March 15 – 23, 2019 with Acharya Suzann Duquette and Ethan Nichtern