Maine Shambhala Happenings: January 31, 2019
January 23, 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:
January/February Classes – Drop ins Welcomed:
Upcoming Weekend Retreat in February:
Save the Dates in February for Community Gatherings:
New Classes in February:
THIS WEEK (Brunswick, Portland, Rockland):
Thursday, January 31, 2019
| 5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- Brunswick |
| 6:30 PM Thursday night OPEN MEDITATION in Brunswick |
Friday, February 1, 2019
| 5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- Brunswick |
| 7:00 PM The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level I in Portland |
| 7:00 PM Friday Evening Talk: The Art of Being Human in Portland |
Saturday, February 2, 2019
| 8:30 AM The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level I in Portland |
| 5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- Brunswick |
Sunday, February 3, 2019
| 8:30 AM The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level I in Portland |
| 9:00 AM Sunday OPEN MEDITATION. in Brunswick |
| 10:00 AM Sunday OPEN MEDITATION. in Portland- Cancelled |
| 10:30 AM OPEN MEDITATION- Sundays in Rockland |
| 1:00 PM End of Year Cleaning: Uncovering Sacred Space |
| 3:30 PM People of Color Meditation Group- in Portland |
| 5:30 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- Brunswick |
Monday, February 4, 2019
| 6:30 PM Social Meditation- in Rockland |
| 6:30 PM Heart of Recovery in Brunswick |
| 6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland @ HopeGateway |
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
| 6:00 PM Meditation in Everyday Life- in Rockland |
| 6:30 PM Meditation in Everyday Life- Weekly Class in Brunswick |
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
| 6:00 PM Wednesday Night OPEN MEDITATION in Portland |
| 6:30 PM Open Future: Beyond Karma – Weekly Class in Brunswick |
Thursday, February 7, 2019
| 6:00 PM Dharma Talk: Four Noble Truths- in Rockland |
| 6:30 PM Thursday night OPEN MEDITATION in Brunswick |
Friday, February 8, 2019
Saturday, February 9, 2019
| 9:30 AM Shambhala Day – Year of the Earth Boar in Brunswick |
Sunday, February 10, 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
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2018 Winter SCHEDULE
(Please see the website for all details. )
Click on any of the program titles to go to the page to register.
COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- Brunswick
January 29th—February 3rd
End of Year Cleaning: Uncovering Sacred Space- in Brunswick
February 3rd
Shambhala Day – Year of the Earth Boar in Brunswick
February 9th
DHARMA TALKS:
Friday Evening Talk: The Art of Being Human in Portland
with Shastri Andrea Darby
February 1st
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
Finding Contentment within Ourselves: in Brunswick*
with Sarah Chandler & Kathy Bither
March 5th—April 2nd
Opening the Heart Sutra – in Brunswick*
with Shastri Christopher St. John & Eunice St. John
March 6th—April 10th
WEEKEND RETREATS:
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level I in Portland
with Shastri Andrea Darby
February 1st—February 3rd
Learn to Meditate!
Heart Sutra- Practice Weekend in Brunswick
with Shastri Christopher St. John & Eunice St. John
March 1st—March 3rd
COMMUNITY PRACTICES & CELEBRATIONS:
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 »
OPEN WEEKLY SITTING PRACTICE
Wednesday OPEN MEDITATION in Portland
February 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27
Thursday night ‘OPEN MEDITATION’ in Brunswick
January 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28
Sunday OPEN MEDITATION. in Brunswick
February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Sunday OPEN MEDITATION in Portland
February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24 ,31
Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland
February 3,10,17,24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
WEEKLY MEETINGS:
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
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
UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:
Karme Choling:
Weekthun: A Week of Meditation
March 15 – 23, 2019 with Acharya Suzann Duquette and Ethan Nichtern
Relax, Renew and Awaken
April 11 – 14 with Tune Faulkner
Mudra Space Awareness
April 12 – 16 with Rupa Acharya Suzann Duquette and Dr. Craig Smith
Half Dathun: Two Weeks of Meditation
April 19 – May 4 with Cara Thornley and Caroline DeMaio
Traditional Chinese Qigong: Levels 1 – 3
April 22 – 26 with Acharya Suzann Duquette
Learn the Art of Japanese Archery: Kyudo First Shot
June 28 – 30 with Lucy Halverson
Summer Arts Dathun: A Month of Meditation
June 28 – July 28 with Lance Brunner
