March 31, 2022: Maine Shambhala Sangha Newsletter
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.
Please join us online.
Compassion for Ukraine – Daily Tonglen Gathering
Hosted by Shambhala Online
Date: Begins Friday, March 4th, 30 minute session + Discussion. Daily at 11:00 AM EST
Zoom link: Zoom Link for ALL Sessions
Nyinthun – Day of Sitting Meditation for the Brunswick Portland Shambhala Center
Join us for a day of practicing with community at the Northern Lights Zen Center, 202 Meadow Road, Topsham and on ZOOM
DATE: Saturday, April 23, 2022
TIME: 9 AM-12 PM & 1 PM-4:30 PM
ZOOM LINK: Pre-registration is required for online zoom participation
This week:
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Thursday Night “OPEN MEDITATION”- Online Zoom
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Sunday Morning Meditation – Online Zoom
Classes and Gatherings:
Nyinthun – Day of Sitting Meditation- Brunswick Portland Center
Saturday April 23, 9 AM – 4:30PM, Join us for a day of practicing with community at the Northern Lights Zen Center, 202 Meadow Road, Topsham and on ZOOM
Open community weekly sitting practice:
Thursday night ‘OPEN MEDITATION’- Online: Zoom-
6:30- 7:30 PM March 31 April 7, 14, 21, 28
Sunday Open Meditation – Online: Zoom-
9:00 – 10:30 AM April 3, 10, 17, 24
Karme Choling Programs:
Teachings on Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism
April 9-16 with Changling Rinpoche – Three online sessions over two weekends, April 9, 10, and 16, from 9 am to 11:30 am EST.
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
Compassion for Ukraine – Daily Tonglen Gathering
Date: Begins Friday, March 4th, 30 minute session + Discussion.
Daily at 11:00 AM EST
You are invited to this daily practice gathering on Zoom as we rouse compassion for those suffering from violence due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Each 30 minute session will include:
- Remarks by the session leader
- A period of tonglen (sending and taking) practice
- Space for open connection and discussion after the formal session closes.
Shambhala Online Weekly Sunday Offerings:
Shambhala Sunday Gathering – “SECOND SUNDAY” MAITRI BHAVANA SESSION
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2022Teacher: Noel McLellan
Shambhala Sunday Gathering – Protection: Accountability and Compassion
Date: Sunday, April 17, 2022, 3pm ESTTeacher: Amanda Hester
Shambhala Sunday Gathering – Touching the Earth Celebrates Earth Day
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2022 3-4 PM EST
Teacher: The Touching the Earth Collective is a group of Shambhalians who clearly see the need for an urgent response to human-caused environmental degradation. Touching the Earth warriors invite individual and collective action for the rebalancing, protection and celebration of a healthy, living world.
