May 7, 2020: Maine Sangha News
Welcome, Maine Sangha,
While the physical center is closed, 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. IIf 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.
Please join us online!
PROGRAMS AND CLASSES CURRENTLY OFFERED ONLINE.
This week’s programs now online. More will be added in the coming days.
PROGRAMS:
Find the Zoom link to call on Program Registration Page.
Community Open Sitting– Thursdays- 6:30-7:30 PM- Topic: Thursday Evening- Community Sitting Meditation
Time: Mar 26, 2020, 06:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/326417896
Community Open Sitting– Sundays, 9:00- 10:00 AM Topic: Sunday Community Sitting Meditation
Time: Mar 29, 2020, 08:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/438206348
Heart of Recovery– Mondays, 6:30 – 7:30 PM The program will take place online. Please email: [email protected] and the link to the video conferencing call will be emailed to you.
**If you are new to zoom, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the session so that we may address any issues you may have with connecting to the program.
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.
CLASSES:
UPON REGISTRATION A LINK TO THE CLASS WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU FOR THE SERIES:
THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD ONLINE
THIS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD ONLINE
THIS WEEK :
Thursday, May 7, 2020
| 5:30 PM Learn to Meditate – Group Meditation Instruction |
| 6:30 PM Thursday night Community Meditation Practice – Online |
Sunday, May 10, 2020
| 9:00 AM Sunday Community Meditation Practice. – Online |
| 10:30 AM Coffee and Conversation: Community Connections |
Monday, May 11, 2020
| 6:30 PM Heart of Recovery Online |
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
| 6:30 PM The Skillful Dragon: Lojong Slogans and Compassionate Action- ONLINE |
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
| 6:30 PM Teachings of the Buddha- Online |
Thursday, May 14, 2020
| 6:30 PM Thursday night Community Meditation Practice – Online |
Sunday, May 17, 2020
| 9:00 AM Sunday Community Meditation Practice. – Online |
| 10:30 AM Coffee and Conversation: Community Connections |
WEEKLY CLASSES:
The Skillful Dragon: Lojong Slogans and Compassionate Action- Online
with Judi Soule & Sarah Chandler
April 7th—May 12th
Teachings of the Buddha- Online
with Shastri Christopher St. John & Eunice St. John
April 15th—May 13th
Entering the Mahayana Path- ONLINE
with Shastri Christopher St. John & Eunice St. John
May 27th—June 24th
OPEN COMMUNITY WEEKLY SITTING PRACTICE:
Thursday night ‘OPEN MEDITATION’- Online: Zoom- video conferencing
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28
Sunday Open Meditation – Online: Zoom- video conferencing
April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
WEEKLY MEETINGS:
Heart of Recovery, Monday evenings 6:30-7:30 PM – Online: Zoom Video Conferencing
KARME CHOLING OFFERINGS:
Online Practice Events at Karme Choling
LIVESTREAM: Chaos Is Extremely Good News: Mudra & Digital Embodiment *
May 23
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS of NOTE AROUND the MANDALA
The Wish Fulfilling Jewel: Money & Sacredness
with Acharya Eric Spiegel
May 15th—May 17th
Shambhala Training Level One: The Art of Being Human
with Acharya Fleet Maull
May 22nd—May 23rd
Groundless Courage: Teaching on Death, Dying and the Bardos (Online)
with Acharya Eric Spiegel
May 22nd—May 24th
Practicing in the Dark Age—An Online Conversation
with Acharya Richard John
May 30th
Three Yanas of the Great Eastern Sun: Part III
with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson
June 1st—June 15th
SHAMBHALA ONLINE PROGRAMS
New Class start soon:
Course 1/ Spring 2020
The First Noble Truth: Meeting Suffering with Maitri
Teachers: Acharya Susan Chapman and Acharya Fleet Maull
This course offers an exploration of the nature of suffering from the perspective of the Four Marks of Existence–Impermanence (anicca), Suffering (dukkha), Selflessness (anatta) and Nirvana/Peace (nibbana)–and how we can meet suffering with maitri (unconditional friendliness). The acharyas will also guide students in the exploration and practice of Mindfulness of Body, the first of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
