September 16, 2021: Maine Shambhala Sangha News
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.
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!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
SAVE THE DATES (Registration is Open):
Practicing the Path of Meditation Through Uncertain Times.- Hybrid
September 21st—October 12th with Shastri Christopher St. John & Eunice St. John
Harvest of Peace
September 25th- Please pre-register. This is planned for an in-person gathering.
The Other Shore, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh- Book Study
October 26th—November 16th with Richard Knox
CURRENTLY OFFERED ONLINE:
Community Open Sitting– Thursdays- 6:30-7:30 PM- Topic: Thursday Evening- Community Sitting Meditation
Time: 06:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: JOIN HERE
Community Open Sitting– Sundays, 9:00- 10:30 AM Topic: Sunday Community Sitting Meditation- followed by Coffee and Conversation Time: 08:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting JOIN HERE
**If you are new to zoom, please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the session so that we may address any issues you may have with connecting to the program.
THIS WEEK :
Thursday, September 16, 2021
6:30 PM Thursday night Community Meditation Practice – Online |
Sunday, September 19, 2021
9:00 AM Sunday Community Meditation Practice. – Online |
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
6:30 PM Practicing the Path of Meditation Through Uncertain Times.- Hybrid |
Thursday, September 23, 2021
6:30 PM Thursday night Community Meditation Practice – Online |
Saturday, September 25, 2021
11:00 AM Harvest of Peace |
Sunday, September 26, 2021
9:00 AM Sunday Community Meditation Practice. – Online |
WEEKLY CLASSES and Gatherings:
September 21st—October 12th with Shastri Christopher St. John & Eunice St. John
Harvest of Peace
September 25th- Please pre-register. This is planned for an in-person gathering.
OPEN COMMUNITY WEEKLY SITTING PRACTICE:
Thursday night ‘OPEN MEDITATION’- Online: Zoom- video conferencing
6:30- 7:30 PM September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28
Sunday Open Meditation – Online: Zoom- video conferencing
9:00 – 10:30 AM September 5, 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Karme Choling Programs:
HYBRID: Yeshe Tsogyal and the Feminine Principle: Buddhist and Shambhalian Perspectives
September 25 – 26 with Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown and Alex Vlasic
Online: Opening Our Heart through Opening Our Senses — Mudra Space Awareness
October 9 – 10 with Dr. Craig Warren Smith and Suzann Duquette
HYBRID: Unwavering Compassion: A White Tara Retreat with Mahayana and Vajrayana Sadhanas
Shambhala Online Courses:
Shambhala Online is delighted to offer The Heart of Warriorship (Levels 1-5) online over the next year. Each level will be taught live by an Acharya (senior teacher), giving us the opportunity to gather as a global community and practice with these amazing teachers.
Welcome to the Heart of Warriorship
“When you don’t punish or condemn yourself, when you relax more and appreciate your body and mind, you begin to contact the fundamental notion of basic goodness in yourself. So it is extremely important to be willing to open yourself to yourself.”
– from Shambhala: Sacred Path of the Warrior by Chögyam Trungpa
Shambhala Online is delighted to offer The Heart of Warriorship (Levels 1-5) online over the next year. Each level will be taught live by an Acharya (senior teacher), giving us the opportunity to gather as a global community and practice with these amazing teachers.
DATES / TIMES / SCHEDULE
Please save the date for these live retreats.
(Click here for the levels’ daily schedule.)
Shambhala Training, Level 3: Warrior in the World
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we are willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness to our activities.
With trust in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. We can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness.
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment.
Shambhala Online Weekly Sunday Offerings:
Shambhala Sunday Gathering – Join The Touching the Earth Collective for a Global Celebration of Harvest of Peace
Shambhala Sunday Gathering – The Magic of Present-Moment Inquiry
Shambhala Sunday Gathering – The Grand Canyon: Resting In One’s Own Emptiness
Shambhala Sunday Gathering – Dressing up as the Deity: What Makes the Vajrayana Unique?