This Week in Shambhala: August 30, 2017

Welcome to Maine Shambhala Meditation Centers.

Classes and weekend retreats for Summer 2018 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SHAMBHALA’S USE OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA:

When you register online for a Shambhala course, program, or other activity, you will now notice a “Consent to processing of your personal data.” This statement describes how Shambhala uses your data and informs you of your rights regarding that data. Please read through this carefully, especially the first time you encounter it and check all boxes appropriately.  Please note:  You MUST check the box that asks if you wish to receive the Brunswick-Portland Shambhala Center email newsletter each time you register, or you will be removed from the newsletter mailing list.  These consents are being requested of all participants in Shambhala programs worldwide to ensure conformance with European Union requirements. (Shambhala International’s servers are located in Europe). Thank you for your cooperation and patience with this process.

FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS:

 

THIS WEEK (Brunswick, Portland, Rockland):

Thursday, August 30, 2018

7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick

Friday, August 31, 2018

No activities

Saturday, September 1, 2018

No activities

Sunday, September 2, 2018

9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
10:30 AM OPEN MEDITATION- Sundays in Rockland

Monday, September 3, 2018

6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland NEW LOCATION

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 2018

7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick

Friday, September 7, 2018

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Sunday, September 9, 2018

9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
10:30 AM OPEN MEDITATION- Sundays in Rockland

2018 SUMMER 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

August 30  September 6,13,20,27

Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick *Sunday open sitting is canceled in Brunswick, on retreat weekends. Please check the calendar.

September 2, 9, 16, 30

Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland

September 2, 9, 16, 30

Heart of Recovery, Monday Evenings 6:30-7: 30 PM in Portland

Location: at HopeGateway

 

COMMUNITY GATHERINGS

Ordinary Wisdom: A Meditation Group for the Young and Young at Heart- Portland- PAUSED

These gatherings will resume in the fall.

 

WEEKEND RETREATS 

Shambhala Level IV: Awakened Heart in Rockland

September 14th—September 16th

 

Meek/Perky in Brunswick

with Shastri Christopher St John & Shastri Ellen Rook

January 25th—January 27th (2019)

 

COMMUNITY PRACTICES & CELEBRATIONS 

 

SHAMBHALA TRAINING

 

UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:  

 Karme Choling:
 

Half-Dathün: Two Weeks of Meditation

September 26 – October 11 with Shastri Shelley Heinz and Shastri Gary Heinz
Open to everyone! Expand your understanding of your mind, emotions, and heart in this in-depth meditation retreat. Attendance of both weeks is required.
 

Relax, Renew and Awaken

October 19 – 22 with Madge Rossinoff
Discover relaxation and wakefulness in the rolling green mountains of Northern Vermont and learn contemplative approaches for working with the fullness of daily modern life.
 

The Mind of Communication: Discovering Peace in our Relationships

October 26 – November 1 with Greg Heffron
Move beyond the fear that polarizes communication in relationships, the workplace and society. Train in mindful communication to heal divisions and highlight truth.