This Week in Shambhala: February 18, 2016
Building a Culture of Kindness.
NEWS:
Shambhala Day had a wonderful turnout and Spirits were high!
The Sakyong’s talk is now on line. You will find it here:
The new Lineage Thangka is amazing!
Read more on the day, the Transcript and Acharya Adam Lobel’s thoughts on the new Thangka here:
http://shambhalatimes.org/2016/02/15/the-notion-of-lineage/
And an explanation of the various images themselves on the Thangka by the artist:
http://shambhalatimes.org/2016/02/08/nepal-epilogue-the-shambhala-lineage-thangka/
There is still an opportunity to make a Shambhala Day Donation and the good news is you can do it on line here:
http://brunswickmaine.shambhala.org/2016-shambhala-day-giving/
FEATURED PROGRAMS:
BIRTH OF THE WARRIOR: LEVEL II with Angela Lutzenberger- March 4th—March 6th
CONTENTMENT IN EVERYDAY LIFE
with Sarah Chandler
March 8th—April 5th
WHO AM I? THE BASIC GOODNESS OF BEING HUMAN
with Christopher St John & Eunice St John
March 9th—April 13th
~ Yoga for Sitters ~
with Marit Wilson
March 13th
Dharma Drop-in, Thursday 7pm-8:30pm
Thursday night dharma drop in, is thrilled to be hosting a fantastic series of teachings by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. These teachings will take the form of short videos followed by contemplations, discussion and meditation!!!
Thursday’s 7-8:30 in Portland. As alway your welcome to drop in anytime for as long or short as you would like! Hope to see you!
OPEN POSITIONS in SANGHA:
Are you interested in service as practice and contributing to community?
These are a few of the currently open volunteer positions:
-Administrative Assistant
-Publicity Coordinator
-Membership Assistance
-Volunteer Assistance
See our Volunteer page for more opportunities.
Please contact Kathy Bither if you are interested in learning more about one of these positions. [email protected]. Thank you.
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Thursday, February 18,2016
7:00 PM Dharma Drop-In- Thursday Evenings in Portland |
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
Umdze: Kathy Meade |
Friday, February 19, 2016
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: Dan Rosenheck
Saturday, February 20, 2016
No Activities
Sunday, February 21, 2016
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Umdze: Caroline Wagner
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9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
Umdze: Brenda Kelleher |
1:00 PM MILAREPA DAY |
Monday, February 22, 2016
6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland |
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
No Activites
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
7:00 PM Wednesday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze:Mary Jo Steckevicz
Thursday, February 25, 2016
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
Umdze: Ryan McMann |
7:00 PM Dharma Drop-In- Thursday Evenings in Portland |
Friday, February 26, 2016
7:00 PM UNCONDITIONAL CONFIDENCE: RIGDEN WEEKEND |
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
Umdze: TBD |
Saturday, February 27, 2016
8:30 AM UNCONDITIONAL CONFIDENCE: RIGDEN WEEKEND
Sunday, February 28, 2016
8:30 AM UNCONDITIONAL CONFIDENCE: RIGDEN WEEKEND |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Umdze: Matthew Alcorn |
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick CANCELLED |
ONGOING CLASSES:
Dharma Drop-in, Thursday 7pm-8:30pm
Thursday night dharma drop in, is thrilled to be hosting a fantastic series of teachings by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. These teachings will take the form of short videos followed by contemplations, discussion and meditation!!!
Thursday’s 7-8:30 in Portland. As alway your welcome to drop in anytime for as long or short as you would like! Hope to see you!
Please feel free to email Keely Anderson with questions [email protected].
The series is called :
Skillful means and wisdom on the Buddhist path.
By the Vidyadhara, the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
This is the schedule we will be following :)!
2/18 Skillful Means Comes from the Echo
2/25 Renunciation (The Vomit Talk)
3/3 Sitting Meditation (No discussion, this baby is for real)
3/10 Meditation in Action
3/17 Introduction to Mahayana Vision
3/24 Transplanting Bodhicitta (Ice Cubes Talk
3/31 “Far-Gone” Practices and Generosity
4/7 Discipline and Patience
4/14 Exertion and Meditation
4/21 Prajna
4/28 Vajra-Like Samadhi
All are welcome.
Donations appreciated.
EARLY SPRING OFFERINGS:
MILAREPA DAY- February 21st
In Brunswick. Practice group chanting from the Rain of Wisdom, realizing songs of the Kagyu masters. All are welcome. Continue »
UNCONDITIONAL CONFIDENCE: RIGDEN WEEKEND with Acharya Eric Spiegel-February 26th—February 28th
BIRTH OF THE WARRIOR: LEVEL II with Angela Lutzenberger- March 4th— 6th
CONTENTMENT IN EVERYDAY LIFE with Sarah Chandler -March 8th—April 5th
WHO AM I? THE BASIC GOODNESS OF BEING HUMAN with Christopher St John & Eunice St John- March 9th—April 13th
TASTE OF SHAMBHALA: SUNDAY POTLUCK –March 6th
SHAMBHALA ART FESTIVAL- March 20th
WARRIOR IN THE WORLD: LEVEL III: IN ROCKLAND: with Shastri Veit Weber-April 1st—April 3rd
MEDITATION PRACTICE WEEKEND: April 2nd—April 3rd
PARINIRVANA OF CTR–April 4th
Shambhala Meditation: Proclaiming Basic Goodness (rebroadcast) IN BRUNSWICK- April 9th
Shambhala Meditation Instructor Gathering IN BRUNSWICK-April 10th
WARRIOR IN THE WORLD; LEVEL III: with Dr. Brian McCorkle- April 29th—May 1st
UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:
The Power of Kindness –April 15 – 17
Shambhala Guide Training*- April 21 – 24
Art of Hosting: Social Practices for Enlightened Society –March 18 – 20
Shambhala Path Meditation Instructor Training* –March 18 – 20
The Spring 2016 Schedule can now be found on the website at: PROGRAMS OR donwnloaded here: