This Week in Shambhala: February 8, 2018
February 7, 2018
Welcome to Maine Shambhala Meditation Centers.
Classes and weekend retreats for Winter 2018 can be found here. More to come.
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.
FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS:
THIS WEEK (Brunswick, Portland, Rockland):
Thursday, February 8, 2018
| 6:00 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
| 7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick |
Friday, February 9, 2018
| 6:00 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
| 7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland |
Saturday, February 10, 2018
| 6:00 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
Sunday, February 11, 2018
| 9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland |
| 9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick |
| 10:30 AM Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland |
| 6:00 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
Monday, February 12, 2018
| 6:00 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
| 6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland |
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
| 6:00 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
| 6:30 PM True Perception: Exploring Dharma Art- in Portland |
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
| 6:00 PM Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick |
| 6:30 PM Lojong- in Brunswick- 2/7 class canceled due to weather |
| 7:00 PM Wednesday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland |
Thursday, February 15, 2018
| 7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick |
Friday, February 16, 2018
| 5:00 PM SHAMBHALA DAY 2018 ~ Celebrating the Year of the Earth Dog- in Brunswick |
| 7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland |
Saturday, February 17, 2018
No Activities
Sunday, February 18, 2018
| 9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland |
| 9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick |
| 10:30 AM Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland |
2018 WINTER 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
Wednesday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
February 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28
Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick
February 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland
February 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16, 23, 29
Sunday Meditation. in Portland
Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick *Sunday open sitting is canceled in Brunswick, on retreat weekends. Please check the calendar.
Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland
February 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25
Heart of Recovery, Monday Evenings 6:30-7: 30 PM in Portland
February 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26
Refuge Recovery – every Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. in Rockland
February 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25
COMMUNITY GATHERINGS
Ordinary Wisdom: A Meditation Group for the Young and Young at Heart- Portland
December 28th—May 31st (2018)
Ordinary Wisdom: A Meditation Group for the Young and Young at Heart When so many societal norms, expectations, and values have changed and come into question, how do young people understand their place and purpose? No age limit; topics aim 20s and 30s
DHARMA TALKS
The Art of Being Human: FRIDAY NIGHT TALK – in Brunswick
with Shastri Veit Weber
February 23rd
Dharma Talk: The Magic of the Present Moment – in Rockland
with Erika Bjorum
March 1st
Dharma Talk: Bravery & Freedom- in Rockland
with Shastri Christopher St John
April 5th
On April 5, join Shastri Christopher St. John for an exploration of bravery, on the cushion and in day-to-day life. What is your relationship with bravery?
WEEKLY CLASS SERIES
True Perceptions: Exploring Dharma Art- in Portland
with Liz Korabek-Emerson & Karen Monahan
January 16th—February 13th (2018)
True Perception: Exploring Dharma Art “In dharma art, what we are trying to do is to tame our society, including ourselves.” –Chogyam Trungpa
Lojong- in Brunswick
with Shastri Christopher St John
January 24th—February 28th (2018)
This class will use Chogyam Trungpa’s Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma, Volume II: The Bodhisattva Path section on the teachings on lojong, or mind training.
Art of Conversation Study Group- in Rockland
with Cindy Kava & Sydney Hall
February 20th—March 20th
From the ground of conversation arises the magic of our relationships. – Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Contentment in Everyday Life in Portland
with Sarah Chandler & Liz Korabek-Emerson
March 6th—April 3rd
Contentment can be hard to find. Much of the time we search for contentment in things, achievements or relationships. With meditation practice, we relax with ourselves and appreciate simple human experiences
Social Meditation- in Rockland
with Maggie Karoff & Beverly Feldt
March 12th—April 30th
Fearlessness in Everyday Life – in Rockland
with Shastri Christopher St John
April 17th—May 15th
Fear is rampant in our world. On a societal level, we experience uncertainty about the future of our planet and our civilization. On a personal level, fear can manifest as anything from a nagging sense of self-doubt to a static background of anxiety.
WEEKEND RETREATS
The Art of Being Human: Level I in Brunswick
February 23rd—February 25th (2018)
In Brunswick. This first-weekend retreat of the Way of Shambhala series introduces participants to the practice of sitting meditation and to the basic principles of the Shambhala path of warriorship.
Windhorse- in Brunswick
with Mary Lang March 9th—March 11th
In Brunswick. “Raising windhorse is raising a wind of delight and power and riding on that energy. … … the personal experience of this wind comes as a feeling of being completely and powerfully in the present.”
Shambhala Level II: The Birth of a Warrior- Rockland
March 16th—March 18th
The Birth of the Warrior weekend looks at how to recognize the habitual patterns that prevent us from opening to the experience of basic goodness
Qigong Levels 1 & 2- Rockland
with Beth Latchis April 21st—April 22nd
Qigong strengthens joints, muscles, tendons, and bones, nourishes internal organs, stimulates circulation of energy in our body, and enhances mental clarity.
Drala- in Brunswick
with Shastri Bill Brauer & Ella Reznikova April 27th—April 29th
In Brunswick. Through exploring the depth of perception one engages the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world. The principle of drala refers to the sacred energy and power that exists when we step beyond aggression.
COMMUNITY PRACTICES & CELEBRATIONS
Pacifying the Turmoil of the Mamos- in Brunswick
February 5th—February 14th (2018)
Mamo Chants: We will begin this year-end protector practice on Monday, February 5. These sessions are open to all practitioners.
SHAMBHALA DAY 2018 ~ Celebrating the First Day of the Year of the Earth Dog
February 16th (2018)
You are Invited to A Community Gathering to Celebrate Shambhala Day and the Year of the Earth Dog!
UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:
Karme Choling:
Qigong Levels 1-3– April 25 – 29, 2018
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
A form of gentle, relaxing exercise, qigong strengthens joints, muscles, tendons, and bones, increases flexibility, stimulates the circulation of energy in our body, and enhances mental clarity.
Skylake Center:
Contemplative Ecology: Renewing our Earth Connection- April 20 – 22, 2018
With Donna Williams
Join us in the forests of Sky Lake Shambhala Meditation Center. We’ll reconnect with our senses in this landscape of trees and rocks and experience the restorative effects
