This Week in Shambhala: January 25, 2018

January 22, 2018 by Joan_Carney

 

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, January 25, 2018

7:00 PM Ordinary Wisdom: A Meditation Group for the Young and Young at Heart- Portland
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick

Friday, January 26, 2018

7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland

Saturday, January 27, 2018

8:30 AM GREAT EASTERN SUN- in Brunswick

Sunday, January 28, 2018

8:30 AM GREAT EASTERN SUN- in Brunswick
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
10:30 AM OPEN MEDITATION- Sundays in Rockland

Monday, January 29, 2018

6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

6:00 PM Stillness and Simplicity Meditation Series- in Rockland
6:30 PM True Perception: Exploring Dharma Art- in Portland

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

6:30 PM Lojong- in Brunswick
7:00 PM Wednesday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland

Thursday, February 1, 2018

6:00 PM Dharma Talk in Rockland : Cultivating Compassion
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick

Friday, February 2, 2018

7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland

Saturday, February 3, 2018

No Activities

Sunday, February 4, 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

 January  31 February  7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 21, 28

Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick

January  25 February 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland

January 26,  February 2, 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

January 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25

 

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

January 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26

Refuge Recovery – every Sunday, 6-7:30 p.m. in Rockland

January 28 February 4, 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

Dharma Talk: Cultivating Compassion- in Rockland

February 1st

On February 1, join Dr. John Baugher for a special evening inspired by his forthcoming book Cultivating Compassion: How Caring Can Change Who We Are (Shambhala Publications, Spring 2019).

The Art of Being Human: FRIDAY NIGHT TALK – in Brunswick

with Shastri Veit Weber

February 23rd

WEEKLY CLASS SERIES

Stillness and Simplicity Meditation Series- in Rockland

with Rachel Nixon & Julia Head

January 9th—January 30th (2018)

This January, join us for a kind-hearted journey into stillness and simplicity. Shamatha meditation offers an opportunity to pause and simply be with ourselves just as we are. 
 

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

WEEKEND RETREATS

Shambhala Training Level I- in Rockland

with Shastri Nick Kranz

January 19th—January 21st (2018)

This weekend retreat – the Art of Being Human – is the first in a series of five trainings in the Way of Shambhala Series.

Great Eastern Sun- in Brunswick

with Shastri Christopher St John

January 27th—January 28th (2018)

In Brunswick.This weekend program teaches how to see the Great Eastern Sun, the primordial energy and brilliance that is the basis of all that exists.
 

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.
 

Shambhala Level II: The Birth of a Warrior- Rockland

March 2nd—March 4th

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.

 

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)

Stay tuned for details on our annual celebration of the Tibetan New Year! Save the date! 
 

UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:  

Karme Choling:

Shambhala Training: Golden Key *- February 4 – 7, 2018

with Shastri Donna Williams
Drawing wisdom from the Shambhala root text The Letter of the Golden Key, learn the practice of enriching presence.
 

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