This Week in Shambhala, May 18, 2017

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Welcome to Maine Shambhala Meditation Centers.

We invite you to check out our classes and retreats in Brunswick, Portland and Rockland.
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 as [email protected]. We will be in touch shortly after receiving your inquiry.

HIGHLIGHTS:

(Registration is highly recommended for all.)

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THIS WEEK (Brunswick, Portland, Rockland):

Thursday, May 18, 2017

5:30 PM Open Meditation- Thursdays in Rockland
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick

Friday, May 19, 2017

7:00 PM Warrior in the World: Shambhala Level III in Brunswick
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ in Portland

Saturday, May 20, 2017

8:30 AM Warrior in the World: Shambhala Level III in Brunswick

Sunday, May 21,2017

8:30 AM Warrior in the World: Shambhala Level III in Brunswick
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick- CANCELLED
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland
10:30 AM Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland

Monday, May 22, 2017

6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. in Portland  

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

6:00 PM Start Where You Are- in Rockland
6:30 PM Joy in Everyday Life in Brunswick
6:30 PM Glimpses of Mahamudra – in Portland

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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

Thursday, May 25, 2017

5:30 PM Open Meditation- Thursdays in Rockland
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ in Brunswick

Friday, May 26, 2017

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

Saturday, May 27, 2017

No Activities

Sunday, May 28,2017

10:30 AM Open Meditation- Sundays in Rockland 

9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Brunswick
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. in Portland

2017 SPRING SCHEDULE

(Please see the website for all events running through June)

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Senior Buddhist teacher Judith Lief

June 14th- register early as space is limited.

Senior Buddhist teacher Judith Lief, will give a public talk at the Brunswick Shambhala Center on Wednesday, June 14 at 7pm on “The Mandala Principle.” Continue »

PRACTICE, STUDY, AND CONVERSATION IN COMMUNITY (Drop-ins Welcomed):

 

Learn to Meditate- Group Meditation Instruction in Brunswick

June 1st

Thursday Dharma Gatherings: Welcome. Sit. Study. Engage.- Portland

June 8th

SPRING SERIES CLASSES:

Save the Dates 6:30-8:30 PM May.

Joy in Everyday Life in Brunswick

with Shastri Angela Lutzenberger

April 25th—May 23rd

Glimpses of Mahamudra – in Portland

with Shastri Christopher St John

May 2nd—June 5th

SPRING RETREATS

for May, and June  

Warrior in the World: Shambhala Level III in Brunswick

with Shastri Christopher St. John

May 19th—May 21st

Mindful Living Retreat: A Day of Meditation in Rockland

with Shastri Angela Lutzenberger

June 11th

COMMUNITY PRACTICES & CELEBRATIONS:

 

SHAMBHALA SADHANA- Community Practice in Brunswick

June 9th

MI, TEACHER and GUIDE GATHERING:

 

UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:

At Karme Choling:  

Summer Arts Dathün: A Month of Meditation- June 23 – July 22

with Lance Brunner
Open to everyone! Expand your understanding of your mind, emotions, and heart in this in-depth meditation retreat. Attend one, two, or all four weeks.

Enlightened Society Assembly *- August 12 – 21

with Acharya Martin Janowitz and Acharya Susan Chapman
The Enlightened Society Assembly (Sutrayana Assembly) is a Shambhala mahayana program that emphasizes the view of the intrinsic goodness of all beings, practices that rouse bodhichitta and confident activity that engages fully in the world.