This Week in Shambhala November 12, 2015
Community is part of our practice.
Join us in the exploration & practice of community.
“By relaxing the mind, you can reconnect with that primordial, original ground, which is completely pure and simple.” ~Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Featured Programs:
SAKYONG MIPHAM RINPOCHE- BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION- November 15th- in Brunswick
You are invited to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s birthday celebration!
Please join us for a community potluck and gathering after Sunday Morning Meditation. By joining together we express our gratitude for SMR teachings & our respect for his compassionate dharma activities for the whole world. May all beings benefit. Please bring a dish to share.
In Brunswick
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, November 15:
9-11am: Regular sitting
11:00am- Practice the ‘Elixir of Life’ sadhana
Noon: Potluck
1:30pm: showing of the “Uncommon King”
Register here:
Emptiness, Paramitas and Bodhisattva Activity with Christopher St John: November 17th—December 15th in Portland
This five week class will use the fifth and sixth parts of Volume Two of the Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche to “discover a world beyond ego.” These teachings invite us to experience how the reality of “emptiness” naturally leads to compassion and the bodhisattva activity of the “six paramitas” of generosity, discipline, patience, exertion, meditation, and “best knowledge.”
Dates: 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
Tuesday Evenings 6:30-8:30pm
Register here:
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:
- Adminstrative Assistant
- Publicity Coordinator
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, November 12
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ IN BRUNSWICK
Umdze: Ryan McMann
7:00 PM Dharma Drop-In.
Friday, November 13
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ IN PORTLAND
Umdze: Ryan McMann
Saturday, November 14
10:00 AM November Contemplative Walk
Sunday, November 15
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. IN PORTLAND
Umdze: Patrick Civiello
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. IN BRUNSWICK
Umdze: Brenda Kelleher
12:00 PM Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche- Birthday Celebration
Monday, November 16
6:30 PM Heart of Recovery. IN PORTLAND
Tuesday, November 17
6:30 PM Wisdom in Everyday Life
6:30 PM Emptiness, Paramitas and Bodhisattva Activity
Wednesday, November 18
6:30 PM Working with Emotions
7:00 PM Wednesday Night ‘Just Sit’ IN PORTLAND
Umdze: Barbara Egan
Thursday, November 19
7:00 PM Dharma Drop-In.
7:00 PM Thursday night ‘Just Sit’ IN BRUNSWICK
Umdze: Patti King
Friday, November 20
7:00 PM Friday Night ‘Just Sit’ IN PORTLAND
Umdze:
Saturday, November 21
9:00 AM Meditation Practice Weekend in Brunswick
Sunday, November 22
9:00 AM Meditation Practice Weekend in Brunswick
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. IN BRUNSWICK
Umdze:Jess Maurer
9:00 AM Sunday Meditation. IN PORTLAND
Umdze: Matthew Alcorn
November/December Classes:
Working with Emotions with Sarah Chandler: November 4th—December 9th in Brunswick
Confused, wild emotions can dominate us in obvious and subtle ways. Without suppressing feelings or acting them out, Buddhist meditation works with emotions directly. The energy of emotions becomes the basis for developing wisdom and compassion. This class for beginners or those trying to establish a regular meditation practice will use readings from several Chogyam.
Dates: 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9
Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8:30pm
Learn more and register here:
Wisdom in Everyday Life with Angela Lutzenberger: November 10th—December 8th in Brunswick
Meditation sharpens our intelligence and uncovers our wisdom.
No longer deterred or depressed by obstacles, we can include
everything as part of the path. The challenges of everyday life
become opportunities for both contemplative practice and
social action.
Dates: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8
Tuesday Evenings 6:30-8:30p
Learn more and register here:
Emptiness, Paramitas and Bodhisattva Activity with Christopher St John: November 17th—December 15th in Portland
This five week class will use the fifth and sixth parts of Volume Two of the Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche to “discover a world beyond ego.” These teachings invite us to experience how the reality of “emptiness” naturally leads to compassion and the bodhisattva activity of the “six paramitas” of generosity, discipline, patience, exertion, meditation, and “best knowledge.”
Dates: 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15
Tuesday Evenings 6:30-8:30pm
Register here:
November/December Retreats
Meditation Practice Weekend in Brunswick: November 21st—November 22nd
Full weekend of silent practice. Sitting and walking meditation, with optional discussions, videos, and readings to inspire a personal connection to our world. Recommended for students of meditation seeking to deepen their practice. Highly recommended for students aspiring to attend the week long intensive in December.
WINTER WEEKTHUN
A winter week of practice at Brunswick Shambhala Meditation Center. Turn over the new year with clarity, stability, strength, and a strong sense of community. Full days and some evenings, ending with a proper New Year’s Eve feast and enjoyment of the first day of the New Year in silence and contemplation. Attendance for the entire program is strongly encouraged, and required to fulfill prerequisites of the Shambhala Buddhist path.
Register here:
Ongoing Classes:
Heart of Recovery- Monday Evenings 6:30-7:30pm in Portland .
The Heart of Recovery is an on-going, weekly meeting for people grappling with strong addictions of any kind – be they substances such as drugs and alcohol or harmful, habitual patterns.
Dharma Drop-In-Thursday 7pm-8:30pm
Ready to make your mind flexible and workable!
Join us Thursday evenings for meditation and discussion. We will start with 35 minutes of meditation, then have a short reading and discussion. The readings will be varied from different materials. You can even bring your own short reading to talk about. Schedule for October will Include-
Meditation and its Relationship to:
November 12- Social Networking
November 19- Education in the U.S.
November 26-Racism/ Immigration
All are welcome.
November Community Events:
November Contemplative Walk-November 14th
Join us for some meditative and contemplative time in nature. We’ll combine walking with meditation and contemplation while observing noble silence.
This late morning (10AM– Noon) walk will take place in the Brunswick/Harpswell area.
Register to get further details by registering:
SAKYONG MIPHAM RINPOCHE- BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION- November 15th- in Brunswick
You are invited to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche’s birthday celebration!
Please join us for a community potluck and gathering after Sunday Morning Meditation. By joining together we express our gratitude for SMR teachings & our respect for his compassionate dharma activities for the whole world. May all beings benefit.
Please bring a dish to share.
November 15: Sunday In Brunswick
Register here:
” A good society is not based upon a quick fix.” ~Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
Spring 2016 Schedule Brochure will be mailing in the beginning of December.*
Information will also be on line around that same time.
View All Programs for the Fall Season being held at our Brunswick and our Portland Centers here.
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