This Week in Shambhala: July 21, 2016

“What leads to satisfaction is appreciation. That comes from paying attention.”  ~Sakyong Mipham, The Shambhala Principle

Welcome to Maine Shambhala Meditation Centers. 

We currently offer 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:

Cheerful Summer to you!

For those of you who have completed Level III of The Way of Shambhala and are interested in learning how you can become part of the staffing team for various events and retreats that we offer at the center, we invite you to the Coordinator/Staff Training session that will be held on July 30th at the Brunswick Center from 10am-3pm. Thank you in advance for pre-registering online so that we know how many people to expect.

Monthly First Sundays:  Group Meditation Instruction: In Brunswick with Shastri Christopher St John- August 7th and September 4th 9:15 AM then moving to

Monthly First Thursdays at 6pm Starting September 1. Other fall dates include October 6,November 3 and December 1.

Monthly First Sundays: Shastri Hours in Brunswick with Shastri Christopher St John- August 7th and September 4 – 10AM-Noon then moving to

Monthly First Thursdays at 7pm Starting September 1. Other fall dates include October 6,November 3 and December 1.

Also, please check out the Fall schedule online for more classes, talks and weekend retreats.

Note some of the new offerings as well as the old favorite.

We look forward to spending time with all of you.

SERVICE AS PATH:

Have you ever thought about staffing or coordinating a weekend retreat?

Would you like to brush up on the View and the Logistics for a retreat weekend?

July 30- Coordinator and Staff Training 10am-3pm

Join Shastris Christopher St John and Angela Lutzenberger 

10am- noon: The View

Noon-1pm- Lunch- Bring something to share

1pm-3pm: The Logistics and Introduction of New Manual.

Thank you for registering in advance for this training. It will assist us in planning.

THIS WEEK IN BRUNSWICK & PORTLAND:

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Friday, July 22, 2016

Saturday, July 23, 2016

Sunday, July 24, 2016

Monday, July 25, 2016

Tuesday, July 26, 2016

No Activities

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Friday, July 29, 2016

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Sunday, July 31, 2016

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

Sundays:

Sunday Morning Meditation- in Portland:

Sunday Morning Meditation- in Brunswick:

Monthly First Sundays:  Group Meditation Instruction In Brunswick with Shastri Christopher St John- August 7th and September 4th 9:15 AM NEW!

Monthly First Thursday Evenings: Group Meditation Instruction In Brunswick with Shastri Christopher St John- 6-7PM  Starting September 1. Other fall dates include October 6,November 3 and December 1. NEW!

Monthly First Sundays: Shastri Hours in Brunswick with Shastri Christopher St John- Beginning August 7th – 10AM-Noon NEW!

Monthly First Thursday: Shastri Hours in Brunswick with Shastri Christopher St John- 6-7PM  Starting September 1. Other fall dates include October 6,November 3 and December 1. NEW!

Mondays:

• Heart of Recovery– in Portland
• PEMA Study Group- Brunswick

Wednesdays:

• Just Sit in Portland

Thursdays:

• Just Sit in Brunswick
• Monthly Second Thursday Gatherings in Portland with Shastri Christopher St John- NEW!

Fridays:

• Just Sit– in Portland

AUTUMN SERIES CLASSES: Save the Dates

Sept/Oct:

• Making Friends with Yourself- in Brunswick
• Basic Goodness 3: What is Real? in Brunswick
• Fearlessness in Everyday Life– in Portland

Nov/ Dec:

• Shambhala Household in Brunswick
• Making Friends with Yourself in Portland

AUTUMN WEEKEND RETREATS: Save the Dates

Shambhala Level I

• Portland: November 4
• Brunswick: January 6

Shambhala Level IV

• Rockland– September 16
• Brunswick– October 7

Shambhala Level V

• Rockland- November 11
• Brunswick -December 2

Sacred Path: Meek & Perky

• Brunswick September 30

Sacred Path: Outrageous and Inscrutable-

• Brunswick-January 20

COMMUNITY PRACTICES & CELEBRATIONS: Save the Dates

Shambhala Sadhana: Celebrated with Community Members on the Full Moon

• Portland: July 19, September 16, November 14, December 13
• Brunswick: August 18, October 16,

Sadhana of Mahamudra- TBD

Harvest of Peace in Brunswick– September 24

Winter Solstice and Children’s Day in Brunswick-December 18

MI, TEACHER and GUIDE TRAINING:

July 23- Guide Training, MI /Teacher Refresher

July 30- Coordinator and Staff Training with New Manual

October 28- 30- New Trainings from the Sakyong

UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST: