This Week in Shambhala: June 30, 2016

June 28, 2016 by Joan_Carney

Maine Shambhala Summer

“Embodying goodness, manifesting kindness, we find our genuine human nature.”  SMR

 

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 here in Maine!

Gardens are growing…visitors have been arriving…. beachside is inviting.

The collaborative scheduling team from both the Portland and Brunswick centers have been busy working on the Fall 2016 schedule. Multiple meetings, engaging conversations, and many follow-up emails have helped to shape the offerings for the coming months.

We invite you to scroll down through this email to get a flavor of what is planned for the balance of  2016.

Many of the programs are up on the website for registration (links are provided)- a few more still need to be fleshed out before uploading.

And we are not finished yet!

Please 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

 

 

THIS WEEK IN BRUNSWICK & PORTLAND:

THURSDAY: June 30,2016

FRIDAY: July 1, 2016

SATURDAY: July 2, 2016

SUNDAY: July 3, 2016

MONDAY: July 4, 2016

TUESDAY: July 5, 2016

 

WEDNESDAY: July 6, 2016

THURSDAY: July 7, 2016

FRIDAY: July 8, 2016

SATURDAY: July 9, 2016

SUNDAY: July 10, 2016

 

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

Sundays:

Sunday Morning Meditation- in Brunswick:

Sunday Morning Meditation- in Portland:

Mondays:

Wednesdays:

Thursdays:

Fridays:

 

AUTUMN SERIES CLASSES: Save the Dates

Sept/Oct:

Nov/ Dec:

 

 

AUTUMN WEEKEND RETREATS: Save the Dates

Shambhala Level I

  • Portland: November 4
  • Brunswick: January 6

Shambhala Level IV

Shambhala Level V

  • Rockland- November 11
  • Brunswick -December 2

Sacred Path: Meek & Perky

Outrageous and Inscrutable-

  • Brunswick-January 20

 

COMMUNITY PRACTICES & CELEBRATIONS: Save the Dates

Shambhala Sadhana: Celebrated with Community Members on the Full Moon

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 15 & 16

November 19 & 20

 

UPCOMING REGIONAL PROGRAMS of INTEREST:

Entering the Practical World of Taoism: July 8 – 10

with Dr. Eva Wong and Shastri Carolyn Krusinski
Living a balanced life is integral to developing a healthy body and a relaxed mind. Learn how to bring balance into everyday life through the Taoist teachings.

Relax, Renew and Awaken: July 21 – 24

with Tune Faulkner
Our Relax, Renew and Awaken program offers contemplative approaches for working with the fullness of daily modern life, bringing insight and inspiration to career, family, health, relationships, and personal endeavors of all kinds.

Family Camp July 30 – August 7

Family Camp is a magical week for parents and children to spend together with old friends and new in the beautiful, rolling green hills of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.