Sacred Path: Drala

with Arawana Hayashi & Gaylon Ferguson

January 11th—January 12th (2025)

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    Room: BSMC

    Prerequisite: Windhorse

    The Drala weekend retreat builds on the teachings of basic goodness, “cocoon”, fearlessness, inquisitiveness, and openness in Shambhala Training Levels I-V and the teachings of the Great Eastern Sun and Windhorse—which allows the warrior a way to immediately open the heart, refresh confidence, and connect with the present moment. From this place of groundedness in the Shambhala teachings and connection with the present moment and personal confidence, the warrior begins an exploration of the depth of perception and how one engages the elemental and magical strength inherent in the world.

    Included in the Retreat

    • Guided meditation instruction
    • Sitting and walking meditation
    • Talks by an experienced teacher 
    • Silent periods
    • Question & answer periods
    • Group discussions
    • Individual meetings with a trained Meditation Instructor 
    • Connecting with people interested in meditation and discovering the brilliance of the world around them!

    In Birmingham, local students are encouraged to gather as a group at the Center to participate in this program

    This program is offered as a Revenue Sharing Course with Shambhala Online.  Register with Shambhala Online on this page and enter the unique code: 2024DRALA50

    Generosity Policy applies:  The Birmingham Shambhala Center does not wish restricted finances ever to interfere with one’s ability to receive the teachings. 

    • If paying the full price presents an obstacle to your participation, please use the “Pay what you can” option for registering, filling in the box with the price you are paying.  You can pay online with PayPal or a credit/debit car, or pay the amount at the door.
    • If you need to arrange a payment plan,  please make arrangements prior to the program by contacting Nick Buckner at [email protected].
    • For those who can offer more than the program price, we have a “patron price”. Your generosity in offering the patron price helps cover the costs for others who are not able to pay the full price.