Programs for Southeast States USA Region
Durham Shambhala Center
Heart Sutra Study Group
September 16th—February 17th (2020)
The radical message of the Heart Sūtra, one of Buddhism's most famous texts, is a sweeping attack on everything we hold most dear: our troubles, the world as we know it, even the teachings of the Buddha himself. Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Multi-Level Yoga for Every Body
with Elizabeth Fitzgerald
September 28th—November 9th
Together we will increase strength, flexibility, and our sense of gratitude for what we can do. Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Profound Treasury of the Ocean of Dharma: The Path of Individual Liberation
September 28th—December 28th
Introduces core Buddhist teachings on mindfulness and awareness, cultivating virtue, and cutting grasping. Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
How Can I Help? The Basic Goodness of Society
with Shastri Janet Bronstein
October 2nd—November 13th
This course asks the question, “How can I help?” and explores our relationships with others, an aspiration to help our world, and specific aspects of social transformation. Continue »
Asheville Shambhala Meditation Center
Basic Goodness II- How can I help?
with Charlotte Bernard
October 21st—November 25th
This course asks the question, “How can I help?” and explores our relationship with others as well as our aspiration to help the world. We look at the Shambhala teachings involved in creating an enlightened society. Continue »
Palm Beach County Shambhala
Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Shastri Brett Ferrigan
October 25th—October 26th
The Art of Being Human is the first in the series of Shambhala Training weekends and the first program in the Way of Shambhala curriculum. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Weekend Retreat Level IV: Awakened Heart
with Paula Bickford
October 26th—October 27th
Learn how to open our hearts so we can communicate more fully with the world. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Playing with Mandalas: Art Workshop
with Thomas Baker & Mary Sehlinger
October 26th - Date postponed or cancelled
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Songs for Autumn: A Night of Mary Oliver’s Poetry
October 26th
Join us for an evening of poetry as we celebrate the work and life of Mary Oliver. Shambhala members will read some of their favorite Oliver works, as well as original pieces inspired by her. Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Ellerbe Creek Cleanup Day!
October 27th
Pick up trash for an Enlightened Society! Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Sadhana of Mahamudra
October 27th
New Moon Practice Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Basic Goodness I: Who Am I?
with Shastri Thomas Brothers
October 29th—December 3rd
We will explore teachings on basic goodness, selflessness, the arising of ego and the five skandhas, cocoon, buddha nature, and the confidence of warriorship. Continue »
Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group
Is Enlightened Society Possible?
with Dr. Shanté Paradigm Smalls
November 1st—November 2nd
Shambhala is committed to manifesting as an enlightened society. What does that mean for the individual? for a community? for our role in the world at large? How do we find basic goodness in a political climate of misogyny, racism, homophobia? Come and Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Making Friends with Yourself Retreat Full Week
with Shastri Shelley Heinz
November 2nd—November 9th
We will spend the week studying Pema Chodron's "Making Friends with Yourself" along with practices and contemplations. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Making Friends with Yourself: Weekend Only
with Shastri Shelley Heinz
November 2nd—November 3rd
Weekend Only - Making Friends with Yourself Retreat Continue »
Palm Beach County Shambhala
Writing is for Everyone!
with Tunde Nemeth & Steven Ray
November 2nd—December 21st
Writing, like meditation, is a solitary act that benefits greatly from practice with others. Come join us in exploring what happens when meditation gets involved with writing. Drawing on the work of Natalie Goldberg (Writing Down the Bones), Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Theory U Coaching Circle Part 1
November 3rd
This is a Coaching Circle for those engaged in the Theory U online course and the Ulab Fall 2019 Shambhala hub. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Meditation In Everyday Life
with Shastri Jackie Muse & Debra Hiers
November 4th—November 18th
By making a deep connection to the present moment and understanding our mind through the practice of meditation, we can learn to finally make friends with ourselves. Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Shambhala Sadhana Feast
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
November 8th
This practice event is open to all members of Durham Shambhala Center. Continue »
St. Louis Shambhala Meditation Group
Finding Human Goodness in Difficult Times - An evening with Dr. Steven Shippee
with Steven Shippee
November 8th
Finding Human Goodness in Difficult Times: An Evening with Dr. Steven Shippee
Access your innate wisdom, compassion and bravery through reflection and meditation.
Nov. 8th - Doors open with refreshments at 6:15
Program begins at 6:30
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Humanity is i Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
The Lineage of Shambhala: Exploring our Buddhist and Shambhala Roots
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
November 9th
In this program we will consider how Shambhala is both unique and interwoven with the Buddhist, Bön, and other Eastern traditions. Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Community Meeting
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
November 10th
This meeting is open to all members of Durham Shambhala Center. Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Refuge and Bodhisattva Vow Ceremonies
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
November 10th
The Refuge Vow indicates a commitment to the Buddhist teachings and to following the example of the Buddha. Having taken the refuge vow and entered onto the path of the dharma, we can expand and deepen our commitment by taking the Bodhisattva Vow. With th Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Werma Feast
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
November 10th
This event is restricted to Vajrayana students. Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana Practice
November 12th
A full moon practice of the Shambhala Sadhana Continue »
Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group
Sacred Path Series: Meek & Perky
with Shastri Brett Ferrigan
November 15th—November 17th
Training in the four dignities, Meek, Perky, Outrageous & Inscrutable, we mature as warriors, widening our sphere of benevolent engagement in the world with humility, nobility, vision, upliftedness, and delight. Continue »
Asheville Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Level IV: Awakened Heart
with Josephine Spilka & Alan Tilson
November 15th—November 17th
Awakened Heart is about allowing your heart and intuition to open so that you can communicate fully with the world. Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Theory U Coaching Circle Part 2
November 17th
This is the second Coaching Circle related to the Theory U online course Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level One
with Mary Sehlinger
November 23rd—November 24th
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Thanksgiving City Weekthun
with Shastri Will Ryken
November 24th—November 30th
A city weekthun, or week-long practice intensive, is a unique opportunity to deepen one's meditation practice without going far from home. New and experienced meditators are welcome. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Sadhana of Mahamudra
November 26th
New Moon Practice Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Wisdom in Everyday Life
with Valerie Morvan & Stephanie Lindemann
December 6th—December 8th
Meditation sharpens our intelligence and uncovers our wisdom Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Weekthun: The Three Yanas: the Buddhist Path to Simplicity, Joy, and Wisdom
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell
December 26th—December 31st
Wintertime and the end of the year is a great time to stop, be still, and tune into your mind and life. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Sadhana of Mahamudra
December 26th
New Moon Practice Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Weekend Retreat Level II - Birth of the Warrior
with Shastri Will Ryken
January 11th—January 12th (2020)
This weekend builds on the foundation of the meditation practice introduced in the Level I weekend retreat by exploring how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world. Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Birth of the Warrior - Shambhala Training Level II
January 24th—January 26th (2020)
Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in Level I, we want to learn more. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask underlying fear. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Weekend Retreat Level V: Open Sky
February 8th—February 9th (2020)
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind, which is a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Winter Retreat
February 13th—February 22nd (2020)
The annual Winter Retreat is a time of preparation for the Tibetan New Year which begins on Shambhala Day, February 24, the Year of the Iron Mouse. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Weekend Retreat Level III: Warrior in the World
April 18th—April 19th (2020)
This weekend retreat requires completion of the Level II Weekend Retreat Continue »
