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Yoga |
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Public Welcome |
| Jan 21, 2010 to Mar 25, 2010 |
| The yoga class at the Halifax Shambhala Centre will resume on Thursday, January 21 at 4 pm in the Main Shrine Room and run for eleven weeks (10 classes, March 18 off). The class will be taught by Maryse Thuot, Certified Sivananda Yoga instructor. Maryse is also a cert... more details |
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Wisdom in Everyday Life Course |
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| Feb 12, 2010 to Mar 5, 2010 |
4 Friday mornings format (8:30 am - noon) February 12, 19, 26, March 5 This course looks at the qualities of a master warrior whose vastness of mind and skills in enriching the world are fully manifested. Here the practitioner is introduced to the vajrayana teachings of Bu... more details |
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Meditation in Everyday Life Course |
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Public Welcome |
| Feb 12, 2010 to Mar 5, 2010 |
| The Meditation in Everyday Life module is designed to provide students with the introductory tools and teachings for working with meditation in everyday life. With simple instructions and support, mindfulness meditation practice can become part of our lives, bringing greater stability, strength, and... more details |
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Shambhala Online Scorpion Seal Broadcast |
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| Feb 28, 2010 |
Scorpion Seal practice and presentation with Acharya David Schneider.
Practice from 10 am to noon.The online portion, with Acharya Schneider will start at 2 pm.
This program is for people who have attended a Scorpion Seal Assembly in 2009.... more details |
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Chakrasamvara Drupchen |
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| Mar 1, 2010 to Mar 6, 2010 |
| Drupchen - "great practice" - is a group Chakrasamvara sadhana practice that the Vidyadhara requested to be performed each year after Milarepa Day. It is initiated by construction of the Chakrasamvara sand mandala and a feast shrine, followed by daily feast practice. Daily practice session... more details |
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Thursday Night Youth Group |
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Public Welcome |
| Mar 4, 2010 |
| A weekly gathering of young Shambhala practitioners both "old" and new. Sitting begins at 7pm followed by a casual study & discussion period. ... more details |
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Sadhaka Study group |
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| Mar 4, 2010 |
| All sadhakas are welcome to come to Thursday Night Sadhaka Group. These meetings are an opportunity for sadhakas to gather to contemplate texts, video material, etc. from key Mahayana and Vajrayana sources. All sadhakas are welcome, and generally on a 'drop in' basis.... more details |
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Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior |
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| Mar 6, 2010 to Mar 7, 2010 |
Weekend program: Saturday, March 6, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm Sunday, March 7, 8:30 am - 7:00 pm Come and explore further the tenderness and intelligence experienced with basic goodness as well as the contrasting cocoon of habitual tendencies, doubt and fears, which give rise to ... more details |
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Bodhi School |
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Public Welcome |
| Mar 7, 2010 |
Classes for children age 4 to 10 start promptly at 11:00 am. During Bodhi school parents are invited to gather for practice and are welcome to join in an on-going Parenting as Path discussion group.
Bodhi School will run for two Sundays a month from February to May. ... more details |
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Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior |
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| Mar 12, 2010 to Apr 9, 2010 |
Friday mornings format: March 12, 26, April 9; 8:30 am - noon This four consecutive Friday morning format follows the same curriculum as the weekend Level II. Come and explore further the tenderness and intelligence experienced with basic goodness as well as the contr... more details |
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Refuge Vows Teachings by the Dorje Loppon |
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Public Welcome |
| Mar 14, 2010 |
These teachings explore what it means to take refuge in the three jewels and to become a Buddhist. It is open to anyone who is curious and interested in exploring the topic of refuge, but who is not at the point of making a formal commitment. It is also an essential step for those who are prepari... more details |
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Refuge Vows |
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Public Welcome |
| Mar 14, 2010 |
| The refuge vow marks the decision to commit oneself wholeheartedly to the Buddhist path and to further one's practice and training. It is the formal commitment to being a Buddhist, following the example of the Buddha Shakyamuni, his teachings (the dharma) and joining the community (sangha) of fe... more details |
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Monday Night Video with Chogyam Trungpa |
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Public Welcome |
| Mar 15, 2010 |
The Monday Night Class, presenting dharma teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, begins again on March 15 and will run Mondays until the end of May with the exception of March 22 and April 16. We will continue watching DVDs of a seminar on Skillful Means and Wisdom that the Vidyadhara, Chog... more details |
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On Aging in Shambhala |
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An open discussion of ‘old age’ and its implications for individuals, families and community
Public Welcome |
| Mar 15, 2010 |
| What does it mean to grow old in Shambhala? How do the Shambhala practices and the vision of enlightened society relate to the experience of what is conventionally termed ‘old age’? How can we, as individuals and as a community of practitioners, respond to the needs of older people in ou... more details |
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Contentment in Everyday Life Course |
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Public Welcome |
| Mar 16, 2010 to Apr 13, 2010 |
5 Tuesday evenings, March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13; 7 – 9 pm
This course provides an exploration of mindfulness meditation, the foundational views of the hinayana Buddhist teachings, and meditation in action for daily life. With meditation practice, we learn to appre... more details |
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Bodhi School |
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Public Welcome |
| Mar 21, 2010 |
Classes for children age 4 to 10 start promptly at 11:00 am. During Bodhi school parents are invited to gather for practice and are welcome to join in an on-going Parenting as Path discussion group.
Bodhi School will run for two Sundays a month from February to May. ... more details |
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Sacred Earth Awake: A Film Series |
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Public Welcome |
| Mar 22, 2010 |
Presented by St. Andrew's United Church and the Halifax Shambhala Sustainability Initiative
People of many faiths around the world recognize our sacred Earth is in grave danger. The communities of St. Andrew’s United Church and the Halifax Shambhala Centre have joined to... more details |
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Shambhala Online Scorpion Seal Broadcast |
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| Mar 27, 2010 |
Scorpion Seal practice and presentation with Acharya Christie Cashman.
Practice from 10 am to noon.The online portion, with Acharya Cashman, will start at 2 pm.
This program is for people who have attended a Scorpion Seal Assembly in 2009.... more details |
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Rites of Passage |
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Public Welcome |
| Mar 28, 2010 |
| The Rites of Passage for children age 8 to 10, is a secular ritual acknowledging the eight-year-old child's first major step towards independence and opportunities for developing responsibility in the family and beyond. The rites help both parents and children to become aware of differences... more details |
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Ashe Society |
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| Mar 28, 2010 |
A gathering of Warrior Assembly graduates to continue practice and study together. The plan is to meet the last Sunday evening of every month. Check the calendar for actual dates. No Charge ... more details |
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Thursday Night Youth Group |
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Public Welcome |
| Apr 1, 2010 |
| A weekly gathering of young Shambhala practitioners both "old" and new. Sitting begins at 7pm followed by a casual study & discussion period. ... more details |
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Sadhaka Study group |
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| Apr 1, 2010 |
| All sadhakas are welcome to come to Thursday Night Sadhaka Group. These meetings are an opportunity for sadhakas to gather to contemplate texts, video material, etc. from key Mahayana and Vajrayana sources. All sadhakas are welcome, and generally on a 'drop in' basis.... more details |
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Bodhi School |
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Public Welcome |
| Apr 4, 2010 |
Classes for children age 4 to 10 start promptly at 11:00 am. During Bodhi school parents are invited to gather for practice and are welcome to join in an on-going Parenting as Path discussion group.
Bodhi School will run for two Sundays a month from February to May. ... more details |
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Nitartha - Mind and Its World II |
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| Apr 6, 2010 to May 25, 2010 |
Mind & Its World II will be held at the HSC from April 6 through May 25th, 2010. Topics explored include: - An introduction to the investigation of causes and conditions from Collected Topics, which applies to both mind and the objects that it perceives.
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Practice of Authentic Presence II |
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| Apr 9, 2010 |
The Practice of Authentic Presence: Establishing Enlightened Society
The Halifax Shambhala Centre offers three weekend programs for Warrior Assembly graduates to review terma texts, practice the stroke of Ashe, and study the principles of lungta. At the heart ... more details |
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Rites of Passage Ceremony |
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Public Welcome |
| Apr 18, 2010 |
| The Rites of Passage for children age 8 to 10, is a secular ritual acknowledging the eight-year-old child's first major step towards independence and opportunities for developing responsibility in the family and beyond. The rites help both parents and children to become aware of differences... more details |
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Nitartha - Debate 1 |
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| Apr 20, 2010 to May 22, 2010 |
| This is Debate 1, a module associated with the Mind & Its World II course held at the HSC. The Debate 1 module is held from April 20 through May 22th, 2010. See Mind & Its World II description for topics. This course is being taught by Scott Wellenbach and June Crow, Nitartha Institute ... more details |
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Contentment in Everyday Life Course |
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Public Welcome |
| Apr 23, 2010 to May 14, 2010 |
4 Friday mornings, April 23, 30, May 7, 14; 8:30am–noon
This course provides an exploration of mindfulness meditation, the foundational views of the hinayana Buddhist teachings, and meditation in action for daily life. With meditation practice, we learn to appreciat... more details |
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Shambhala Online Scorpion Seal Broadcast |
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| Apr 24, 2010 |
Scorpion Seal practice and presentation with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell.
Practice from 10 am to noon.The online portion, with the Ashe Acharya, will start at 2 pm.
This program is for people who have attended a Scorpion Seal Assembly in 2009. ... more details |
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Sacred Earth Awake: A Film Series |
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Public Welcome |
| Apr 26, 2010 |
Presented by St. Andrew's United Church and the Halifax Shambhala Sustainability Initiative People of many faiths around the world recognize our sacred Earth is in grave danger. The communities of St. Andrew’s United Church and the Halifax Shambhala Centre have... more details |
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L III: Warrior in the World |
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| Apr 30, 2010 to May 2, 2010 |
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World Friday, April 30, 7 pm Saturday, May 1, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, May 2, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Having learned not to turn away from fear, we can extend that practice into everyday life situat... more details |
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Bodhi School |
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Public Welcome |
| May 2, 2010 |
Classes for children age 4 to 10 start promptly at 11:00 am. During Bodhi school parents are invited to gather for practice and are welcome to join in an on-going Parenting as Path discussion group.
Bodhi School will run for two Sundays a month from February to May. ... more details |
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Thursday Night Youth Group |
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Public Welcome |
| May 6, 2010 |
| A weekly gathering of young Shambhala practitioners both "old" and new. Sitting begins at 7pm followed by a casual study & discussion period. ... more details |
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Sadhaka Study group |
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| May 6, 2010 |
| All sadhakas are welcome to come to Thursday Night Sadhaka Group. These meetings are an opportunity for sadhakas to gather to contemplate texts, video material, etc. from key Mahayana and Vajrayana sources. All sadhakas are welcome, and generally on a 'drop in' basis.... more details |
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Ruling Your World |
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Public Welcome |
| May 8, 2010 |
| A one day course based on the popular book Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies for Modern Life . Discover how to recognise and settle into your place in the world through the practice of meditation and ancient wisdom that is fresh today. Get an overview of how to conduct your life from inquisitive... more details |
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Joy in Everyday Life Course |
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| May 11, 2010 to Jun 8, 2010 |
5 Tuesday evenings, May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm This course expands the meditation experience by cultivating the noble-heart of the mahayana teachings, opening the path to the virtue and celebration of compassion. Through practical methods, we further deve... more details |
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Bodhi School |
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Public Welcome |
| May 16, 2010 |
Classes for children age 4 to 10 start promptly at 11:00 am. During Bodhi school parents are invited to gather for practice and are welcome to join in an on-going Parenting as Path discussion group.
Bodhi School will run for two Sundays a month from February to May. ... more details |
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Sacred Earth Awake: A Film Series |
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Public Welcome |
| May 17, 2010 |
Presented by St. Andrew's United Church and the Halifax Shambhala Sustainability Initiative People of many faiths around the world recognize our sacred Earth is in grave danger. The communities of St. Andrew’s United Church and the Halifax Shambhala Centre have... more details |
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Practice of Authentic Presence III |
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| May 21, 2010 to May 23, 2010 |
The Practice of Authentic Presence: Establishing Enlightened Society
The Halifax Shambhala Centre offers three weekend programs for Warrior Assembly graduates to review terma texts, practice the stroke of Ashe, and study the principles of lungta. At the heart ... more details |
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Shambhala Online Scorpion Seal Broadcast |
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| May 22, 2010 |
Scorpion Seal practice and presentation with Acharya Eric Spiegel.
Practice from 10 am to noon.The online portion, with Acharya Spiegel, will start at 2 pm.
This program is for people who have attended a Scorpion Seal Assembly in 2009.... more details |
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Stars of Wisdom with Ari Goldfield & Rose Taylor |
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Public Welcome |
| May 28, 2010 to May 30, 2010 |
Teachings from "Stars of Wisdom: Analytical Meditation, Songs of Yogic Joy, and Prayers of
Aspiration", by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche, with Ari Goldfield and Rose Taylor. Friday evening, 7 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm Cost: $150. Generosity pol... more details |
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Thursday Night Youth Group |
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Public Welcome |
| Jun 3, 2010 |
| A weekly gathering of young Shambhala practitioners both "old" and new. Sitting begins at 7pm followed by a casual study & discussion period. ... more details |
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Sadhaka Study group |
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| Jun 3, 2010 |
| All sadhakas are welcome to come to Thursday Night Sadhaka Group. These meetings are an opportunity for sadhakas to gather to contemplate texts, video material, etc. from key Mahayana and Vajrayana sources. All sadhakas are welcome, and generally on a 'drop in' basis.... more details |
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Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World |
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| Jun 4, 2010 to Jun 25, 2010 |
4 Friday mornings : June 4, 11, 18, 25, 8:30 am - noon Having learned not to turn away from fear, we can extend that practice into everyday life situations without the barrier of the cocoon. Through daring and gentleness, we open to a clear perception of t... more details |
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Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human |
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Public Welcome |
| Jun 5, 2010 to Jun 6, 2010 |
Weekend program: Saturday, June 5, 8:30 am -6:pm, Sunday, June 6, 8:30 am-1 pm This program is a great introduction to the Shambhala teachings. Through the practice of meditation and the general atmosphere of the weekend, participants have an opportunity to experienc... more details |
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Sacred Earth Awake: A Film Series |
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Public Welcome |
| Jun 14, 2010 |
Presented by St. Andrew's United Church and the Halifax Shambhala Sustainability Initiative People of many faiths around the world recognize our sacred Earth is in grave danger. The communities of St. Andrew’s United Church and the Halifax Shambhala Centre have... more details |
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Learn to Meditate |
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Public Welcome |
| Jun 19, 2010 |
| In TURNING THE MIND INTO AN ALLY, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche shows how to discover the natural strength of the mind through meditation. Combining revered Buddhist tenets with insights from his Western education the Sakyong offers a universal guide to "peaceful abiding"-the simple practice of ... more details |
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Midsummer Day |
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Public Welcome |
| Jun 20, 2010 |
| Midsummer Day is an opportunity for families and friends in Shambhala to enjoy summer fun together. This celebration will be held at the St. Mary's Boat Club. It begins with a lhasang (a traditional offering of juniper smoke) that purifies the environment and empowers the space, the objects, and... more details |
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Shambhala Online Scorpion Seal Broadcast |
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| Jun 26, 2010 |
Scorpion Seal practice and presentation with teacher to be confirmed.
Practice from 10 am to noon.The online portion will start at 2 pm.
This program is for people who have attended a Scorpion Seal Assembly in 2009. ... more details |
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Ashe Society |
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| Jun 27, 2010 |
A gathering of Warrior Assembly graduates to continue practice and study together. The plan is to meet the last Sunday evening of every month. Check the calendar for actual dates. No Charge ... more details |
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Carefree Dignity with Tsoknyi Rinpoche III |
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Public Welcome |
| Sep 16, 2010 to Sep 21, 2010 |
| This six day retreat is a training in the Nature of Mind. Being carefree means you are inwardly wide open, totally free, happy and supremely simple--not constricted or confined in any way. It also implies a precision rooted in bodhicitta: it is the opposite of being careless, indifferent, dull or sl... more details |
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