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NEW! What is Real? The Basic Goodness of Reality
May 6th - June 17th
This third course in the Basic Goodness Series focuses on a study of the phenomenal world. It emphasizes some of the core Buddhist teachings, such as impermanence, the process of perception, the "mind," and emptiness. More
Shambhala Training Level IV Weekend Retreat
May 24th - May 26th
Trusting further in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. We find that we can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness. More
Shambhala Training Level I Weekend Retreat
June 7th - June 8th
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. More
Shambhala Training Level V Weekend Retreat
June 14th - June 16th
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We learn to trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. More
Meditation in Everyday Life
September 12th - October 10th
Meditation in Everyday Life presents peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily life. More
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
September 19th - October 17th
Soaring on the wings of hope and fear, we often crash and burn. What happens if we begin to see life as it is? This course incorporates a further exploration of the Buddhist teachings on mind and the nature of reality. More
Shambhala Training Level I Weekend Retreat
October 4th - October 5th
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. More
UNCONFIRMED Who Am I? The Basic Goodness of Being Human
October 21st - November 25th
Basic Goodness Series (each runs 6 Monday nights): This first course focuses on the sense of self. It includes teachings on basic goodness, selflessness, the arising of ego and the 5 skandhas, cocoon, buddha nature, and the confidence of warriorship More
Shambhala Training Level II Weekend Retreat
November 1st - November 3rd
The point of the Shambhala training is to get out of the cocoon, which is the shyness and aggression in which we have wrapped ourselves. ~ Chögyam Trungpa More
Contentment in Everyday Life
November 7th - December 5th
This introductory class offers a glimpse of the Shambhala vision of an enlightened society created through mindfulness-awareness meditation, and how the stability and wisdom cultivated through this practice can expand to benefit the world around us. More
OPTIONAL SUNDAY SERIES Who Am I? The Basic Goodness of Being Human
November 10th - November 24th
Basic Goodness Series Sunday Edition: This first course focuses on the sense of self. It includes teachings on basic goodness, selflessness, the arising of ego and the 5 skandhas, cocoon, buddha nature, and the confidence of warriorship More
Wisdom in Everyday Life
November 12th - December 10th
This course includes practical instructions for transforming confused emotions and situations into effective actions as they arise. No longer deterred or depressed by obstacles, we can include everything as part of the path. More
Meditation in Everyday Life
January 9th - February 6th (2014)
Meditation in Everyday Life presents peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily life. More
UNCONFIRMED Shambhala Training Level III Weekend Retreat
January 10th - January 12th (2014)
When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with confidence and a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and alive. More
UNCONFIRMED How can I help? The Basic Goodness of Society
January 27th - March 3rd (2014)
The second course in the Basic Goodness Series explores our relationships with others and specific aspects of social transformation. Open to graduates of Level 1, Contentment in Everyday Life or Who Am I? The Basic Goodness of Being Human. More
Shambhala Training Level I Weekend Retreat
January 31st - February 1st (2014)
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. More
Shambhala Training Level II Weekend Retreat
March 7th - March 9th (2014)
The point of the Shambhala training is to get out of the cocoon, which is the shyness and aggression in which we have wrapped ourselves. ~ Chögyam Trungpa More
Contentment in Everyday Life
March 13th - April 10th (2014)
This introductory class offers a glimpse of the Shambhala vision of an enlightened society created through mindfulness-awareness meditation, and how the stability and wisdom cultivated through this practice can expand to benefit the world around us. More
Shambhala Training Level III Weekend Retreat
April 11th - April 13th (2014)
When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with confidence and a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and alive. More
UNCONFIRMED What is Real? The Basic Goodness of Reality
April 14th - May 26th (2014)
This third course in the Basic Goodness Series focuses on a study of the phenomenal world. It emphasizes some of the core Buddhist teachings, such as impermanence, the process of perception, the "mind," and emptiness. More
Joy in Everyday Life
April 24th - May 8th (2014)
"The first step of awakening buddha nature is friendship with ourselves." -Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche More
Shambhala Training Level IV Weekend Retreat
May 16th - May 18th (2014)
Trusting further in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. We find that we can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness. More
OPTIONAL SUNDAY SERIES What is Real? The Basic Goodness of Reality
May 25th - June 8th (2014)
This third course in the Basic Goodness Series focuses on a study of the phenomenal world. It emphasizes some of the core Buddhist teachings, such as impermanence, the process of perception, the "mind," and emptiness. More
Shambhala Training Level I Weekend Retreat
June 6th - June 7th (2014)
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. More
Shambhala Training Level V Weekend Retreat
June 13th - June 15th (2014)
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We learn to trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. More

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