Asheville
Shambhala Meditation Group of Asheville (aka SMGA)
We aspire to help create enlightened society based upon the realization of basic goodness and the cultivation of gentleness, fearlessness and dignity in ourselves, our community and the world. To this end, we offer to all the practice of meditation, the study of the Shambhala Buddhist teachings and a community dedicated to open-hearted interaction.
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Contact, Location, Council, Regional, General Info Below
Public Meditation Practice (Weekly)
Thursdays 7:00pm-7:45 *
Sundays 10am-12noon *
*Free meditation instruction is available during public sittings. You may also make an appointment with Charlotte at mermaid11@charter.net or 828-273-1760.
Programs and classes are offered periodically. You may
subscribe to one or both of our email lists above or request
info.
Sadhana Practice
Sadhana of Mahamudra (Open to Everyone Twice each month)
Info: mermaid11@charter.net
or 828-273-1760
Vajrayogini Feast (Sadhakas)
Info: kpmccall@gmail.com
or 828-284-3445
Contact: email us or 828-281-1938 Top
Location: 19 Westwood Place, Asheville,
NC 28806
See Map
or
Take I-240 to exit 2, Haywood Rd. in West Asheville.
From I-240W, turn left at the light onto Haywood Rd.
From I-240E, turn left onto Hanover St. and then right at the light onto Haywood
Rd.
Then take the 2nd left (past I-240) onto Westwood Place and then quickly turn
left again to stay on Westwood Pl. SMGA is in the 2nd house on right, the
one with the prayer flags!
Please note: I-240W at times is I-26E and vice-versa.
It may be clearest to focus on the I-240 signs when heading our way. Top
Shambhala Council Members:
Buddhist Programs: Ryonen Stewart
828-230-3308
Shambhala Training, Rusung:
Shinay Maphet 828-777-3415
Health&Well Being, Rusung:
Shinay Maphet 828-777-3415
Outreach: Alan
Tilson 828-545-1769
Director: Alan
Tilson 828-545-1769
Regional Shambhala Centers & Groups: Atlanta, Birmingham, Columbia, Durham, Lexington, Louisville, Nashville, Southeastern Region Top
Related Links: Chronicle Project: The Chronicles are a celebration of the life of Vidyadhara the Venerable Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the incomparable meditation teacher, artist, poet, translator, vajra master, and social visionary who, more than any other person, is credited with establishing the genuine path of buddhadharma in the West.Top
SMGA is part of Shambhala International, which was founded by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and now led by his son and spiritual heir Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Sakyong Mipham is the author of Turning the Mind into an Ally and Ruling Your World.
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being
Human
Dec 12-14 with Catherine Neill
The key to warriorship and the first principle of Shambhala vision is not being afraid of who you are. We need to discover what we inherently have to offer to the world. Chögyam Trungpa
Shambhala Training is a secular meditation training suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators. By looking directly at our own experience, we discover a continuity of awareness underlying the changing conditions that make up our lives. This leads to the development of genuine confidence, humor, and personal dignity within the complexity of daily life.
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 gentle and compassionate human beings.
Program Schedule
Fri, Dec 12, 7:30pm - about 9pm
Sat, Dec 13, 8:30am - about 5:30pm
Sun, Dec 14, 8:30am - about 1:00pm
Suggested Donation: $95 pd by 12/1 or Mem / $115 Otherwise
/ $40 to repeat
Contact: 828-273-1760 or mermaid11@charter.net
Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
Date Jan/Feb 2009, Prerequisite: Level I
Having experienced a taste of basic goodness, we want to go forward. Meditation
practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask our
fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing
basic goodness.
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the
World
Date Feb/Mar 2009, Prerequisite: Level II
Through daring and gentleness we open to a clear perception of the world and
its feedback. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude
of fearlessness to our daily activities.
Shambhala Training Coordinator: Shinay Maphet, 828-777-3415
or smaphet@gmail.com
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