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.
REGISTER SOON
THIS PROGRAM IS ALMOST FULL!
Sangha
Retreat
July 18 &
19 , 2009
For all members & friends of Shambhala.
Talks streamed live
from Shambhala Mountain Center by
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
and
Gampo Acharya Pema Chodron
Meditation Instruction, Meditation Practice and Group Discussion are included. Participants will have a chance to ask questions by typing them in.
$75 Suggested Donation
(Sliding Scale $30 Min)
Program Schedule
Sat, 9:00am - about 4:00pm
Sun, 9:30am - about 4:00pm
Silent Lunch (Bring Your Own)
12:00 noon - 12:30 pm each day
Pre-register to reserve
your place.
Contact: 828-490-4587 or shambhalaashvl@gmail.com
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Shambhala Training
Level 1
The
Art of Being Human
Aug
or Sept, 2009
For beginning and experienced meditators.
Discover what you have
to offer the world.
Develop confidence, humor and dignity within the complexities of daily life.
$135 Suggested Donation
(Sliding Scale $50 Min)
Director to be announced.
Program Schedule
Fri, 7:30pm - about 9pm
Sat, 8:30am - about 6:00pm
Sun, 8:30am - about 1:00pm
Pre-registration is requested.
Contact: 828-490-4587 or shambhalaashvl@gmail.com
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Shambhala Training
Sacred Path
The
Great Eastern Sun
Aug
or Sept, 2009
For Graduates of Level V
This weekend program teaches how to see the Great Eastern Sun, the primordial energy and brilliance that is the basis of all that exists; an introduction to membership in Shambhala—a living context for building a sane society.
Great Eastern Sun is the first weekend of Sacred Path. The Sacred Path program introduces further warriorship practices, that extend the basic meditation training.
$150 Suggested Donation
(Sliding Scale $60 Min)
Director to be announced.
Program Schedule
Sat, 8:30am - about 6:00pm
Sun, 8:30am - about 5:00pm
Pre-registration
is requested.
Contact: 828-490-4587 or shambhalaashvl@gmail.com