Asheville
Shambhala Meditation Centter of Asheville
(aka SMCA)
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 6:00pm-6:45 *
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.
**Sliding
Scale- It is our intention that financial limitations not
keep people from participating. Therefore, we offer a sliding scale with the
following minimum donations.
Please offer the full amount if possible!
Contentment in Everyday Life, $25 min.
Levels I & II, $65 min (repeat for $40).
Perky & Outrageous/Inscrutable, $100 min (repeat for $50).
SMGA is part of Shambhala International which is directed by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. The Sakyong (literally "earth-protector") is a "dharma king" and lineage holder of Shambhala, a tradition that emphasizes confidence in the enlightened nature of all beings, and teaches a courageous life, based on wisdom and compassion. Sakyong Mipham is the author of Turning the Mind into an Ally and Ruling Your World. He is the son and spiritual heir of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche , the founder of Shambhala.
Contact
us: shambhalaashvl@gmail.com
or
828-490-4587 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:
Ashe Society & Windhorse: Ryonen
Stewart 828-230-3308
Health & Well Being: Ryonen Stewart
828-230-3308
Practice & Education: Charlotte
Bernard 828-273-1760
Rusung: Shinay
Maphet 828-777-3415
Director: Alan
Tilson 828-545-1769
Sadhana Practice
Sadhana of Mahamudra (Open to Everyone-times tba)
Info: mermaid11@charter.net
or 828-273-1760
Vajrayogini Feast (Sadhakas)
Info: kpmccall@gmail.com
or 828-284-3445
Documents:
Shambhala
Aspirations On Diversity
Shambhala
Care and Conduct
Shambhala
Membership Policy
Regional Shambhala
Centers & Groups:
Atlanta (Programs),
Birmingham, Durham,
Lexington, Louisville,
Nashville
Practrice &
Retreat Centers:
Dorje Denma Ling, Karme
Choling, Shambhala Mountain
Center, All
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
Programs
& Classes
Pre-registration
is requested
828-490-4587 or shambhalaashvl@gmail.com
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Shambhala
Training Sacred Path
Perky
March 26-28, 2010
Overcoming the trap of
doubt, the warriors of perky are able to accomplish their activities with
a sense of nobility and ease.
Directed by Ms. Jackie Muse & Mr Keith Muse
$150
Suggested Donation**
Fri, 7:00pm - Sun, about 6:00pm (For graduates of Meek)
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Way of
Shambhala (New Curriculum)
Joy in Everyday Live
(5) Thursdays Starting on April 8, 2010
7:00pm
- about 9:00pm
The warriors are led out
into the world. This simple movement corresponds to the transition from the
hinayana discipline of mindfulness to the broad mahayana path of awareness
and compassion. The heart of the mahayana is an interest in others. Therefore
participants explore the connection between the mahayana teachings of bodhichitta-awakened
heart and the logics and practices of Level III.
Taught Live Online by Acharya Suzann Duquette
$50
Suggested Donation**
Prerequisite: Contentment In Everyday Life & Level III (Incl Apr 2010)
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Shambhala
Training Level III
Warrior in the World
April 16-18, 2010
Bring the mindfulness and awareness of meditation practice into everyday life.
Alive to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with a vulnerability
that is fearless, gentle, and awake.
Directed by Mr. Alan Tilson
$135
Suggested Donation**
Fri, 7:00pm - Sun, about 6:00pm
(For graduates of Level
II)
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Shambhala
Training Sacred Path
Outrageous and Inscrutable
May 7-9, 2010
No longer afraid of making
mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior
combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to create benefit for
others on a large scale.
Directed by Mr Frank Ryan
$150
Suggested Donation**
Fri, 7:00pm - Sun, about 6:00pm (For graduates of Perky)
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Shambhala
Training Level IV
Awakened Heart
May, 2010 (tentative)
With trust in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. We can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness.
Directed by ?
$135
Suggested Donation**
Fri, 7:00pm - Sun, about 6:00pm
(For graduates of Level
III)