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Program ScheduleYear-round
Meditation instruction available
Year-round, self-directed,
individual meditation retreats for all levels of
practice.
November 8 - December 6, 2008
Cicely Berglund
A dathun, or month of
sitting, is a powerful life-changing opportunity
to look at our own mind and life through the
practice of mindfulness meditation. Join us for
one, two, three or all weeks.
December 26 - January 3, 2008
An annual tradition. Shamatha,
Werma and Ngondro practitioners are warmly
invited to join us in this simple celebratory
retreat during the holiday break.
January 9 - January 12, 2009
January 18 - January 28, 2009
Linda Kreger
For practitioners of
Vajrayogini who have completed the required
number of Vajrayogini mantras.
January 17 - January 24, 2009
Michael Chender and Margaret Drescher
Studying the dignities in a
residential environment gives us the opportunity
to go much deeper into their meaning and
connection with our own experience. Completion of
this program is equivalent to completing the
Tiger, Lion, and Garuda/Dragon Levels of the
Sacred Path program. Open to anyone who has
completed the Sacred Path program up to Drala
January 30 - February 2, 2009
An introduction to the
meditation practice of mindfulness, and to the
Shambhala view of the basic goodness of all human
beings. Join us for one or both Levels: Level
One, January 31, 9am to 9 pm; Level two January
31 (evening)-February 2 at noon.
January 31 - February 6, 2009
Level Two only: January
31(arrival day)-Feb 2 (noon). The Tiger Series
begins with Shambhala Training Level Two and
continues with six classes. We explore the
foundational views of the hinayana Buddhist
teachings, and meditation in action for daily
life. Through understanding the painful
conditions and emotions that keep us trapped in
habitual patterns, we can open to our inherent
goodness and experience the qualities of the
Tiger: gentleness, appreciation and steadiness.
February 6 - February 14, 2009
Open to those who have
completed the Vajrakilaya retreat practice by
time or numbers.
February 7 - February 18, 2009
Acharya Larry Mermelstein
This group retreat is open to
all Chakrasamvara practitioners, those just
beginning and those who have been practicing for
a while. While this will be mainly a practice
retreat, Acharya Mermelstein will give some talks
and be available for individual instruction.
Recitations would count toward the group-retreat
option. A minimum of 10 participants is needed so
please do register as soon as possible; deadline
January 15.
February 13 - February 22, 2009
Acharya Eve Rosenthal
Open to those who have
completed a Vajrakilaya Amending Fire Offering
March 5 - March 9, 2009
David Sable and Trudy Sable
An opportunity to learn to
serve others by passing on the great tradition of
mindfulness meditation. Please contact Dorje Denma
Ling at info@dorjedenmaling.com for application materials.
March 14 - March 29, 2009
Acharya Moh Hardin
The word "warrior" as used in the Shambhala and
Bodhisattva traditions, or pawo in Tibetan, means "one who
is courageous." Courage is inherent in human beings, so it does not
need to be cranked up but awakened. As the Vidyadhara Chogyam
Trungpa Rinpoche said:
"The term warrior relates to the basic situation of being a human being. The heart of the warrior is this basic aliveness or basic goodness. It is not being afraid of who you are." In the container of our practice program, we will explore how to awaken courage and be a warrior bodhisattva in our world today. Join us for a week or both weeks! March 14 - March 29, 2009
Acharya Moh Hardin
Come join your vajra brothers and sisters in fulfilling
your group & practice center requirements in order to attend the Rigden
Abhisheka, held at Dorje Denma Ling in September 2009!
April 3 - April 14, 2009
Acharya Richard John
Mahamudra practice is
considered the heart essence, the crown jewel of
the Kagyu lineage. It is the pith of the Buddha's
dharma "the one point that clarifies all." This
retreat offers a powerful opportunity to examine
deeply the nature of our own minds, and to
clarify and stabilize mind transmission. For
Shambhala Vajrayana students
April 17 - April 19, 2009
Shari Vogler and TBA
"What we are doing is
freeing, giving our hospitality to let the person
go." - Chogyam Trungpa. What does it take to be
with people as they approach death. This weekend
we will explore ways to be hospitable in the face
of death; how to be present; develop mindful
speech, and provide comfort.
Shari Vogler has been a practitioner and teacher of mindfulness in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition for over 30 years. She is a trained and practicing nurse and has extensive experience with hospice work. April 23 - April 27, 2009
Lesly Benditsky
The purpose of Living in Process®
retreats is to learn about a way of life that focuses on
healing and offers a path for spiritual growth. We have
an opportunity to live in process and in community
while learning to confront our addictive processes and
behaviors. Our focus is on holistic healing. Please visit
www.livinginprocess.com for more information.
April 24 - April 26, 2009
May 1 - May 7, 2009
Alice Haspray
Level Three only: May 1 - 3
(noon) The Lion series 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 develop kindness
toward ourselves and others. We emphasize the joy
and invigoration that comes from discipline. The
Lion represents the qualities of cheerfulness,
health and freedom from doubt.
May 1 - May 11, 2009
May 12 - May 15, 2009
May 17 - May 24, 2009
Tom Bell and June Crow
The final three levels of the
Shambhala Training Heart of Warriorship program.
Join us for one or two levels, or all three.
May 29 - June 2, 2008
Earn $25/day in program
credit for Dorje Denma Ling programs, by helping
us to set up and prepare for the summer season.
You will be able to join in our daily schedule of
meditation and work, eat good food, and enjoy
being part of the resident community.
June 6 - July 5, 2009
TBA
The Dathun, or month of
meditation, has been the heart of the Shambhala
Buddhist practice tradition since Chogyam Trungpa
Rinpoche introduced it in 1972. The Dathun is a
four-week long group meditation practice that
provides a precious opportunity to deepen your
connection with the different stages and
techniques of shamatha/vipashyana practice. The strong
container of the Dathun is an excellent way to
establish, or reestablish an ongoing daily
meditation practice that will permeate your life
on and off the cushion. If you cannot manage the
entire month, join us for one, two or three weeks.
June 6 - June 21, 2009
Teacher TBA
The practices of ngondro, or
the preliminaries, are the powerful way to enter
into the full practice of Shambhala Vajrayana
Buddhism. This retreat offers an opportunity to
fulfill the requirements for a month of group
ngöndro practice before the Rigden Abhisheka in
September-the only one to be held in North
America for the next two years.
June 26 - June 28, 2009
Mary Campbell and Ivan Drouin
The practice of mindfulness,
simply paying attention to one's state of mind at
the moment, is increasingly being acknowledged to
be beneficial in the treatment of many health
problems from chronic pain, stress and depression
to attention deficit, obsessive compulsive and
eating disorders. This weekend we will engage the
practice and discuss how we may put it to use
personally and professionally.
Mary Campbell is a meditation instructor and teacher within the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, an instructor in mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Capital District Mental Health Program in Halifax. Ivan Drouin is a meditation instructor in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, participated in professional training programs at the Centre for Mindfulness of the University of Massachusetts Medical School, is a Registered Psychologist and Manager of Mental Health Services at the Colchester East Hants Health Authority in Truro. July 7 - July 16, 2009
The Teachings of Khenpo Gangshar
We are delighted to announce
that Changling Rinpoche will return this year to
go deeper into the text by Khenpo Gangshar that
he began to comment on last year: "Naturally
Liberating Whatever You Meet: Instructions to
Guide You on the Profound Path."
July 17 - July 23, 2009
Alan Sloan
The Garuda series mixes
meditation with the vastness of space beyond
concept. Through an exploration of the Buddhist
teachings of emptiness and clear seeing, the
meditation opens to the groundlessness,
uncertainty and creativity of the world as it is.
By exploring the entrapping emotions of hope and
fear, we learn to go beyond them and soar
fearlessly like the mythical bird known as the
Garuda.
August 1 - August 8, 2009
TBA
Enjoy a precious opportunity
to celebrate our extended community of families
and to practice together while experiencing the
beauty of the North Shore. Be sure to register
early for Family Camp and participate in this
unrivaled environment of openness and mindfulness
as a family. Bring the grandparents, a family
friend, your nephew-take the opportunity to
gather together and enjoy the qualities of sweet
summer life. In the mornings there will be
engaging programs for children while parents and
other family members have time for meditation
practice, study, relaxation, contemplative walks,
etc. In the afternoons and evenings there will be
both structured and spontaneous family
activities: go to the beach, visit a local farm,
fly kites, enjoy supervised evening campfires,
singing and games. This is a remarkable
opportunity to take time together, away from the
regular pressures of our lives, and allow love
and joy to envelope us. Tell your friends about
Family Camp - a great non-Christian,
non-religious, but strong and spiritual space to
play and learn with other families. Please
register now to allow for more comprehensive
program planning and offerings and to take
advantage of early registration incentives.
!!!Register before 01 May 2008 for a discount!!!
August 12 - August 15, 2009
Acharya Jeremy Hayward and Suzann Duquette
Teachings on the terma text,
The Golden Key That Fulfills Desire and the
culmination of the Sacred Path program. A
pre-requisite for attendance at Warrior Assembly
August 15 - August 28, 2009
Acharya Jeremy Hayward and Suzann Duquette
Warrior Assembly is one of
the powerful hall-marks of the Shambhala
Tradition. There will be teachings on the root
text of Shambhala, The Letter of the Golden Sun
of the Great East, as well as transmission of the
Stroke of Ashe and Raising Windhorse. Please
contact Shambhala International for application
form.
August 29 - August 30, 2009
Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata Sensei XX
Onyumishi Kanjuro Shibata is a 20th
generation master bowmaker and archer and 3rd generation
"Bowmaker to the Emporer of Japan" (retired).
In 1980, by the invitation of The Venerable Chogyam Trungpa
Rinpoche, Kanjuro Shibata XX came to the United States from
Japan to teach Kyudo and together with Trungpa, founded Ryuko
Kyudojo (Dragon-Tiger Kyudo Practice Hall) in Boulder, Colorado.
Since then Shibata Sensei has traveled extensively and established
Kyudojos throughout North America and Europe. In 1985 he
established permanent residence in Boulder, Colorado.
August 29 - September 2, 2009
September 6 - September 12, 2009
The Sakyong, Mipham Rinpoche
Please contact Shambhala
International for application form.
September 13 - September 21, 2009
The Sakyong, Mipham Rinpoche
Please contact Shambhala
International for application form.
October 2 - October 4, 2009
For members and others
interested in sustainable forestry. Contact Bill
McKay for information: nagaya@nbnet.nb.ca
October 8 - October 13, 2009
Earn $25/day in program
credit for Dorje Denma Ling programs, by helping
us batten down the hatches for winter, enjoy our
daily schedule of practice and work, eat lots of
good food, and be a part of our resident
community. We will celebrate Thanksgiving on
Sunday, October 12.
October 16 - October 18, 2008
October 23 - October 25, 2009
October 23 - October 29, 2009
Acharya Jeremy Hayward
A rich opportunity to
complete the first three courses in the Sacred
Path program of Shambhala Training as a
residential program. Open to those who have
completed the Heart of Warriorship Level 5. Join
us for one or two levels or all three.
October 31 - November 2, 2009
Warrior General Martin Janowitz and the Council of Warriors
Come and join us for study,
practice and celebration in the profound and
brilliant vision of the Kingdom of Shambbhala
November 5 - November 9, 2009
David Sable and TBA
An opportunity to learn to
serve others by passing on the great tradition of
mindfulness meditation. Please contact Dorje Denma
Ling at info@dorjedenmaling.com for application materials.
November 11 - November 16, 2009
Acharya Jeremy Hayward
Through Buddhist
understanding and practice we can come to know
ourselves with clarity. We can strengthen our
love and compassion, and realize awareness beyond
conventional mind. This weekend, we take a new
look at these life-changing Buddhist insights
through the eyes of modern consciousness studies.
This fresh approach leads to a deeper, fuller
understanding of practice in living and dying.
There will be talks, discussions, and mindfulness
and compassion practice.
November 20 - November 26, 2009
TBA
The Dragon Series 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 Buddhism, which
reveal the sacredness of the phenomenal world.
Students will receive essential instructions for
transforming confused emotions and situations
into wisdoms as they arise. With tremendous
forward vision and strength, the Dragon playfully
includes everything as part of the path. In this
way, the master warrior is able to skillfully
benefit the world.
November 28 - December 5, 2009
Tim Walker and Jan Cressman
The Wisdom Energy of Emotions:
A Week long Contemplative Retreat exploring loving kindness
meditations and the five elemental styles of emotional wisdom.
A powerful course in emotional healing for health professionals
and anyone interested in reclaiming wholeness through synchronizing
body, mind and spirit.
December 26 2009 - January 3, 2010
TBA
An annual tradition.
Shamatha, Werma and Ngondro practitioners are
warmly invited to join us in this simple
celebratory retreat during the holiday break.
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