The Salisbury Shambhala Study Group is a meditation based group in Salisbury, MD that emphasizes the practices of Buddhism, Shambhala Training, and Nalanda. It is one of many such groups around the world under the parent organization of Shambhala International.

Shambhala International is a large and colorful tent with many activities taking place under its broad roof. We refer to the doors to this tent as the three gates: namely Vajradhatu, Shambhala Training, and Nalanda. These gates represent the activities of many organizations originally founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Today, the Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche heads Shambhala International.

 Vajradhatu, a path of traditional Buddhist teachings, offers a comprehensive path of Buddhist meditation and study through a network of local centers known as Dharmadhatus. The 2,500-year-old Buddhist tradition provides a well-defined, graduated method of developing skillful action and wisdom through meditation practice.

 Shambhala Training is a secular path of spiritual training. The Shambhala Training path is one of fearless and gentle action in the world; it is open to people who follow any spiritual tradition or who have chosen no particular spiritual tradition.

 Nalanda brings a contemplative perspective to the arts, health, education, and business. It includes such traditional disciplines as poetics, visual art, kyudo (archery), ikebana (flower arranging), and tea ceremony. Click here for more details.

 Introduction to Shambhala Meditation - The basic wisdom of Shambhala is that in this world, as it is, we can find a good and meaningful human life that will also serve others. This program introduces a practice of meditation that enables us to uncover our true richness.

 Shambhala Level One, The Art of Being Human - This level focuses on experiencing the world as sacred and seeing basic goodness as your birthright.

 Shambhala Level Two, Birth of the Warrior - This level centers on recognizing your habitual patterns and discovering fearlessness.

 Shambhala Level Three, Warrior in the World - This level concentrates on developing confidence in all aspects of your daily life.

 Reading and study groups are available periodically.

 Programs will be available in the future.

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