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Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche

Venerable Gyetrül Jigme Rinpoche

Monday, July 21 – Wednesday, July 23

We are delighted to announce that Gyetrül Jigme Rinpoche—Ripa lineage heir, head of the Pema Lingpa lineage and brother of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche's wife, Khandro Tseyang—has generously agreed to teach in Vancouver this summer as part of his North American tour.

 

Monday, July 21st

Werma Feast* $50

(*restricted practice)

Tuesday, July 22

"Gesar of Ling: Warrior King" $45

Wednesday, July 23

"Eco-Dharma: Socially Engaged Buddhism" $25

Registration is required. For teachings: email Walter Coates at walterbc@shaw.ca  for Werma Feast: RSVP to Daniel Vokey
Generosity policy applies. Finances should not prohibit you from attending these teachings.

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"The Rules of Victory: How To Transform Chaos and Conflict" Book signing and talk with James Gimian

Wed. July 30, 2008 6:30pm - 8pm
EastWest Yoga, 3574 West 4th Ave.
(1/2 block east of Banyen)

Sponsored by Banyen Books - more information

 
dharmadhatuMonday - Member's Practice 7pm - 9:30.
Video talk Series: (Everyone Welcome) Starting Monday July 28, 2008 "Meditation: The Way of the Buddha" a series of five video talks by the Vidyadhara Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche given at the inaugural session of the Narope Institute in 1974. The talks present a succinct introduction to the Buddhist practice of meditation followed by clear, inviting instruction on the practice itself. Trungpa Rinpoche describes the view and practice of meditation in increasing depth as the talks progress. Each talk will be followed by a discussion period led by a senior student of Trungpa Rinpoche. (Note: there will be a showing on the holiday monday, August 4). A reading list for the videos is available on request.

ikebanaTuesday - Ikebana - the contemplative art of flower arranging. 7pm-9pm
most tuesdays, Mrs. Yukawa, renowned teacher in the Sogetsu School of Japanese flowering arranging, conducts ikebana classes at our centre. Classes range from beginner to advanced. The Sogetsu Ikebana school believes that anyone can arrange anything, anywhere at anytime.

shambhalaWednesday- Open House 7pm - 9:30. All are welcome; no charge. 7pm: Sitting meditation, meditation instruction. 8pm: tea and cookies followed generally by a talk or video and discussion on topics of Shambhala Buddhism and applications of meditation in daily life. Open House is offered on most Wednesdays except for Statutory Holidays and some special events. Check the webcalendar.


Shambhala Training is a secular practice established in the West by Tibetan meditation master Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche. and currently by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Shambhala Buddhism is a lineage embracing the Tibetan Kagyü and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism as brought to the West by Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche. The current lineage holder of Shambhala Buddhism is the Sakyong, Mipham Rinpoche

Awake In ActionFirst Thursday of the month - Awake in Action- 7pm
Bringing our insights from the meditation cushion into the world of personal relationships, community service and work through a meditation, talk and discussion format, this group engages the Shambhala world of warriorship and the Buddhist world of bodhisattva action. The next meeting is scheduled for August 7. •email•   •website•
 
 
 

dharmadhatuShambhala Buddhism in Vancouver
The Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies

 

Introduction to Shambhala Buddhism
This class, offered several times per year, and in various formats, is intended to introduce anyone who is interested to the style of practice and study that we engage in and offer at the Vancouver Shambhala Centre. Although what we study and practise is derived from the Tibetan tradition, we do not practise in traditionally Tibetan ways. For one thing, we practice in English. Yet the flavour of this style is definitely that of Tibetan forms of buddhism rather than of the mahayana or hinayana schools.
A sourcebook is available for $10.

Introduction to Shambhala Buddhism: one-day practice and study intensive: next date in the fall, 2008 TBD
(9:00am – 4:30pm).
cost: $40
 It is recommended that those interested in the class receive meditation instruction at our centre and commit some time to regular meditation practice. The talks cover a broad area of Shambhala Buddhist material and serve as an excellent foundation for all of our courses. Meditation instruction is offered at no charge at the regular open houses at 7 pm.
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Other courses in the Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies are ongoing. It is recommended that people complete the Introduciton to Shambhala Buddhism before progressing to other classes. Some classes will require more prior study and practice. For more information on current and upcoming courses, and any pre-requisites, please contact us.

 

 

 

shambhalaShambhala Training - The Heart of Warriorship

Level I: "The Art of Being Human"
TBD, spring 2009
(Friday Evening, all day Sat and Sun) cost: $95  ($50 for those repeating the level)

"The Art of Being Human" introduces us to the practice of mindfulness meditation. Through meditation we are able to glimpse the unconditional goodness that is our true nature. With gentleness and appreciation for ourselves, we can begin to open and see our potential to live as genuine and compassionate human beings.

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Level II: "The Birth of a Warrior"
TBD, Spring, 2009
 (Friday Evening, all day Sat and Sun) cost: $120  ($95 to repeat)

Having experienced basic goodness through meditation, our practice now allows us to observe our "cocoon", or the habits we use to mask our fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing basic goodness. Prerequisite: Level I.

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Level III: "Warrior in the World"
TBD Spring, 2009
(Friday Evening, all day Sat and Sun with an all-day followup Sat June 21)    cost $120.00

Having developed some fearlessness through the examination of our habitual patterns, we begin to engage more fully -- more directly – with life rather than relying on our "cocoon." This new attitude fearlessness infuses our activities and extends out to those around us.

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Level IV: "Awakened Heart "
September 12 - 14, 2008
(Friday Evening, all day Sat and Sun) cost: $120  ($95 to repeat)  

With trust in basic goodness and the daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, just as it is. We can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness.

 

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Each Shambhala Training weekend program includes breakfast and at least one lunch. Please let us know of any dietary considerations. Breakfast begins at 8:30am. Wear comfortable clothes for sitting through the day (layers recommended). mats and cushions are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own.

What Is Shambhala Training®? (read an overview here)

Shambhala Training is a series of five contemplative workshops based on the Shambhala path of "warriorship" which emphasizes the development of genuineness, confidence, humor, and dignity within the complexity of daily life. The very challenges of daily life are opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action. Each workshop includes mindfulness-awareness meditation training and practice, talks by senior instructors, personal interviews and group discussions. Both new and experienced meditators, as well as for those looking to enrich their existing spiritual path, will benefit from these workshops.

Note: Shambhala Training levels are designed to be taken sequentially (in numercal order), previous levels are pre-requisites. For more information, or to register, contact Erica Hendry, Interim Resident Director, Shambhala Training.

Missed levels may sometimes be made up at other nearby centers

4 sessions of basic goodnessshambhalaShambhala Sacred Path program

Meek, Dates TBD fall, 2008
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The Sacred Path is a "graduate" program for those who have completed the Heart of Warriorship and wish to continue exploring warriorship more deeply.. For more information or to register, contact our Shambhala Training Resident Director, Erica Hendry

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How to Meditate

Ideally, meditation instruction is best given in person, where there is an opportunity to have an experienced meditator pay attention to posture, answer questions, and arrange to check in as experience deepens. People in Vancouver wishing to learn to meditate are encouraged to drop in at any Monday or Wednesday Open House, where personal meditation instruction is available at 7pm with no charge. The following links are offered as resources to people in addition to personal instruction in mindfulness/awareness mediation, (shamatha/vipashyana) and for those who for whatever reason find face-to-face instruction is not possible but who are still interested in learning to meditate.

 

What the Open House Programs are like:

All are welcome to our weekly Open House program on Wednesdays. Wear comfortable clothese for sitting; no previous experience or reservation is required. Because each week includes people who are coming for the first time as well as returning meditators, every evening is designed to stand on its own, but also to combine with succeeding weeks' talks to create a whole greater than each single week's material. Open houses start at 7 pm with sitting meditation and first-time meditation instruction for newcomers (usually 6-8 people). A short tea break is followed by a talk and discussion or other events. Talks are often drawn from "Shambhala: the Sacred Path of the Warrior" by the founder of our center, Chögyam Trungpa, Rinpoche or "Turning the Mind into an Ally" and "Ruling your World" by the current head of our lineage, the Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. In addition to talks, evenings may also feature guided practices, group discussion and other exercises designed to help deepen one’s meditation practice, as well as videos and audio tapes. Newcomers are always welcome, as are "regular" open house participants.

You can drop in whenever you choose. There is no charge, though contributions – to cover the cost of tea and cookies – are warmly appreciated. The evenings generally wrap up before 9:30pm.

George Klima has compiled a thorough list of Buddhist temples and centers (a wide spectrum of lineages and organizations), organized by province. Meditation in Vancouver and Buddhism in Vancouver and in our region is a very rich and diverse landscape. Mr. Klima's directory of buddhist organizatons can be found at http://buddhismcanada.com

 

Shambhala Sun magazine

Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly

these two magazine sites offer a wealth of free content going back several years. These are useful resources for those who wish to know more about dharma life, writing, teachers, and authors.

The Shambhala® Meditation Centre of Vancouver:

The Shambhala Centre of Vancouver combines the Dharmadhatu Buddhist Meditation Centre (founded in 1975) and the Shambhala Training Meditation Program (founded in 1980). Both are guided by life and teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and the students and teachers he inspired. We have operated from our present storefront location at 17th and Heather Street for the past 30 years. A lot of just sitting meditation has taken place on the cushions here, in Vancouver, as well as Shambhala Training programs, classes in Hinayana, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, Ikebana, children's programs, and visits from teachers and meditation masters. For more on the organization we are part of, browse Shambhala International (www.shambhala.org). For local programs see our Calendar of Events.

Email vancouver@shambhala.org if you have any questions or comments or would like to receive our newsletter in the mail.

Where we are

Victoria Shambhala Meditation Centre Link

Seattle Shambhala Meditation Centre Link

Portland Shambhala Meditation Center Link

Kootenay Shambhala Meditation Centre (Nelson, BC) Link

Edmonton Shambhala Centre Link

find a Shambhala Training level or a Shambhala Center near you

 Shambhala, Shambhala Meditation Centre, and Shambhala Centre are registered service marks of Shambhala International (Varjadhatu). Shambhala Training is a registered trademark of Shambhala/Nalanda Foundation.
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