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Social Groups

The following groups meet regularly at the Shambhala Center. Please get in touch with the contact people below for more details about any of these groups and the next meeting times. Most are open to all but some may have specific requirements.


“Heart of Recovery” Group

This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationship of addictions and recovery to our personal paths as warriors, bodhisattvas, and meditation practitioners.

Meeting format includes:
• sitting practice
• a topic offering in the form of brief comments or a reading by the night’s facilitator,
• discussion and exploration by group members
• sharing our personal experience, strength and hope
• dedication of merit

Open to all who are
• Buddhist practitioners (from any tradition), or
• 12 Step practitioners (from any program), or
• Individuals interested in exploring the relationship of meditation to recovery from addiction and addictive behaviors

When: Every Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Where: Shambhala Center of Washington, DC

For more information, contact:
Scott: sperkins67@mac.com, 240-478-1513


The Milarepa Chorus

It is said that the great Tibetan yogi, Milarepa, one of the founders of the Kagyü lineage, composed 100,000 songs expressing his great realization. If you like to sing, all voices are welcome to learn and sing these songs of realization as transmitted by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. We learn 3-4 songs each week—singing and contemplating their meaning to benefit others. The chorus is led by Susan Page, a long time student of Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche.

When: Various
Where: Shambhala Center

For more information, contact:
Susan Page: susan.page@arch2.nara.gov, 301-270-3994


The Pen Club

This group meets periodically at sangha members' homes or in cafes to engage in spontaneous writing. If you have a creative drive that expresses itself in writing, feel free to join us!

When: As announced
Where: Various places

For more information, contact:
Francie: cescalyle@gmail.com, 202-439-1328


QueerDharma

QueerDharma is a meditation group for queer people, whether they are part of the Shambhala community or not. Anyone looking for an opportunity to practice meditation within a fabulous queer community is welcome. Each evening includes sitting meditation, a talk or discusion, and socializing. Meditation instruction is also offered.

When: 3rd Monday of each month, 7-8:30 pm
Where: Shambhala Center

For more information, contact:
David: davidquick@bust.com, 202-319-2120


Shambhala Arts Salon

When:
4th Monday of each month, 7:30–9:00 pm
Where: Shambhala Center

Please join us for a monthly gathering of those interested in the path of the contemplative arts. This informal gathering will include readings and discussion on creativity as well as exercises based on Chögyam Trungpa’s teachings on perception and expression. Ideas are welcome. Forays to theater and galleries will be planned.

For more information please contact:
nalanda@dcshambhala.org




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