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Featured News & Programs | February 03, 2012
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New for 2012
Thursday evening meditation will begin at 6:30pm and will include walking meditation. It will end at 7:30pm and be immediately followed by the public talk, then tea.
Attention New Meditators!
New to the Center or meditation? Take our Learn to Meditate workshop, offered the second Wednesday of each month, or if you're ready to jump in, come to the Center at 6:30pm on any Thursday. You can get a short introduction to meditation, sit with the group, then stay for the free talk and discussion group. Meditation instruction also offered on other days, and during other programs.
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Featured Classes & Programs
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Winter Practice Intensive
February 11 - 20, 2012
We gather to practice together as we end the Year of the Iron Rabbit, and all the global and personal obstacles that have accompanied it.
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Meditation Schedule |
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First and Third Sunday of each Month
First Sunday Schedule
9:00–12:00 am: Meditation practice and instruction; practice period begins and ends with Buddhist chants (come and leave anytime during this period).
12 noon–1:00 pm: Various formal and informal community groups occasionally host a lunch after sitting at noon; if you are interested in hosting a lunch, please contact communitylunch@dcshambhala.org
Third Sunday Schedule
9:00–11:00am: Meditation practice and instruction; practice period begins and ends with Buddhist chants (come and leave anytime during this period).
11:00am-12 noon: Sadhana of Mahamudra (Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in the Sadhana of Mahamudra practice.)
Note: The third Sunday practice schedule may be adjusted when other weekend programs are offered; please check the calendar.
Every Monday
6:00–6:45pm: Evening meditation practice.
No Meditation Instruction on Mondays.
Every Tuesday
6:00–6:45pm: Evening meditation practice.
No Meditation Instruction on Tuesdays.
Every Thursday
6:30-7:30 pm: Evening meditation practice and instruction.
7:30 -8:15 pm: Public talk and open discussion
8:15 pm: Tea
Everyone is welcome. There is no charge for meditation sessions or meditation instruction.
Learn More about Meditation
at the Center »
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Photo by
Peter Seidler
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“The teachings of Shambhala emphasize the reality that we all have basic goodness, and that this world we live in has basic goodness. However, in this dark age there is a constant sense of fear and dissatisfaction. That negativity consumes us so that we cannot settle even in our own mind, let alone in our family or our society. When we are all saving the last piece of pie for ourselves, we are constantly undermining the possibility of creating stability and happiness. When we approach our planet with this attitude, the world is ruled by small-mindedness. Businesses and governments are crippled and ultimately fail, because everyone is on the ‘me’ plan. ”
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
from the book Ruling Your World
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