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Upcoming Programs, Events, and Classes


Public Programs
These events are open to all - no previous experience required.

    Open to Everyone
Fearless Buddha, Peaceful Warrior
Tuesdays, November 11 – December 16, 2008
8:15 - 9:30pm

This course provides an overview of the three yanas, or vehicles, of the Buddhist path and the path of the Shambhala warrior.
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    Introductory Program
Learn to Meditate: Turning the Mind into an Ally

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
7:30-9:30pm

Ideal for beginning students, this workshop provides an introduction to mindfulness-awareness (shamatha) practice.
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    The Heart of Warriorship
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
December 13-14, 2008
Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am-6:00pm
This weekend program includes instruction in sitting and walking meditation, group discussion, personal interviews, and talks by the director.
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    Children’s Day
Sunday, December 20, 2008
10:00am – 1:00pm

Traditionally we focus on children on this day with special activities that allow them to relate to the royal view of Great Eastern Sun Shambhala Vision. Light fare provided.
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    Open to Everyone!
Find Your Mind in the Kitchen
with Bruce Paul Gaber and Scott Perkins
Sunday, December 28th, 2008
10:00am - 2:00pm

The Shambhala Meditation Center of Washington has teamed with CulinAerie, to offer a day of fun, simple meditation instruction, talks about mindful cooking, and a delicious Sunday brunch (you’ll do the cooking; each person will take responsibility for part of the group’s meal).
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Advanced Programs
These are events that have pre-requisites.


    Intermediate/Advanced , SSBS, Cycle 3
Union of Shamatha and Vispashyana
Tuesdays, November 11 – December 16, 2008
8:15-9:30pm

This course deepens our shamatha practice, and offers glimpses of vipashyana and its union with shamatha.
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    The Heart of Warriorship
Drala
November 14-16, 2008
Friday evening, 7:30-9:30
Saturday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
& Sunday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
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    The Heart of Warriorship
Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World
November 21-23, 2008
Friday evening, 7:30-9:30
Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am-6:00pm
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Continuing Programs
These are programs that are ongoing throughout the year.


    Kyudo Archery
Sundays, 11:30am to 1:30pm
Japanese Zen archery classes meet off site every Sunday, rain or shine. Equipment is provided.
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  knot   Thursday Night Talks
Meditation Practice and Instruction: 7:00–7:45pm
Tea and refreshments: 7:45 -8:00pm
Dharma talk and open discussion: 8:00pm
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Shambhala Meditation Center of Washington, D.C.
3520 Connecticut Ave NW  |  Washington, DC 20008  |  202.787.1526


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