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Special Program
Advanced Program with Prerequisites*
Rigden: Unconditional Confidence Led by Acharya Christie Cashman
Dates: October 28-30, 2011 Times: Friday, 7 – 9 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 8:30 AM – 6 PM Location:Shambhala Meditation Center of Washington DC Requested Fee: $175 (includes materials)
Limited Spots Available The number of participants we can accomodate in this program is limited. If you would like to participate, please contact Nancy Green, our Co-Director of Practice and Education, at WOS@dcshambhala.org
This program focuses on teachings of enlightened leadership. With the great problems now facing human society, it seems increasingly important to find simple ways to bring compassionate and strong leadership to the world, even in small ways. The Rigden weekend emphasizes genuine confidence and steadfastness in facing the world's challenges.
* Prerequisites: Completion of Level V and Wisdom in Everyday Life, plus the other "Everyday Life" courses; or completion of Sacred Path through Outrageous/Inscrutable.
Acharya Christie Cashman entered the Shambhala Buddhist teachings in 1971, dedicating herself to intensive study and practice, and eventually teaching a full range of courses, from introductory meditation intensives at Naropa University to Vajrayana sadhana classes and Shambhala Training levels. For many years she taught at the three-month Vajradhatu Seminary and worked closely with Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche on curriculum design and implementation. Christie moved to Nova Scotia in 1987, and in subsequent years taught at several Warrior and Kalapa Assemblies. From 1999 to 2003 she served as international executive director of Shambhala Training, and today she continues to engage in Shambhala and Buddhist curriculum development and the training of teachers. Christie and her husband live in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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