Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta

How Can I Help? The Basic Goodness of Society
with Sekayi Stringer
April 29 - May 25, 2013
This course focuses on relationship and society. It is an exploration of the nature of society and what it might mean to help our world.
May 25 is a makeup day for those who cannot attend on May 18.

Joy in Everyday Life
with Valerie Morvan & Norma Harris
May 1 - 29, 2013
Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings on intelligent compassion towards others, we begin to discover the joy of discipline, health and bravery. Pre-requisite: Contentment in Everyday Life

Mindfulness in Business
with Patton Hyman
May 21, 2013
Explore how meditation-based mindfulness practice can cultivate undistracted presence and overcome emotional reactivity, enhancing communication skills and creativity, for better decision-making and job satisfaction in our fast-paced technological world.

Learn to Meditate
May 25, 2013
Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham.

Monthly Children's Program
May 26, 2013
This month’s creative activity: “Seeing nature’s beauty in us”, an exploration into interbeing and our oneness with the environment.

Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arranging Workshop
with Alexandra Shenpen
May 31, 2013
The contemplative practice of Ikebana or Kado, the Japanese art of flower arranging, brings together many elements so that we may pause and appreciate our world. Whether you are a beginner or adept, please join us for this delightful day.

Shambhala Arts I & II
with Arawana Hayashi & Alexandra Shenpen & Daniel Phillips
May 31 - June 2, 2013
Shambhala Art Parts One & Two: Coming to Your Senses and Seeing Things as They Are

Friday 7-9pm (free and open to the public), Saturday and Sunday 9-6pm

Without seeing things as they are, it is hard to create art. Our perceptions are obs

Refuge vow
with Arawana Hayashi
June 2, 2013
Time TBD

Bodhisattva vow
with Arawana Hayashi
June 2, 2013
Times TBD

Coordinator Training
with Andy Richard
June 8, 2013
This class will train you to coordinate programs and classes.

Mindful Beginnings - Mindfulness Classes for Children
with Lisa Federico
June 19 - July 24, 2013
By practicing simple mindfulness activities that focus on our breath and five senses, children will begin to discover the art and joy of being mindful in the present moment.

Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart
with Tom Haynes
June 21 - 23, 2013
With trust in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness, increased awareness, and inquisitiveness about the world, as it is. Pre-requisite: WoS Level III

Learn to Meditate
June 22, 2013
Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham.

Midsummer's Day
June 22, 2013
We'll gather for grilling, arts and crafts, yard games and stay til the drum circle ends as we celebrate midsummer! This year includes a classical chamber concert, Sentience: A Compassionate Soundwave.

Teacher Gathering
June 29, 2013
The dorje kasung will make a presentation and lead the discussion on the Protector Principle.

Werma Retreat
July 13, 2013
Werma Retreat
Saturday and Sunday 8:30am-4:30pm

Community Nyinthun
with Sekayi Stringer
July 20, 2013
Deepen your practice with a full-day meditation retreat, or nyinthun, focusing on mindfulness/awareness as taught in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition.

Fearlessness in Everyday Life
with Tom Haynes
July 26 - 28, 2013
The Fearlessness in Everyday Life course mixes meditation with the vastness of space beyond concept. Pre-requisite: Joy in Everyday Life

Learn to Meditate
August 10, 2013
Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham.

Meek and Perky
August 16 - 18, 2013
“The four dignities” are introduced as a path and a process, which describe a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. Pre-requisite: Drala

Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
with Jeffrey Stevens
August 23 - 25, 2013
The final weekend in the Heart of Warriorship program focuses on the pervasive quality of awakened mind, as we find ourselves able to communicate with the world gently and fearlessly. Pre-requisite: Level IV

Wisdom in Everyday Life
September 4 - October 2, 2013
Pre-requisite: Fearlessness in Everyday Life. This class is the companion to Shambhala Training Level V.

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Richard John
September 7 - 8, 2013
The Shambhala teachings present a way of living in the world with creative expression, confidence, and genuineness. This first weekend of Shambhala Training introduces participants to the Shambhala teachings and to the practice of sitting meditation.

Meditation in Everyday Life
September 16 - October 14, 2013
Join us for this five-week class, as you learn and practice peaceful abiding meditation, basic goodness, and ways that meditation practice can improve the quality of our daily lives.

Learn to Meditate
September 28, 2013
Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham.

Regional MI Gathering
with Dale Asrael & David Rome
October 10 - 13, 2013
We are happy to announce the following Meditation Instructors’ Gatherings for 2013, and encourage all meditation Instructors to attend one of these events.

Outrageous and Inscrutable
October 25 - 27, 2013
The third and fourth dignities, Outrageous and Inscrutable, emphasize fruition and refer to the extraordinary skill of a practiced warrior. Prerequisite: Meek and Perky

Learn to Meditate
October 26, 2013
Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham.

Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
November 1 - 3, 2013
Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask underlying fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing basic goodness. Prerequisite: WoS Level I

Contentment in Everyday Life
November 11 - December 9, 2013
Open to everyone.
Contentment can be hard to find. Much of the time we search for contentment in things, achievements or relationships.

Learn to Meditate
November 23, 2013
Learn what you need to know to begin a mindfulness-awareness, or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice on your own. Includes the book, Turning the Mind into an Ally, by Sakyong Mipham.

What is Real? The Basic Goodness of Reality
with Sekayi Stringer
December 6 - 8, 2013
This course focuses on relationship and society. It is an exploration of the nature of society and what it might mean to help our world.

credit program
December 31, 2013
Holding for program credit use.