Programs for...Shambhala Meditation Center of Washington, D.C. |
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What is Real? The Basic Goodness of Reality
with Jerry Webster & Peter Aucott & Anthony Bouret
April 16 - May 21, 2013
This third course in the new Basic Goodness Series focuses on study of the phenomenal world, emphasizing some of the core Buddhist teachings such as impermanence, the process of perception, the "mind," and emptiness. It includes an ecological element.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
May 20, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Padmasambhava Feast
May 20, 2013
Padmasambhava Feast (restricted)
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Yoga
with Steve Wanna
May 21, 2013
"Our body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care"
-- The Buddha
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
May 21, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Heart of Recovery Group
May 22, 2013
This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
May 23, 2013
Evening meditation practice and instruction
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Public Talk
May 23, 2013
Thursday Night Public Talks
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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20/30 Delek Hike
May 25, 2013
The 20/30 Something Delek will be going on a hike in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Historical Park near Potomac Maryland.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Kyudo
May 26, 2013
Kyudo, "the Way of the Bow", is the ancient discipline of Zen archery.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Profound Treasury Read-A-Thon
May 26, 2013
Join us for a read-a-thon of the Profound Treasury collection. The center will be reading Section 6 of Volume 2, Bodhisattva Activity.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Ice Cream Social
May 26, 2013
Join use for an ice cream social!
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
May 27, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Yoga
with Steve Wanna
May 28, 2013
"Our body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care"
-- The Buddha
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
May 28, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Fearlessness in Everyday Life
May 28 - June 25, 2013
Soaring on the wings of hope and fear, we often crash and burn. What happens if we begin to see life as it is?
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Heart of Recovery Group
May 29, 2013
This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
May 30, 2013
Evening meditation practice and instruction
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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The Dharma of Love
with Susan Piver
May 30, 2013
Thursday night open house talk with Susan Piver.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Shambhala Training Level I: Weekend Retreat
with Susan Piver
May 31 - June 1, 2013
This weekend retreat provides an introduction to practices and teachings which help us discover basic goodness in ourselves and others, and to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Open to everyone.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 2, 2013
Meditation practice and instruction
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Children's Program
June 2, 2013
The Center’s children’s program uses physical exercises, art activities, and meditation to help children relax, develop inner strength and compassion, and realize the basic goodness of all sentient beings.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Kyudo
June 2, 2013
Kyudo, "the Way of the Bow", is the ancient discipline of Zen archery.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Shambhala Sadhana Practice
June 2, 2013
Come practice the Shambhala Sadhana at the center.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Stroke Practice
June 2, 2013
Stroke practice (restricted)
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 3, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Vajrayogini Feast
June 3, 2013
Vajrayogini Feast (restricted)
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation in Everyday Life
June 3 - 24, 2013
With simple instructions and support, mindfulness meditation practice can become part of our lives, bringing greater stability, strength, and clarity.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Yoga
with Steve Wanna
June 4, 2013
"Our body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care"
-- The Buddha
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 4, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Heart of Recovery Group
June 5, 2013
This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 6, 2013
Evening meditation practice and instruction
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Public Talk
June 6, 2013
Thursday Night Public Talks
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Shambhala Training Level IV: Weekend Retreat
June 7 - 9, 2013
In Shambhala Training Level IV, we learn how to awaken and open our hearts so that we can communicate fully with the world.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Kyudo
June 9, 2013
Kyudo, "the Way of the Bow", is the ancient discipline of Zen archery.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 10, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Yoga
with Steve Wanna
June 11, 2013
"Our body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care"
-- The Buddha
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 11, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Heart of Recovery Group
June 12, 2013
This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Learn to Meditate Introductory Workshop
with Christian Gregory
June 12, 2013
This introductory class highlights the Shambhala community’s core practice - mindfulness-awareness meditation - in both sitting and walking forms.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 13, 2013
Evening meditation practice and instruction
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Public Talk
June 13, 2013
Thursday Night Public Talks
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Dharma Gathering for 20/30 Somethings
June 14, 2013
20/30 Something Delek Gathering!
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Advanced Practice
June 15, 2013
Advanced Practice (restricted)
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 16, 2013
Meditation practice and instruction; practice period begins and ends with Buddhist chants (come and leave anytime during this period).
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Advanced Practice
June 16, 2013
Advanced Practice (restricted)
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Sadhana of Mahamudra
June 16, 2013
Sadhana of Mahamudra
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Kyudo
June 16, 2013
Kyudo, "the Way of the Bow", is the ancient discipline of Zen archery.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 17, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Yoga
with Steve Wanna
June 18, 2013
"Our body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care"
-- The Buddha
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 18, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Padmasambhava Feast
June 18, 2013
Padmasambhava Feast (restricted)
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Heart of Recovery Group
June 19, 2013
This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 20, 2013
Evening meditation practice and instruction
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Golden Key
June 20 - 23, 2013
Working with our relationship to the material world and our sense perceptions, we learn the practice of enriching presence—the ability to instantly sense the inner wealth within oneself, phenomena, and the natural world.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Public Talk
June 20, 2013
Thursday Night Public Talks
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Kyudo
June 23, 2013
Kyudo, "the Way of the Bow", is the ancient discipline of Zen archery.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 24, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Yoga
with Steve Wanna
June 25, 2013
"Our body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care"
-- The Buddha
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 25, 2013
Evening meditation practice
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Heart of Recovery Group
June 26, 2013
This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 27, 2013
Evening meditation practice and instruction
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Public Talk
June 27, 2013
Thursday Night Public Talks
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Midsummers Day
June 29, 2013
The Shambhala community comes together in many ways – to practice, learn, serve others — and to celebrate! By joining spiritual practice with the practicalities, challenges, and joys of everyday life, we aspire to create a society that expresses the digni
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Meditation
June 30, 2013
Everyone is welcome. There is no charge for meditation sessions.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Kyudo
June 30, 2013
Kyudo, "the Way of the Bow", is the ancient discipline of Zen archery.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Learn to Meditate Introductory Workshop
with Jonathan Kirkendall
July 10, 2013
This introductory class highlights the Shambhala community’s core practice - mindfulness-awareness meditation - in both sitting and walking forms.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Learn to Meditate Introductory Workshop
with Christian Gregory
August 14, 2013
This introductory class highlights the Shambhala community’s core practice - mindfulness-awareness meditation - in both sitting and walking forms.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Dharma Gathering for 20/30 Somethings
August 16, 2013
20/30 Something Delek Gathering!
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Shambhala Training Level I: Weekend Retreat
August 24 - 25, 2013
This weekend retreat provides an introduction to practices and teachings which help us discover basic goodness in ourselves and others, and to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings. Open to everyone.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Shambhala Training Level V: Weekend Retreat
September 6 - 8, 2013
Trusting in our nature enough to let go into the present moment.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Wisdom in Everyday Life
September 10 - October 8, 2013
Meditation sharpens our intelligence and uncovers our wisdom. We explore practical ways for transforming confused emotions and situations into effective actions.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Learn to Meditate Introductory Workshop
with Jonathan Kirkendall
September 11, 2013
This introductory class highlights the Shambhala community’s core practice - mindfulness-awareness meditation - in both sitting and walking forms.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Learn to Meditate Introductory Workshop
with Christian Gregory
October 9, 2013
This introductory class highlights the Shambhala community’s core practice - mindfulness-awareness meditation - in both sitting and walking forms.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Dharma Gathering for 20/30 Somethings
October 18, 2013
20/30 Something Delek Gathering!
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Learn to Meditate Introductory Workshop
with Jonathan Kirkendall
November 13, 2013
This introductory class highlights the Shambhala community’s core practice - mindfulness-awareness meditation - in both sitting and walking forms.
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| Location: Washington D.C |
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Learn to Meditate Introductory Workshop
with Christian Gregory
December 11, 2013
This introductory class highlights the Shambhala community’s core practice - mindfulness-awareness meditation - in both sitting and walking forms.
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