Burlington Shambhala Center

Basic Goodness of Society
with Myra Woodruff & Daniel Brown
May 7 - June 18, 2013
Second course in Basic Goodness series which asks the question, "How Can I Help?" It explores our relationship with others and the world.

Taming the mind
with Marilyn Brown & Elizabeth Ready
May 13 - June 17, 2013
This introductory course explores the view and practice of Hinayana Buddhism and is based on a three week seminar taught by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

Meditation in Everyday Life
September 9 - 30, 2013
This class provides an opportunity to deepen the experience and understanding of meditation for new students, with special attention on practical suggestions for establishing a sitting practice in the middle of our speedy society. Each evening class allow

Level IV: Awakened Heart
September 13 - 15, 2013
When we enter the world in an open and vulnerable way, we let the world touch our heart, and our heart wakes up to the touch. We encounter the world with clear perception, free from our conventional ways of thinking and experiencing.

Level I: The Art of Being Human
September 28 - 29, 2013
Open your eyes, heart and mind to your own basic goodness and the sacredness of life

Joy in Everyday Live
October 3 - 10, 2013
Through an exploration of the Buddhist and Shambhala teachings on intelligent compassion towards others, we begin to discover the joy of discipline, health and bravery

Level V: Open Sky
October 25 - 27, 2013
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind—a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment.

Level II: Birth of the Warrior
November 8 - 10, 2013
Having experienced a taste of basic goodness, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask our fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing basic goodness.

Fearlessness of Everyday Life
November 14 - December 12, 2013
As the path continues, we learn to work with anxiety, so that we are not blocked by fear. Through an exploration of the Buddhist and Shambhala teachings of mind and the nature of reality, we learn to see clearly. We dare to face life and death as they are