Akron Shambhala Meditation Center

Joy in Everyday Life: A Thursday Evening Meditation Class
with Richard Weiner
May 2 - 30, 2013
"Joy in Everyday Life" presents a discussion of the Shambhala teachings on cheerfulness and health. Through study and practice of these teachings on discipline, we step out of the trap of our habitual patterns, free ourselves from confusion, and cultivate

Open Sitting Meditation
May 21 - 28, 2013

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
May 22, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
May 24, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
May 24, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Great Eastern Sun
with Valerie Lorig
May 24 - 26, 2013
This program teaches how to see the Great Eastern Sun, the primordial energy and brilliance that is the basis of all that exists, providing an introduction to membership in Shambhala--a living context for building a sane society. Prerequisite: Level V

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
May 27, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
May 29, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
May 29, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Essential Heart of Kasungship
with Robert Carterette
May 29 - July 6, 2013
An introduction to the Dorje Kasung, our service organization. Prerequisite: Shambhala Training Level III.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
May 29, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
May 31, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
May 31, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
June 3, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
June 5, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
June 5, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
June 5, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Fearlessness in Everyday Life
June 6 - 27, 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? This course incorporates a further exploration of the Buddhist teachings on mind and the nature of reality.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
June 7, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
June 7, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World
with Giovannina Jobson
June 8 - 9, 2013
Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we are willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness to our activities. No Friday night talk.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
June 10, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
June 12, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
June 12, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
June 12, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
June 14, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
June 14, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Learn to Meditate Workshop
with Richard Weiner
June 15, 2013
In this introductory class you will receive the technique, guidance and experience necessary to start a mindfulness-awareness or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice. Your teacher will give you detailed instruction and guided meditation so that you have

Dinner and a Movie Fundraiser
June 15, 2013
Please join us for a spaghetti dinner, dessert, and a movie (or two), for the first community fundraiser event in our new Center. Suggested donation: $15 per person, $25 per couple.

Nyinthun Sunday Meditation Practice Intensive @ Our Canton Center
June 16, 2013
Intensive [practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation practice int he Shambhala tradition at our Canton satellite center. Third Sunday of each month from 9 AM until noon.

Creative Summit Writer's Roundtable
June 17, 2013
An ongoing writer's workshop, led by Prof. Ray Gehani. Please bring six copies of your latest work to share.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
June 17, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
June 19, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
June 19, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
June 19, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
June 21, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
June 21, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Mindfulness for Children
June 22, 2013
A morning workshop filled with activities to encourage mindfulness. For children in Kindergarten through Grade 6.

Midsummer Day
June 23, 2013
Our annual Midsummer Day festival will be held on Sunday, June 23. Details to follow.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
June 24, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
June 26, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
June 26, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
June 26, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
June 28, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
June 28, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Five Requirements for a Successful Meditation Practice
with Michael Greenleaf
June 28, 2013
Please join us as Acharya Michael Greenleaf discusses the basics of a successful meditation practice.

Work, Wealth and Wisdom: A Workshop
with Michael Greenleaf
June 29, 2013
Free to ACSMC Members. This workshop explores the interactive quality of meditation practice, our work, and wealth. Acharya Greenleaf was designated by Sakyong Mipham, Rinpoche as Shambhala's Wealth and Generosity Acharya.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
July 1, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
July 3, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
July 3, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
July 3, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
July 5, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
July 5, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Learn to Meditate Workshop
July 7, 2013
In this introductory class you will receive the technique, guidance and experience necessary to start a mindfulness-awareness or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice. Your teacher will give you detailed instruction and guided meditation so that you have

Sadhana of Mahamudra Practice
July 8 - December 17, 2013
Practice of the Sadhana of Mahamudra. Previous experience in this practice recommended.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
July 8, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
July 10, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
July 10, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
July 10, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
July 12, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
July 12, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Richard Weiner
July 12 - 14, 2013
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings.

Creative Summit Writer's Roundtable
July 15, 2013
An ongoing writer's workshop, led by Prof. Ray Gehani. Please bring six copies of your latest work to share.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
July 15, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
July 17, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
July 17, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
July 17, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
July 19, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
July 19, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Nyinthun Sunday Meditation Practice Intensive @ Our Canton Center
July 21, 2013
Intensive [practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation practice int he Shambhala tradition at our Canton satellite center. Third Sunday of each month from 9 AM until noon.

Nyinthun: One-day meditation retreat
July 21 - December 22, 2013
Please join us for a day of mindfulness-awareness meditation practice. The day has two sessions: 9-noon, and 1 to 4. You may participate in one or both sessions. Meditation instruction will be available. No registration necessary.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
July 22, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
July 24, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
July 24, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
July 24, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
July 26, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
July 26, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Mindfulness and the Twelve Steps
with Kevin Griffin
July 27 - 28, 2013
Please join us for a two-day workshop on the relationship between recovery and meditation by the renowned author Kevin Griffin.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
July 29, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
July 31, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
July 31, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
July 31, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
August 2, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
August 2, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
August 5, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
August 7, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
August 7, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
August 7, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
August 9, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
August 9, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
August 12, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
August 14, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
August 14, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Wednesday Evening Open Meditation @ our Falls Center
August 14, 2013
Our Wednesday evening meditation sitting session is designed for beginning meditators. Please come at 6PM for sitting meditation instruction.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
August 16, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
August 16, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Nyinthun Sunday Meditation Practice Intensive @ Our Canton Center
August 18, 2013
Intensive [practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation practice int he Shambhala tradition at our Canton satellite center. Third Sunday of each month from 9 AM until noon.

Creative Summit Writer's Roundtable
August 19, 2013
An ongoing writer's workshop, led by Prof. Ray Gehani. Please bring six copies of your latest work to share.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
August 19, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
August 21, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
August 21, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
August 23, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
August 23, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart
with Richard Weiner
August 23 - 25, 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. We can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
August 26, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
August 28, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
August 28, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
August 30, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
August 30, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
September 2, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
September 4, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
September 4, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
September 6, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
September 6, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Windhorse
with Myra Woodruff
September 6 - 8, 2013
Prerequisite: Great Eastern Sun. In this weekend program, we study the text that gives the instruction for “raising windhorse,” which opens the heart and refreshes one's confidence.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
September 9, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
September 11, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
September 11, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
September 13, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
September 13, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Introduction to Contemplative Photography: Miksang, Level 1
with Joseph Fiala
September 14 - 15, 2013
Please join us for the first in a series of contemplative photography weekends. Please supply your own digital camera. Limited to 15 participants.

Nyinthun Sunday Meditation Practice Intensive @ Our Canton Center
September 15, 2013
Intensive [practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation practice int he Shambhala tradition at our Canton satellite center. Third Sunday of each month from 9 AM until noon.

Creative Summit Writer's Roundtable
September 16, 2013
An ongoing writer's workshop, led by Prof. Ray Gehani. Please bring six copies of your latest work to share.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
September 16, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
September 18, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
September 18, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
September 20, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
September 20, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Harvest of Peace Festival
September 21 - 22, 2013
Our annual Harvest of Peace Festival will feature a music, arts, and food festival. Details to come.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
September 23, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
September 25, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
September 25, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
September 27, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
September 27, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human, in Fremont, OH
with Richard Weiner
September 27 - 29, 2013
Through the practice of meditation, we glimpse unconditional goodness as the ground of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuine and compassionate human beings.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
September 30, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
October 2, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
October 2, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
October 4, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
October 4, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
October 7, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
October 9, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
October 9, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
October 11, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
October 11, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
October 14, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
October 16, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
October 16, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
October 18, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
October 18, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Nyinthun Sunday Meditation Practice Intensive @ Our Canton Center
October 20, 2013
Intensive [practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation practice int he Shambhala tradition at our Canton satellite center. Third Sunday of each month from 9 AM until noon.

Creative Summit Writer's Roundtable
October 21, 2013
An ongoing writer's workshop, led by Prof. Ray Gehani. Please bring six copies of your latest work to share.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
October 21, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
October 23, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
October 23, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
October 25, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
October 25, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Becoming a Shambhala Person, Including Refuge and Bodhisattva Vows
with Eric Spiegel
October 25 - 27, 2013
Taking Refuge marks one's formal entry into the Buddhist path. The Bodhisattva Vow is an aspiration to dedicate oneself and all that one does to the benefit of all sentient beings.

Bodhisattva Vows
with Eric Spiegel
October 27, 2013
The Bodhisattva Vow is a further extension of one's personal commitment to be of ongoing benefit to others. Prerequisite: Refuge Vows. It is recommended to leave at least six months between the two vows.

Refuge Vows
with Eric Spiegel
October 27, 2013
The Refuge Vow is the traditional step of formally becoming a Buddhist by taking "refuge" in the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
October 28, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
October 30, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
October 30, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Weekthun: A Week-Long Urban Meditation Retreat
November 1 - 7, 2013
Please join us for a week of mindfulness-awareness meditation practice.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
November 1, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
November 1, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
November 4, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
November 6, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
November 6, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
November 8, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
November 8, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
November 11, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
November 13, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
November 13, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
November 15, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
November 15, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Nyinthun Sunday Meditation Practice Intensive @ Our Canton Center
November 17, 2013
Intensive [practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation practice int he Shambhala tradition at our Canton satellite center. Third Sunday of each month from 9 AM until noon.

Creative Summit Writer's Roundtable
November 18, 2013
An ongoing writer's workshop, led by Prof. Ray Gehani. Please bring six copies of your latest work to share.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
November 18, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
November 20, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
November 20, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
November 22, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
November 22, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
November 25, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
November 27, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
November 27, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
November 29, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
November 29, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
December 2, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
December 4, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
December 4, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
December 6, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
December 6, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
December 9, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Wednesday Evening Initial Meditation Instruction @ Our Falls Center
December 11, 2013
Free initial meditation instruction is available at 6:00 PM on Wednesdays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 7 PM.

Wednesday Evening Meditation @ our Canton Satellite Center
December 11, 2013
Wednesday evening mindfulness/ awareness sitting meditation practice at our Canton satellite center. Free meditation instruction is available starting at 6PM. 2401 Whipple Ave. in the Total health and Wellness Center. No registration is required.

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
December 13, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
December 13, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Creative Summit Writer's Roundtable
December 16, 2013
An ongoing writer's workshop, led by Prof. Ray Gehani. Please bring six copies of your latest work to share.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
December 16, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
December 20, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
December 20, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
December 23, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

Friday Morning Initial Meditation Instruction
December 27, 2013
Initial meditation instruction is available at 9:30 AM on Fridays, followed by our regular sitting meditation practice at 10AM. Initial instruction is free of charge.

Friday Morning Sitting
December 27, 2013
Open sitting practice. Meditation instruction will be available at 9:30.

Heart of Recovery Monday Meeting
December 30, 2013
Meditation instruction is available at no cost at 7 PM. This meditation and discussion group brings together Shambhala Buddhist meditation practice with the Twelve Steps recovery programs. Meetings are anonymous and confidential and explore the relationsh

with Richard Weiner
December 0, 2019 - December 0, 2017
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