Scorpion Seal Assembly
The Kongma Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche will hold a Scorpion Seal Assembly in 2010 at Shambhala Mountain Center July 18-30. Qualified first-time participants are eligible to apply.
The Scorpion Seal Assembly involves intensive practice of the Werma Sadhana. It is modeled after the traditional drupchen (great accumulation) that is performed in many Buddhist traditions as a way of accomplishing sadhana practice. The retreat environment offers an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of this profound sadhana and receive the innermost teachings of the Shambhala terma, The Scorpion Seal of the Golden Sun, the heart essence of the Druk Sakyong, the Dorje Dradül of Mukpo.
Scorpion Seal Assembly Year 1 information
and application
- Information on coming programs is forthcoming.
Scorpion Seal Assembly: Year 2
These retreats will focus on intensive practice of the Werma Sadhana and the other practices that were received last summer. The 2010 assemblies will be conducted by Shambhala acharyas.
More information about the retreat and eligibility
It is not necessary to apply to the Shambhala Office of Practice and Education in order to attend a second year Scorpion Seal assembly in 2010. The practice centre will verify that you have indeed attended a 2009 assembly when you register.
Karmê Chöling June 13-24, 2010
Shambhala Mountain Center June 28-July 11, 2010
Dechen Chöling Aug 9-22, 2010
Dorje Denma Ling Aug 18-29, 2010
Shambhala Seminary
The two-part Shambhala Seminary is designed to deepen students'
practice and understanding of the buddhist and Shambhala
teachings and to enter them into the vajrayana practices
of the Shambhala Buddhist mandala. Part 1, Sutrayana Seminary,
is led by a Shambhala acharya and provides in-depth training
and study of the hinayana, mahayana, and Shambhala teachings.
Part 2, Vajrayana Seminary, is led by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
and authorizes students to begin their Shambhala ngöndro--the
preliminary practices for receiving the Rigden Abhisheka.
Shambhala Sutrayana Seminary information
and application
- Dorje Denma Ling:
May 8 - May 23, 2010
- Dechen Choling:
September 25 - October 17, 2010
- Karme Choling:
February 4 - February 20, 2011
Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary
information and application
- Information on coming programs is forthcoming.
For centre directors -
Poster for Sutrayana Seminary
Poster for Vajrayana Seminary
(for best results, print on photographic paper)
Rigden Abhisheka
The Rigden Abhisheka enters the student into the practice of the Werma Sadhana.
The abhisheka in South America will take place in Santiago, Chile.
Rigden Abhisheka information and application
- Information on coming programs is forthcoming.
Shambhala Buddhist Teacher Training
This training program is the first formal training program on the Shambhala Buddhist teacher training path, and will serve to authorize new directors for Shambhala Training Levels II and III, as well as new co-directors for the first three courses of the new Way of Shambhala curriculum (Meditation, Contentment and Joy in Everyday Life).
This program replaces the Shambhala Training new director training and Buddhist teacher training programs.
Participants must first apply to the Shambhala Office of Practice and Education and be accepted to attend the training.
Each program includes two three-day weekends. Participants must attend both three day weekends to complete the training.
Shambhala Teacher Training
information and application
- Dechen Choling
February 27 - March 5, 2010
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Warrior Assembly
The Warrior Assembly is the fruition of the Shambhala Training
Sacred Path program. During Warrior Assembly, students study the
Shambhala terma text, The Golden Sun of the Great East, and
receive the ashe practices of stroke and lungta. Warrior
Assembly is a pre-requisite for attending Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary.
Warrior Assembly
information and application
- Karme Choling
August 13 - August 24, 2010
Please Note: The Warrior Asembly at Karme Choling is full. All new applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
For centre directors -
Poster for Warrior Assembly (for best results, print on photographic paper)
Vajrayogini Abhisheka
The Vajrayogini Abhisheka is the formal entry into
the practice of the Vajrayogini Sadhana,
and is open to graduates of Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary
who have completed the Kagyü ngöndro
practices.
Vajrayogini Abhisheka
information and application
- Information on coming programs is forthcoming.
Chakrasamvara Abhisheka
The Abhisheka of Chakrasamvara introduces the student into
the mandala of Chakrasamvara. It is open to graduates of
Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary who have completed their Vajrayogini
practice.
Chakrasamvara Abhisheka
information and application
Vajrakilaya Abhisheka
October 11, 2009
The Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche will confer the Vajrakilaya abhisheka at Karme Choling on October 11, 2009.
The Vajrakilaya tantra is of special importance to Shambhala vajrayana practitioners because of its strong connection with Shambhala terma.
If you have received the Rigden abhisheka and/or the Vajrayogini abhisheka, you may apply to attend this abhisheka as a blessing.
Participants who have completed Chakrasamvara (or are close to completing it) and are interested in doing Vajrakilaya as a retreat practice, are invited to stay for the abhisheka and training program from October 9-15 .
To register for this program, please call Ms. Ella Reznikova at Karme Choling - 802 633-2384, or register on the Karme Choling website.
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