Scorpion Seal Assembly
The Kongma Sakyong, Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche has opened the Scorpion Seal terma path to qualified students of Shambhala. The Scorpion Seal Assemblies provide the context in which to introduce the practice and view of The Scorpion Seal of the Golden Sun — the highest Shambhala teachings received as terma by the Dorje Dradül of Mukpo.
Over a period of four or more years, participants will receive full instruction in the practice, as well as a structured course of study and transmission necessary to engage in the solitary Scorpion Seal retreat.
Scorpion Seal Assembly information
and application
- Karme Choling:
June 9 - June 22, 2009
- Shambhala Mountain Center:
July 2 - July 16, 2009
- Dechen Choling:
August 24 - September 1, 2009
- Dorje Denma Ling:
September 13 - September 21, 2009
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
Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary
information and application
- Dechen Choling
August 1 - August 23, 2009
Please note: This seminary is full and all new applications will be placed on a waiting list.
There will be a Vajrayana Seminary at Shambhala Mountain Center in 2010. Information will be posted on this page in the fall.
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
- Dorje Denma Ling
September 6 - September 12, 2009
Shambhala Teacher Training
Karme Chöling
May 26-June 1, 2009
Taught by Acharya Adam Lobel and Acharya Christie Cashman
The Shambhala Office of Practice and Education is pleased to announce a Shambhala Buddhist teacher training program.
This program is the first formal training program on the Shambhala Buddhist teacher training path, and will serve to authorize new teachers for Shambhala Training Levels II and III, as well as for the Tiger, Lion, and Meditation in Everyday Life courses of the new Way of Shambhala curriculum.
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.
Application
Recommendation Form
Once accepted, participants may register with Karmê Chöling.
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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
- Shambhala Mountain Center
June 10 - June 21, 2009
- Dechen Choling
July 5 - July 18, 2009
- Dorje Denma Ling
August 15 - August 26, 2009
Poster for Warrior Assembly Chile
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
- Karme Choling
October 6 - October 12, 2009
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
Mipham Academy
An advanced program for graduates of Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary, Mipham Academy will be a place of deep study within Shambhala, modeled on the traditional shedra, or monastic college.
Khenpo Gawang of Namdroling Monastery in India will act as the central teacher for the Mipham Academy.
Mipham Academy offers an opportunity for intensive study of a classic text with an emphasis on bringing the teachings into experience through discussion, debate, memorization, contemplation, and meditation.
The curriculum includes:
- elucidation of a classic text, Adornment of the Middle Way, in talks by Khenpo Gawang and translation by Jules Levinson
- guided contemplations and investigations by acharyas and other senior teachers group discussions to analyze and debate the teachings
- daily meditation sessions
Shambhala Teachers Academy
The Sakyong will convene and address four Teachers' Academy gatherings next summer (2009), to be held in conjunction with the Scorpion Seal Assemblies at our four major practice centres. These gatherings will be an opportunity to come together as advanced teachers, share our experience, learn more of the Sakyong's vision for the path, and explore the possibilities for strengthening education within Shambhala. Read the letter from the Sakyong.
Senior teachers are invited to attend, to review the new Way of Shambhala curriculum and to improve their teaching skills in contemplation and experiential exercises. The purpose of these gatherings will be for enrichment and further development of our experienced teachers.
Each Teachers' Academy gathering will be presided over by an acharya designated by the Dean and the Advisory Council.
Details about study to prepare for the program will be sent following registration.
Please register directly with the practice centre hosting the program you would like to attend.
Karme Choling: Monday 22 June -- Wednesday 24 June
(Scorpion Seal Assembly ends 22 June)
Shambhala Mountain Centre: Monday 29 June -- Thursday 2 July
(Scorpion Seal Assembly begins 2 July)
Dechen Choling: Monday 31 August -- Thursday 3 September
(Departure day for Scorpion Seal Assembly is 1 September)
Dorje Denma Ling: Thursday 10 September -- Sunday 13 September
(Scorpion Seal Assembly begins September 13)
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