 Shambhala Salon
January 7 / 7:00 PM - February 4 / 9:00 PM
The challenge and delight of this will be organizing the group. This is where chaos and wisdom can arise.
Roles (changing EACH week):
Instigator (prior to week 1 only)—this person will organize the first meeting by contacting everyone and letting them know the first host’s address and at least one reading source to bring
Host—open your home to fellow sangha members and provide light snacks.
Discussion group leader—take responsibility for pulling out main points from the reading(s) and bringing in questions or specific points for discussion
Organizer—be sure the readings for the following week are determined before the group breaks for the evening; if someone misses the class, call them and give them the “assignment” (their role and reading list); be sure the host for next week is determined and that all have the address and directions
Evening format:
Week 1—get together and make a list of readings and specific discussion topics. Bring ideas with you. The host will provide light snacks. Each class will begin with a period of sitting (chairs is fine) and the length of time is up to the group. Take turns reading aloud and discussing one of the main reading resources. Decide who will host the next week and what the reading assignment is.
Week 2-5—light snacks, sitting, discussion (in any order) Each week, someone new will get to be host. Opening our houses to each other may be a welcome opportunity, an intimidating challenge, or a seeming irritation, but in any case it will allow us to practice in action.
Note: These are open to dues paying Shambhala Center members only—a perk for being a member.
Example 1:
Topic—Obstacles and Antidotes
Reading resources: Training the Mind by Chogyam Trungpa
Enlightened Courage by Dilgo Khyentse
Start Where You Are by Pema Chodron
1979 Seminary Transcripts
Week 1 discuss format for the class; outline readings; choose hosts & organizers for each week; take turns reading aloud and discussing one of the main reading sources
Week 2 Absolute bodhicitta slogans
Week 3 Relative bodhicitta slogans connected with meditation
Week 4 etc.
Week 5 etc.
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