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August 15 - October 17 |
Organic Spirituality Garden Internship - Autumn
A one- to nine-week garden internship program.
Connect with this living earth, deepen your understanding of growing vegetables and flowers organically, and learn to combine this with the practice of meditation.
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September 2010 |
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September 3 - 6 |
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September 3 - 9 |
Shambhala Training Retreat: Levels IV - V
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with Myra Woodruff
Awakened Heart and Open Sky are the culmination of the Heart of Warriorship section of Shambhala Training, and the prerequisite for entry into the Sacred Path section.
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September 3 - 5 |
Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human
with Acharya Michael Greenleaf
This introductory level of the Path of Warriorship is open to beginners and those new to meditation! Discovering basic goodness in the world and ourselves is the seed of developing confidence and gentleness.
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September 11 |
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September 13 - 21 |
Mipham Academy 2010
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with Khenpo Gawang
The Mipham Academy aspires to bring together traditional Buddhist studies and contemporary thought into a transformative path.
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September 17 - 19 |
Mudra Space Awareness
with Acharya Suzann Duquette
Unlock your inherent freedom and create a radical shift in your understanding of the mind/body relationship to space.
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September 22 - 24 |
Shambhala Art Teacher Intensive
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with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
Art practice is a powerful way to bring dharma into everyday life. The craft requires mindfulness/awareness; the motivation is to bring benefit and beauty into the world, the fruition is recognition of sacred world and the creation of enlightened society.
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September 24 - 29 |
Shambhala Art: Parts I - III
with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
The Shambhala Art teachings are a path to creating art that springs from the meditative mind. The simplicity and brilliance of "things as they are" is the ground for genuine creativity, the expression of non-aggression.
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September 24 - 26 |
Assistant Director Training
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with Bill Brauer
For those ready to embark on the path of teaching by learning to be an Assistant Director of Shambhala Training.
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September 24 - October 1 |
Werma Retreat: Gathering Drala and Werma
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with Sangyum Agness Au
A practice intensive that will focus on study of the Kalapa Assembly transcripts and the Shambhala root texts as a way to contemplate the heart meaning of each section of the Werma Sadhana.
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October |
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October 1 - 3 |
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October 1 - 7 |
Shambhala Training Level II and Contentment in Everyday Life
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with Esther Rochon
The Way of Shambhala is a practice and study path that presents Shambhala Buddhist teachings that we can apply in everyday life. This retreat integrates the Way of Shambhala teachings with Shambhala Training practice and view.
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October 1 - 3 |
Simplicity Weekend
with Gregory McNally
and Tune Faulkner
Open to all and ideal for beginners on the path of meditation, Simplicity retreats were created to give everyone a flexible, simple way to enjoy the benefits of sitting meditation.
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October 6 - 8 |
Tendon Changing/Bone Marrow Washing Intensive
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with Dr. Eva Wong
In this program, qigong postures will be modified to maximize training in tendon strength, elasticity, and flexibility. In addition, the Eight Basic Wudang Qigong forms, which is the fast-track program for strengthening the tendons, will be taught.
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October 8 - 10 |
Animal Forms Intensive
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with Dr. Eva Wong
This program focuses on training the participant to embody the essence of the animal in the physical form and in spirit.
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October 8 - 13 |
Lojong
with Acharya Arawana Hayashi
The teachings on lojong, or training the mind, are essential teachings on developing genuine compassion on the path of meditation. This five-day course will introduce contemplation of the absolute bodhicitta slogans and tonglen practices.
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October 8 - 10 |
Teen Retreat: Listening Mind/Seeing Mind
with Roger Guest
and Andrea Lawrence
In a busy, high-pressure, hi-tech world, the teachings on awareness and warriorship offer teens an opportunity to slow down, learn about oneself, and open one's heart to others. For youth ages 12-18.
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October 8 - 10 |
Mindfulness and the Art of Parenting
with Esther Seibold
and Nancy Frumer-Styron
Parenting is both a challenging and potentially joyful activity. No matter the child's age, communications and interactions between parents and children are influenced by a multitude of daily interactions, behavior patterns and stresses.
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October 8 - 10 |
Aloka Children's Program
With both outdoor and indoor exploration, the children learn and grow through play, organized activities, arts, physical activity and interacting with peers.
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October 10 - 17 |
Shambhala Training Retreat: Great Eastern Sun, Windhorse and Drala
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with Trudy Sable
The Sacred Path brings the principles of warriorship and the practice of mindfulness-awareness into daily life. It is designed to nurture the student's ability to experience the world as sacred and their aspiration to create an enlightened society.
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October 15 - 22 |
Authentic Inspiration: A Retreat for Writers
with Susan Piver
What do writers want more than anything? Time to write. Yet even if such precious time could be found, it's not always easy to settle into the writing groove. Meditation can help synchronize mind and body in a way that truly supports the creative process.
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October 15 - 16 |
Personal Authenticity in Caring for Others
with Myra Woodruff, Irini Rockwell and Max Miller
When we make ongoing work with ourselves the ground for work with others, we cultivate openness and compassion and are able to fully appreciate another human being.
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October 22 - November 19 |
Fall Dathun
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell
Open to everyone! Deepen your meditation practice in this intensive month-long retreat. This dathün fulfills the group practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path.
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October 22 - 29 |
Fall Dathun Week 1
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell
Open to beginners! Deepen your meditation practice by joining us for the first week of this intensive month-long retreat. This weekthün fulfills a portion of the group practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path.
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October 22 - November 5 |
Ngöndro Retreat
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with Acharya Emily Bower
Whether you are doing the Rigden (Shambhala), Kagyü, or Nyingma ngöndro, whether you are counting or doing it by time, whether you are inspired or stuck, all are welcome. This program counts toward group requirements for the Vajrayana path.
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October 29 - November 5 |
Fall Dathun Week 2
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell
Open to beginners! Deepen your meditation practice by joining us for the second week of this intensive month-long retreat. This weekthün fulfills a portion of the group practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path.
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October 29 - 31 |
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November |
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November 5 - 12 |
Fall Dathun Week 3
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell
Deepen your meditation practice by joining us for the third week of this intensive month-long retreat. This weekthün fulfills a portion of the group practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path.
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November 5 - 7 |
Simplicity Weekend
with John Ankele
Open to all and ideal for beginners on the path of meditation, Simplicity retreats were created to give everyone a flexible, simple way to enjoy the benefits of sitting meditation.
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November 5 - 7 |
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November 5 - 6 |
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November 9 - 19 |
Vajrayogini Four Karmas Fire Offering
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Open to Sadhakas who have completed a Vajrayogini Amending the Mantra fire offering, and those who have done this fire offering before. Generous discounted rate for repeaters.
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November 11 - 14 |
Fearless Work 2010
with Michael Carroll
The workplace presents all of us with tough challenges: resolving difficult personnel conflicts, balancing personal ambition while helping others, recognizing "facts" rather than buying "spin" or making a delicate job transition.
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November 17 - 21 |
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November 19 - 21 |
Side by Side: Growing Together in Relationships
with Patton Hyman
and Carol Hyman
Frequently what seems like the fulfillment of our dreams turns out to be a big yawn. This program will offer opportunities for couples to deepen their connections and for those not presently in a relationship to learn how to listen for love's knock.
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November 19 - 22 |
Entering the Desung Path
with Deborah Coats, Rüpon
Entering the Desung Path is a three day introduction to the practice of desungship and takes the form of an interactive, experiential training program.
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November 26 - 30 |
The Way of Shambhala: Joy In Everyday Life
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with Acharya Suzann Duquette
The Way of Shambhala is a practice and study path that presents Shambhala Buddhist teachings that we can apply in everyday life. Participation fulfills a portion of the prerequisites for attending Sutrayana Seminary.
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November 26 - December 3 |
Shambhala Training Retreat: Levels I - III
with Acharya Michael Greenleaf
and Ella Reznikova
Open to beginners and those new to meditation. Explore the Shambhala path of warriorship over the course of this week-long retreat, or join us for one or more levels.
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November 26 - December 3 |
Mahamudra and Qi Gong: Spacious Body, Naked Insight
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell
Mahamudra and qigong both train in gentleness, relaxation, and being on the spot. Moving with relaxed awareness and standing in stillness frees up energetic blockages and opens up a spacious sense of body.
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December |
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December 3 - 12 |
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December 3 - 5 |
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December 8 - 12 |
Ngöndro Instructor Training
with Henry Chapin
This formal training will focus on general ngöndro and Vajrayana principles, mind transmission, and elements of the Primordial Rigden Ngöndro, and will be based on the profound teachings of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.
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December 19 |
Children's Day
Come for this morning and afternoon of festivities, crafts, and a play starring the Karmê Chöling staff. All are welcome.
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December 26, 2010 - January 1, 2011 |
Qigong and Meditation
with Ashe Acharya John Rockwell
Meditation and Qigong combines the teachings and practice of meditation as well as Qigong Levels 1 and 2 of Eva Wong's Shentien Wujimen lineage. Open to anyone.
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December 26, 2010 - January 1, 2011 |
Werma Retreat
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with Acharya Suzann Duquette
Relax into the vast space and profound teaching of the Werma Sadhana through this study and practice retreat. Scorpion Seal Assembly participants or experienced practitioners of the sadhana may attend the whole program or just a day or two.
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December 26, 2010 - January 1, 2011 |
Simplicity Retreat: Meditation for Real Life
with Laura Simms
Open to all and ideal for beginners on the path of meditation, Simplicity retreats were created to give everyone a flexible, simple way to enjoy the benefits of sitting meditation.
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December 26, 2010 - January 1, 2011 |
Aloka Children's Program
Bring your child to Karmê Chöling' while you participate in one of our winter holiday programs. Children learn and grow through play, organized activities, arts, physical activity and interacting with peers. Open to ages 3-11.
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December 26, 2010 - January 1, 2011 |
Aloka Winter Teen Retreat
Bring your teen to Karmê Chöling' while you participate in one of our winter holiday programs. The teachings on awareness and warriorship offer teens an opportunity to slow down, learn about oneself, and open one's heart to others. For youth ages 12-17.
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January 2011 |
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January 4 - February 2 |
Winter Dathun
with Bill Brauer
Open to beginners! Deepen your meditation practice in this intensive month-long retreat. This dathün fulfills the group practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path.
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January 4 - 11 |
Winter Dathün Week 1
with Bill Brauer
Open to beginners! Deepen your meditation practice by joining us for the first week of this intensive month-long retreat. This weekthün fulfills a portion of the group practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path.
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January 4 - 18 |
Ngöndro Retreat
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with Benoît Côté
Whether you are doing the Rigden (Shambhala), Kagyü, or Nyingma ngöndro, whether you are counting or doing it by time, whether you are inspired or stuck, all are welcome. This program counts toward group requirements for the Vajrayana path.
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January 11 - 18 |
Winter Dathun Week 2
with Bill Brauer
Open to beginners! Deepen your meditation practice by joining us for the second week of this intensive month-long retreat. This weekthün fulfills a portion of the group practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path.
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January 18 - 25 |
Winter Dathun Week 3
with Bill Brauer
Deepen your meditation practice by joining us for the third week of this intensive month-long retreat. This weekthün fulfills a portion of the group practice requirements for the Shambhala Buddhist path.
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January 21 - 28 |
Shambhala Training Retreat: Four Dignities
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with Irini Rockwell
The warrior, having learned to rest in basic goodness, rouses energy to engage with the larger world guided by the teachings of the four dignities (Meek, Perky, Outrageous, and Inscrutable).
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February |
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February 4 - 20 |
Sutrayana Seminary
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with Acharya Michael Greenleaf
and Acharya Emily Bower
Those who have completed a dathün, an intermediate level of Buddhist classes and the beginning levels of Shambhala Training are invited to deepen their study and practice of Shambhala Buddhist teachings.
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March |
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March 6 - 13 |
Werma Retreat
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Relax into the vast space and profound teaching of the Werma Sadhana through this study and practice retreat. Scorpion Seal Assembly participants or experienced practitioners of the sadhana may attend the whole program or just a day or two.
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March 18 - 20 |
Simplicity
with Sara Demetry
Open to all and ideal for beginners on the path of meditation. Simplicity retreats were created to give everyone a simple way to enjoy the benefits of sitting meditation.
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March 25 - April 1 |
Shambhala Training Retreat Levels I-III
Open to beginners and those new to meditation. Explore the Shambhala path of warriorship over the course of this week-long retreat, or join us for one or more levels.
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April |
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April 8 - May 6 |
Spring Dathun
with Cara Thornley
Open to beginners! Deepen your meditation practice in this intensive month-long retreat. You may also register for one to three weeks only.
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April 8 - 17 |
Mahamudra Retreat
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An opportunity for tantrikas and sadhakas to clarify and stabilize mind transmission through in-depth practice and study of the mahamudra investigations and Mudra.
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April 22 - 24 |
Simplicity
Open to all and ideal for beginners on the path of meditation. Simplicity retreats were created to give everyone a simple way to enjoy the benefits of sitting meditation.
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May |
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May 20 - 22 |
Simplicity
Open to all and ideal for beginners on the path of meditation. Simplicity retreats were created to give everyone a simple way to enjoy the benefits of sitting meditation.
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