Ongoing Offerings
As a beginning Shambhala Group, we will be offering a gradually increasing array of meditation opportunities free to the public. No prior meditation experience required to attend. Most programs offer meditation instruction upon request. All are welcome.
Open Public Sitting Hours
Open Meditation Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
The First Sunday of every month we will host an Open House from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
This Monthly Gathering is a perfect introduction to the Shambhala teachings and mindfulness meditation, as well as an opportunity to connect with other practitioners. It consists of group meditation instruction and practice, a talk by one of our senior teachers, opportunity for questions, and a light reception. Individual Meditation instruction is also provided upon request.
This open house is an opportunity to meditate in a supportive group setting, to learn about how to apply the principles of meditation to everyday life, and to meet and mingle with others interested in mindfulness. Bring your friends!
Open House schedule:
3:30 – 4:00, a brief talk on the view of meditation and group meditation instruction
4:00 – 5:00, sitting and walking meditation
5:00 – 5:30, tea, snacks, and conversation.
Introductory
First Sunday Open House
October 7th—January 6th (2019)
The first Sunday of each month there will be a Dharma talk, meditation instruction, and an opportunity for private interviews with our Meditation Instructors and afterward we have tea. Continue »
Open Meditation
December 4th—January 22nd (2019)
These sessions will cover an introduction to the posture, breathing, and meditation technique. You may try a short meditation session and ask any questions. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Training Level I and II
with Shastri Deborah Bright & Ben Pressman
March 1st—March 3rd (2019)
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. Continue »
