Shambhala Training

Shambhala Training is a series of weekend contemplative workshops and weekday eveing classes, suited for both beginning and experienced meditators. The simple and profound technique of mindfulness and awareness is the basis of a secular path of meditation, which can benefit people of any spiritual tradition and way of life.

The sequential program includes the study and practice of Shambhala warriorship- a path of nonaggression born from the bravery and gentleness of meeting our world without bias or judgment. This path shows how to take the challenges of daily life in our modern society as opportunities for both contemplative practice and social action.

The Shambhala Training weekends consist of thorough instruction in meditation, the practice of sitting and walking meditation in a group setting, one-on-one interviews to clarify questions, discussion groups and talks by a senior teacher.

The Way of Shambhala offers a structured path of meditation and a complete introduction to the foundations of Shambhala Buddhism. Suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators, and open to people of any spiritual tradition, this series of weekends and classes provide a strong foundation in mindfulness-awareness meditation practice, wisdome teachings, and physical practices rooted in the ancient traditions of Shambhala and Tibetan Buddhism.  Students will also be introduced to contemplative disciplines that make the journey experiential- touching our emotions, our intelligence, our creativity, and the practical details of daily life in modern society.  The programs are presented by experienced Shambhala teachers under the guidance of the Shambhala lineage-holder, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.

The Way of Shambhala is a sequential series of weekends and weeknight classes.  Students may choose to participate in the weekends exclusively, or some of the weeknight courses (without doing the weekends).  Please speak with a teacher to clarify how this path could work best for your personal schedule.

Upcoming Shambala Training Events:

Shambhala St. Petersburg

2011 Schedule


Way of Shambhala I

November 13-14 (2010) Shambhala Training Level I
December 8 (2010) A Conversation About Meditation in Everyday Life
January 28-30 Shambhala Training Level II
February 16th - March 16th Contentment In Everyday Life (Wednesday Evenings)
March 25-27 Shambhala Training Level III
May 11th – June 8th Joy In Everyday Life (Wednesday Evenings)
September 30 - October 2nd Shambhala Training Level IV
October 12 – November 9th Fearlessness In Everyday Life (Wednesday Evenings)

November 18-20 Shambhala Training Level V
November 23rd – December 21st Wisdom In Everyday Life (Wednesday Evenings)




Way of Shambhala II

January 12th – February 9th The Bodhisattva Warrior: Six Paramitas (Wednesday Evenings + One Day Intensive Saturday February 12th)
February 26-27 Great Eastern Sun
April 6th –May 4th Lojong (Wednesday Eve. + One Day Intensive Saturday May 7th)
April 15-17 Windhorse
May 27-29 Drala
July 22-24 Meek

August 17th - September 28th Journey Without Goal (Wednesday Evenings_
September 9-11 Perky
December 9-11 Outrageous & Inscrutable

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Where:  1045 9th Ave. N. St. Petersburg

 

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St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Group
1045 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg,  FL 33705
Tel. 727-526-6817    Email:

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