Programs for Southeast States USA Region
Durham Shambhala Center
Heart Sutra Study Group
September 16th—May 18th
The radical message of the Heart Sūtra, one of Buddhism's most famous texts, is a sweeping attack on everything we hold most dear: our troubles, the world as we know it, even the teachings of the Buddha himself. Continue »
Palm Beach County Shambhala
Writing is for Everyone!
with Tunde Nemeth & Steven Ray
November 2nd—February 22nd
Writing, like meditation, is a solitary act that benefits greatly from practice with others. Come join us in exploring what happens when meditation gets involved with writing. Drawing on the work of Natalie Goldberg (Writing Down the Bones), Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Profound Treasury: Open Practice and Study
November 16th—May 30th
Introduces core Buddhist teachings on mindfulness and awareness, cultivating virtue, and cutting grasping. Continue »
Asheville Shambhala Meditation Center
"What is Real? The Basic Goodness of Reality"
January 6th—February 10th
The third and final course of the series asks the question, “What is real?” and explores a number of views from the Shambhala Buddhist tradition with an emphasis on exploring the sacredness of nature and its elements. Continue »
Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group
Birth of a Warrior: Shambhala Training Level II
with Jan Snyder
January 18th—January 19th
Having experienced a taste of basic goodness, we want to go forward. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask our fear. We begin to appreciate that there is no fundamental obstacle to experiencing basic goodness. Continue »
Nashville Shambhala Meditation Group
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level 1
with Shastri Gayle Van Gils
January 18th—January 19th
NOTE VENUE CHANGE, 410 Central Ave. Living each moment fresh and new, renouncing warfare with self and other, feeling the strength of one’s being, the tenderness of one’s heart—these are some of the hallmarks of being human. In The Art of Being Human, we Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
The Three Jewels
with Shastri Will Ryken
January 18th—January 25th
This program explores what it means to take refuge in the three jewels and to become a Buddhist. This program is open to anyone curious about what it means to take refuge is welcome to participate in this course. This course is essential first step if y Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
MLK Jr. Day Celebration
January 19th
Join us in celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Unraveling Ego: The Basics of Buddhist Psychology
January 22nd—March 18th
This course will explore teachings on the five skandhas, which are the basic building blocks of ego according the Buddhist teachings. Continue »
Palm Beach County Shambhala
Level III: Warrior in the World
with Shastri Bill Brauer & Ella Reznikova
January 24th—January 25th
Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we are willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness to our activities. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Cultivating the Compassion Instinct
with Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown
January 24th—January 26th
The new science of compassion has found that human beings have a fundamental instinct for kindness ... Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Blanketeers for ProjectLinus
January 25th
Blanketeers produce blankets via knitting, crocheting or sewing to donate to Project Linus. The blankets ultimately go to children in trauma situations such as in hospitals, shelters, or situations involving police or fire departments. Continue »
Shambhala Center of Lexington
Come Back Often Party for Mary Jo Gatton
January 25th
Come Back Often Party for Mary Jo Gatton Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Compassion & Social Action: Creating a Culture of Caring
with Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown & Jan Willis
January 25th
A conversation with distinguished Buddhist scholars, teachers, and practitioners. Many of us are reeling from the level of trauma and violence in our world.. .. Continue »
Palm Beach County Shambhala
Working With Conflict
with Ella Reznikova
January 26th
Sunday, January 26, we will spend the morning exploring together the big elephant in the room - conflict. We will look at how conflict is often seen in spiritual communities; is conflict a sign of a "bad” practitioner? What is conflict? If the Shamb Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Contentment in Everyday Life
with Tekla Jachimiak & Elizabeth Brownrigg
January 28th—February 25th
Through the gentle precision of meditation practice, we can learn to appreciate ourselves and our simple, day-to-day human experiences. This class is open to everyone. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Weekend Retreat Level V: Open Sky
with Shastri Bill Brauer
February 8th—February 9th
Communicating with the world gently and fearlessly, our awareness is sharpened and we find the open clear sky of mind, which is a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. We trust our nature enough to let go into the present moment. Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Mixed-Level Shambhala Weekend
February 8th—February 9th
Light a fire under your practice! Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
The Art of Being Human: Shambhala Training Level I
February 8th—February 9th
The Art of Being Human is the experience of becoming familiar with our own nature. This is an opportunity to discover and explore our inherent strength, wisdom and compassion. Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana Practice
February 9th
A full moon practice of the Shambhala Sadhana. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Winter Retreat
February 13th—February 22nd
The annual Winter Retreat is a time of preparation for the Tibetan New Year which begins on Shambhala Day, February 24, the Year of the Iron Mouse. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
The Three Marks of Existence and the Four Emblems of Dharma
with Acharya Dan Hessey
February 14th—February 16th
The Buddha taught that there are three characteristics of human existence: impermanence, egolessness, and suffering. The experience of all beings are marked by these three qualities according to Buddhist teachings. By understanding Suffering and Egolessne Continue »
Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group
Who Am I? (Basic Goodness I)
with Shastri Bill Brauer & Ella Reznikova
February 15th—February 16th
This course asks the question, "Who am I?" and explores the sense of self. It includes teachings on basic goodness, selflessness, the arising of ego and cocoon, buddha-nature, and the confidence of warriorship. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Refuge Vow Ceremony
with Acharya Dan Hessey
February 16th
The Refuge Vow is the traditional step of formally becoming a Buddhist by taking "refuge" in the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. Continue »
Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group
Shambhala Day
February 25th
Join us for the New Year of the iron mouse which is the first symbol in the Asian astrological cycle, and is therefore associated with newness and beginnings. The official Shambhala Day program will be on Monday, February 24 at: 10:00 a.m. Paci Continue »
Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group
Sacred Path: Outrageous & Inscrutable
with Shastri Will Ryken
February 29th—March 1st
The dignities of outrageous and inscrutable describe how the warrior's skill develops as the cocoon completely falls away. No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of outrageous (the garuda) combines with the skill Continue »
Asheville Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Day-Year of the Iron Mouse
March 1st
SHAMBHALA DAY marks the beginning of the New Year, and represents one of the most important traditions of Shambhala Buddhism. Continue »
Asheville Shambhala Meditation Center
Welcoming the Unwelcomed- A book study
with Charlotte Bernard
March 2nd—April 6th
In her first new book of spiritual teachings in over seven years, Pema Chödrön offers fresh wisdom, heartfelt reflections, and the signature humor and insight that have made her a beloved guide during turbulent times. Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Kado – Rigden School of Ikebana with Marcia Wang Shibata
with Artist to the Court Marcia Shibata
March 6th—March 8th
Discover and cultivate the source of creativity, and learn how to express that in flower arranging. Kado is a meditative, contemplative understanding of self, nature, space and perception. Continue »
Gainesville Shambhala Meditation Group
Milarepa Day
March 7th
Join us for a day of chanting the beautiful Rain of Wisdom text. Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana Practice
March 10th
A full moon practice of the Shambhala Sadhana. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Birth of the Warrior - Shambhala Training Level II
with Marion Buckley
March 13th—March 15th
Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in Level I, we want to learn more. Meditation practice allows us to observe how we create a cocoon of habits to mask underlying fear. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Downright/Upright
with Hope Martin
March 21st
During this full day of instruction and practice, Hope Martin will share basic principles of the Alexander Technique that help us find habitual holding patterns and release them so that our meditation can become more comfortable and free. Continue »
Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta
Shape of Awake Weekthun
with Hope Martin
March 22nd—March 28th
Atlanta welcomes Hope Martin to lead her Weekthun for the tenth year! Please join us! Continue »
Durham Shambhala Center
Great Eastern Sun
with Shastri Tom Brothers
March 28th—March 29th
The Great Eastern Sun is the primordial energy and brilliance of the world that is perceived with awakened mind and heart, Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana Practice
April 8th
A full moon practice of the Shambhala Sadhana. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Continue »
St. Petersburg/Tampa Shambhala Meditation Center
Weekend Retreat Level III: Warrior in the World
April 18th—April 19th
This weekend retreat requires completion of the Level II Weekend Retreat Continue »
Birmingham Shambhala Center
Full Moon Shambhala Sadhana Practice
June 5th
A full moon practice of the Shambhala Sadhana. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Continue »
Asheville Shambhala Meditation Center
Shambhala Level IV: Awakened Heart
with Josephine Spilka & Alan Tilson
November 15th—November 17th
Awakened Heart is about allowing your heart and intuition to open so that you can communicate fully with the world. Continue »
