Shambhala Mountain Center Blog » Add new tag http://www.shambhalablog.org Buddhist Meditation, Yoga and Group Retreats - Experience mindfulness, learn how to meditate, take guided Meditation courses, learn meditation & yoga techniques & buy daily meditation supplies-Shambhala Mountain Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:12:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Doing Nothing – Properly http://www.shambhalablog.org/259/doing-nothing-properly/ http://www.shambhalablog.org/259/doing-nothing-properly/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:09:51 +0000 http://www.shambhalablog.org/?p=259 Dathün is one of the foundational programs of Shambhala. And there is more than meets the eye to this month-long meditation intensive, which can be done in weekly segments. It is an ordinary experience, almost beyond ordinary, that can have a profound impact on your journey and give your mind the strength to handle these challenging times.
 
If you’re not familiar with the experience, its brilliance is demonstrated in its simplicity. You get up each morning, and you go to the shrine room and sit. You have a small break and then you sit again and again. No elaborate meditation techniques, no promises of rainbows, just you being with you. And somehow in the midst of what can seem like dreadful boredom, magic happens. Boredom is no longer a problem, the person breathing heavily in front  is no longer a problem, and you are no longer a problem. You realize your own basic goodness on the spot and can finally smile for no reason.
 
Who knew doing nothing (properly) could be so life changing?
 
Because of the importance of Dathün to your spiritual journey, we offer it at the lowest cost possible. You can attend for as low as $55 per day, which includes your meals and lodging. For those wanting to experience the fullness, strength of mind and joy of intensive meditation, we invite you to make your practice a priority and join us. 

Brian Spielmann

]]> http://www.shambhalablog.org/259/doing-nothing-properly/feed/ 1 Vajrayana Seminary 2010 http://www.shambhalablog.org/175/vajrayana-seminary-2010/ http://www.shambhalablog.org/175/vajrayana-seminary-2010/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:11:02 +0000 http://www.shambhalablog.org/?p=175 We are happy to announce that Shambhala Mountain Center will be hosting Vajrayana Seminary in summer 2010. The Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche has offered to come out of retreat to give transmission to students of this Seminary.

For those needing to complete prerequisites to attend in 2010, consider joining us this summer. The following prerequisites programs are offered:

Shambhala Sacred Path with Acharya Jeremy Hayward - April 14-19, 2009

Shambhala Sacred Path: Meek, Perky, and Outrageous & Inscrutable with Acharya Arawana Hayashi – May 4-10, 2009

Shambhala Sacred Path: Golden Key with Valerie Lorig – June 7 – 10, 2009

Warrior Assembly with Acharya Jeremy Hayward and Adana Barbieri - June 10-21, 2009

Sutrayana Seminary with Acharya Gaylon Ferguson – June 6-21, 2009

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