Shambhala Mountain Center Blog

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

Do you experience pain in any part of your body? Have you considered meditating to relieve that pain? There are simple and easy meditation techniques that you can do to help get rid of body pain. Meditation for pain relief has been used for ages the world over. While meditation has the reputation for spiritual and religious purposes, it can also be used for relaxation and making the mind calm.

To relax your body and mind and ultimately reduce your pain, find a place where you won’t be interrupted and focus your concentration on an object, the posture itself, or even the rhythm of your breathing. Once in a comfortable position and in focus you can move into a detached state.

Recent studies have proved that even twenty minutes of meditation can help to reduce your blood pressure, your breathing and heart rate, slow the metabolism and reduce muscle tension. Entering into the deeper states sometimes brings on colorful swirls and pictures as well as voices inside of you. Additional studies have shown that meditation can also help to relieve anxiety and stress, migraines, headaches, depression, fatigue, chronic pain, and insomnia.

The good news is that with better self awareness, comes a better state of health and well-being in mind as well as body. Soon you will find yourself functioning much better than you thought possible. Though traditional use of meditation was to be seen in spiritual well being, recent popularity is due to its ability to relieve stress and achieve a relaxed tranquil state of mind in the midst of the rat-race.

Want to learn how to meditate? How about deepening your practice? Shambhala Mountain Center has meditation classes and retreats for all levels. Contact us today to learn more.