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Upcoming Programs & Events
 Yoga of Shambhala
With Dana Strong
September 8 - December 15, 2008
Explore the essential connection between mind and body through the practice of yoga asana. With attention to precise alignment, breath awareness and relaxation, this weekly class will build the strength and confidence necessary for enlightened embodiment.
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 Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies (SSBS) Open House
September 10, 2008
This open house event will offer an overview of the Shambhala School of Buddhist studies.
The Shambhala Buddhist path is a balance of practice and study. The teachings that we emphasize come from three streams: the ancient Tibetan Buddhist schools of
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 SSBS Year II, Course I: Karma
With Joseph Mauricio & Rosanne Proga
September 10 - October 15, 2008
The notion of karma is central to an understanding of Buddhism. Karma is the energy of habitual patterns we have been developing from time without beginning. The building blocks of this process can be described with two frameworks – the structure of ego a
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 Shambhala Tantra: A Werma/Ngöndro Intensive
With Acharya Eric Spiegel
September 12 - 14, 2008
Lineage and Devotion: Exploring the Shambhala Terma.
This is a Werma and Ngöndro (any) intensive for
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 Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior
With Acharya Emily Bower
September 12 - 14, 2008
In Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior, we examine our habitual tendencies, fears, and defense mechanisms; building on the foundation of the meditation practice introduced in Shambhala Training Level I.
“The point of the
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 Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism (Daytime)
With John Baker
September 16 - November 4, 2008
The course will present an overview of the Tibetan Buddhist path, as described by the Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche in his landmark Buddhist classic, Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism. Topics covered include materialism, the
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 Living, Dying, Death & Rebirth: An Ongoing Seminar
With John Baker
September 16 - December 16, 2008
The older we become, the more the reality of our own deaths impresses itself upon us. Shockingly, those we love die, and we watch the surprising and unstoppable deterioration of our own bodies. Vajrayana Buddhism gives us teachings to prepare us for our d
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SSBS Year I, Course I: Taming the Mind
With John Sennhauser & Hope Martin
September 17 - October 15, 2008
This course presents the Hinayana path of renouncing Samsara and the joy of developing discipline on the path that leads to liberation. Class topics include: The Buddhist Path of Transformation; Mindfulness and Awareness: The Practice of Calm Abiding; Tru
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Advanced SSBS - Shambhala Shedra
With Derek Kolleeny
September 18 - November 13, 2008
Advanced Buddhist Studies
Shambhala Shedra: The Five-Fold Path of the Buddhist Practitioner's Education
The Bodhisattva Path Part I: The Treasury of Precious Qualities
At the core of the traditional Buddhist path are the three wheels - Shila,
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 Sacred Path: Outrageous
With John Sennhauser
September 19 - 21, 2008
The Sacred Path program introduces advanced warriorship practices that extend the basic mindfulness-awareness meditation training introduced in Levels I-V. These practices are based on a societal vision and aspiration to help the world. This
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 Harvest of Peace Community Celebration
September 21, 2008
Harvest of Peace falls on the autumn equinox and relates to the Sakyong Wangmo principle of “Lady Earth Protector,” coinciding with harvests in the northern hemisphere and the planting of seeds in the southern. This auspicious day marks an occasion
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 Buddhism & Psychology: Jung, Shenpa, & Slogan Practice (Daytime Course)
With Dr. Bernard Weitzman
September 23 - October 30, 2008
“…attitude… is the key to Buddhist philosophy and psychology.”
The Abhidharma, a fundamental text of Buddhist psychology, identifies attitude as the basis of both suffering and of liberation from suffering. Attitude is also a pivotal concept in
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 Evening Introductory Course: Turning the Mind into an Ally
September 25 - October 30, 2008
A workshop on how to train the mind through the practice of “peaceful abiding” meditation. With regular meditation practice – as little as 10 minutes a day – we can train ourselves to recognize and release distracting thoughts and emotions, allowing the m
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 Shambhala Vision: Creating Enlightened Society (Public Program)
With Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
September 27, 2008
The Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is proud to welcome Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche for a weekend visit this fall.
The essence of the Shambhala tradition is developing the confidence to trust in sacred world and basic goodness. With this confidence
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 Shambhala Vision: Creating Enlightened Society (Community Program)
With Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche
September 28, 2008
The Shambhala Meditation Center of New York is proud to welcome Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche for a weekend visit this fall.
The essence of the Shambhala tradition is developing the confidence to trust in sacred world and basic goodness. With this confidence
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 Daytime Pema Chödrön Video Seminar: Knowing the Nature of Fear
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October 1 - 22, 2008
Using the teachings of Pema Chödrön, renowned senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, this course instructs us to work with fear on the path to fearlessness. It also offers an in-depth introduction to meditation practice, and an overvie
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 Emotional Intimacy
With John & Natalie Baker
October 3 - 4, 2008
How is it possible to see our partners, family, and friends beyond the barrier our own projections? How can we reveal our true selves to others? Emotional intimacy is the driving force behind great art, great love, the spiritual path and enlightened socie
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 Unconditional Healing: Embracing Illness and Discovering One’s True Self
With Jeff Rubin
October 10 - 12, 2008
Illness is like sand in the engine of our life, stalling us, and often leaving us in despair. The conventional view of illness is that it’s something to be resisted and discarded at the earliest opportunity, and that it offers no intrinsic value or worth.
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 Parenting as Path: Family Practice & Shambhala Vision
With Kerry MacLean
October 17 - 19, 2008
The Friday night lecture will explore questions such as "how do we bring up children as spiritual warriors?" and "how do we balance formal meditation practice with the practicalities of daily life as parents and teachers?" Together, we will share our
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 Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World
With Robert Stevens
October 17 - 19, 2008
As Warriors in the World we are able to develop bravery in order to step outside the self-created cocoons of our habitual patterns and fear.
“Shambhala vision teaches that, in the face of the world's greatest problems, we can be heroic and kind at
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Sacred Path: Inscrutable
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October 24 - 26, 2008
The final accomplishment of the warrior of inscrutable is being able to appreciate inner space. Inner space is not necessarily something hidden in your mind, it is also some sense of being completely settled in your state of existence. It is in this space
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 One-Stroke Mind: Calligraphy
With Cynthia Spencer
October 25, 2008
For all levels, this practice connects heart and action on the path. Brush calligraphy is a way to develop that connection – guiding brush & ink and paper with awareness. Beginning with simple strokes, and using traditional pictograms for further inspirat
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Ngöndro Intensive
October 25 - 26, 2008
more to follow!
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Daytime Introductory Course: Turning the Mind into an Ally
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October 28 - December 2, 2008
A daytime course on how to train the mind through the practice of mindfulness or “peaceful abiding” meditation. Ideal for beginners as well as students who would like to stabilize and deepen their practice. The course will give students a basic grounding
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SSBS Year I, Course II: Walking the Bodhisattva Path
With Laura Simms & Alan Novick
October 29 - December 10, 2008
Presents the Mahayana path of dedicating one's life and practice to rousing awakened heart and engaging the practices of a bodhisattva warrior for the benefit of all sentient beings. Class topics include: Transition from Hinayana and Introduction to Maha
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SSBS Year II, Course II: Lojong - The Mind Training Path of Atisha
With Dana Fabbro
October 29 - December 10, 2008
The teachings on lojong, or training the mind, are essential teachings on developing genuine compassion on the path of meditation. Based on the seven points of training the mind of the 10th century Indian teacher, Atisha Dipankara.
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 Shambhala Training Level I: Ordinary Magic
With David Nichtern
October 31 - November 2, 2008
Shambhala Training Level I: Ordinary Magic marks the beginning of the Shambhala Training path which teaches students of any tradition effective tools for meditation. This first level focuses on the basic technique of mindfulness meditation. By sett
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 Introductory Evening Course: Ruling Your World
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November 6 - December 18, 2008
In these turbulent times, our lives often seem out of control and overwhelming. But what if we could approach every part of our lives—from the smallest decisions to the biggest setbacks—with confidence and clarity instead of stress? Based on the book Ruli
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 MAGIC BLACK: The Stroke of Confidence - Joining Absolute and Relative Ashe
With Sangyum Agness Au
November 8 - 9, 2008
“The dot risen in space,
Descends as the armour of life.”
– The Golden Sun of the Great East
The indestructible armour of the Shambhala warrior is unconditioned confidence. By penetrating the setting sun veils of confusion and heig
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 Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart
With Elizabeth Reid
November 14 - 16, 2008
In Shambhala Training Level IV, we learn how to awaken and open our hearts so that we can communicate fully with the world.
“Basic goodness is very closely connected to the idea of bodhicitta in the Buddhist tradition. Bodhi. means ‘awake
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Compassion & Egolessness: The Path of Mahayana Meditation (Public Program)
With Dorje Loppön Lodrö Dorje
November 14 - 15, 2008
The practices of the Mahayana, or great vehicle, develop confidence in our inherent nature by challenging our notions of a permanent self and exercising our capacity to exchange ourselves for others. Thus, we become grounded in our indestructible nature,
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Compassion & Egolessness: The Path of Mahayana Meditation (Tantrikas only)
With Dorje Loppön Lodrö Dorje
November 16, 2008
The practices of the Mahayana, or great vehicle, develop confidence in our inherent nature by challenging our notions of a permanent self and exercising our capacity to exchange ourselves for others. Thus, we become grounded in our indestructible nature,
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 Evening Workshop: The Path of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
With Paulette Graf
November 20, 2008
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a unique synthesis of transformative mind and body skills that enable us to realign our relationship to stress through mindfulness. The breathing and walking meditations, and various other exercises, help us f
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Shambhala Training Level I: Ordinary Magic
With Jeff Rubin
November 21 - 23, 2008
Shambhala Training Level I: Ordinary Magic marks the beginning of the Shambhala Training path which teaches students of any tradition effective tools for meditation. This first level focuses on the basic technique of mindfulness meditation. By sett
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Ngöndro Intensive
November 29 - 30, 2008
more to follow!
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 Sacred Path: Golden Key
With Agness Au
December 4 - 7, 2008
This program is based on a Shambhala text that works with our relationship to the material world and our sense perceptions. It teaches the practice of enriching presence the ability to instantly sense the inner wealth within oneself, phenomena, and the na
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 Kado: The Path of Flowers
With Marcia Shibata
December 5 - 7, 2008
Japanese flower arranging, also called Kado or Ikebana, can be practiced as a contemplative art. Under the guidance of Marcia Shibata, students learn to create flower arrangements, and experience Kado as a creative and meditative danc
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 Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky
With Acharya Eric Spiegel
December 12 - 14, 2008
In Open Sky – Shambhala Training Level V one begins to sharpen one’s awareness. One also finds the open clear sky of mind, which is a delightful source of wisdom and uplifted energy. By learning to trust our nature enough to let go into the present
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 Children's Day Celebration
December 14, 2008
This annual holiday is a time to express appreciation for –and with – our children. There will be story-telling, music, a talent show, food and a very special children’s shrine.
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