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The Path of Practice and Study Description of the Path The path begins and continues with meditation. Students are introduced to Buddhist and Shambhala teachings in the context of an ongoing meditation practice. Shambhala Meditation Centers around the world offer a broad and carefully thought-out range of classes, meditation programs and community activities. At our residential practice and retreat centers, students can deepen their meditation through longer programs, and engage in periods of intensive study. The path consists of a series of programs designed to stabilize and strengthen a student's meditation practice, and to clarify their understanding of the teachings. Our courses offer entry into the classical teachings of the Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as the Shambhala wisdom presented by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Shambhala Training and the Shambhala Schools of Buddhist Studies both serve as graduated paths of instruction in the profound vision of the lineage. In order to provide an environment in which Buddhism can flourish in the West, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche presented the spiritual journey in the cultural context of Shambhala--a personal and social vision of awakening that is accessible to everyone, all the time, even in the midst of busy daily life. The name and outlook for his approach comes from the legendary kingdom of Shambhala. This land has for centuries been seen throughout central Asia as a source of individual and cultural virtue: a place in which inhabitants led meditative lives of bravery, gentleness and intelligence, where they acted with responsibility and delight in caring for one another. The Way of Shambhala The Way of Shambhala is a complete introduction to the foundations of Shambhala Buddhism. This series of workshops and classes is an experiential overview of meditation practices, wisdom teachings, contemplative arts, and physical disciplines rooted in the ancient traditions of Shambhala and Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism.
Shambhala Training: Heart of Warriorship The Shambhala Training Heart of Warriorship program introduces teachings on "warriorship" that cultivate genuineness, confidence, humor, and dignity in daily life. This course of study prepares students who wish to develop their practice and study further for Sutrayana Seminary and the Shambhala Sacred Path program. Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies The Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies consists of a series of weekly classes and weekend intensives for anyone interested in learning about Buddhism. In the Shambhala School of Buddhist Studies, students delve into foundational Buddhist topics, such as karma, egolessness, and compassion with time for discussion and contemplation. Contemplative Arts and Practice Inspired by Nalanda, an eleventh-century Indian university that welcomed teachings and disciplines from many different traditions, a number of arts, disciplines and activities have developed within Shambhala. The arts and other contemplative disciplines, including flower arranging, photography, tea ceremony, and kyudo, are a vehicle for integrating mindfulness and awareness into everyday life. Each represents a genuine contemplative path that further enriches our day-to-day experience. Sacred Path The Sacred Path program introduces further practices to develop warriorship and extend the student's training in meditation. These practices are based on a societal vision and aspiration to help the world. Warrior Assembly, the culmination of the Sacred Path program, is a living teaching in creating enlightened society. This training cultivates one’s dignity and natural gifts in order to widen one’s sphere of compassionate and practical influence. Dathun
senior teacher. It is a powerful introduction and deepening of mindfulness-awareness meditation, open to anyone. The program includes sitting and walking meditation, talks, study, and a short work period. Silence and functional talking are observed and meals are served in the shrine room oryoki-style. Oryoki is a practice of mindful eating borrowed from the Zen tradition. After attending a dathun, students may choose to do a solitary retreat, and a number of Shambhala practice centres have facilities for individual retreats. Dathun is a prerequisite for attending Shambhala Seminary. Enlightened World: The Three Yanas of Shambhala Buddhadharma This new program taught by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche provides an introduction and exploration of the basic principles of Buddhism. The teachings take the student through the three yanas (vehicles), from the foundation teachings of the hinayana to the advanced teachings of tantra (vajrayana), giving an idea of the breadth of the Buddhist teachings as well as the unique path of Shambhala. Held at residential practice centres, this retreat includes meditation instruction, study, and contemplation and will provide an opportunity to meet the Sakyong and practice under his guidance. Refuge Vow The refuge vow marks the decision to commit oneself wholeheartedly to the Buddhist path and to further one's practice and training. It is the formal commitment to being a Buddhist, following the example of the Buddha Shakyamuni, his teachings (the dharma) and joining the community (sangha) of fellow practitioners. Shambhala Sutrayana Seminary Sutrayana Seminary deepens and expands a student's practice and study in a two week residential program alternating periods of intensive meditation practice with classes in Buddhist and Shambhala view. The program is led by a Shambhala acharya, assisted by other senior teachers. Read about prerequisites and how to apply.
The bodhisattva vow is further commitment to put others before oneself and to work wholeheartedly for their benefit. The basis of this vow is the aspiration to develop friendliness, compassion, and genuine insight through the practice of the six paramitas and to undertake the view and practice of the mahayana.
Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary The Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary is the gateway for entering the Shambhala lineage and engaging in vajrayana Buddhist practices. These practices are based on the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism and the Shambhala teachings, transmitted through Chögyam Trungpa and his lineage heir, Sakyong Mipham. The vajrayana path offers powerful methods for cultivating one’s innate compassion and wisdom and is based on a strong teacher-student connection. Read about prerequisites and how to apply. Vajrayana Practice At Shambhala Vajrayana Seminary, students receive vajrayana transmission from Sakyong Mipham and instructions to begin the special preliminary practices (ngöndro) of the vajrayana path. The vajrayana path of practice and study includes ngöndro practices, abhishekas (empowerments), the various sadhanas associated with them, and mahamudra and dzogchen practices. Vajrayana practice and study programs are held at both urban and residential Shambhala Meditation Centres to support a student's practice with teachings, group practice and guidance from acharyas and the Sakyong. -- |
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