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The Way of Shambhala Throughout history, people have aspired to create societies that express the dignity of human existence within a wise, flourishing culture. This is the vision of Shambhala - a legendary enlightened society. The first king of Shambhala is said to have received teachings directly from the Buddha; teachings on the inseparability of spirituality and everyday life. The Tibetan meditation master, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche carried this tradition intothe modern world. He writes,
The Shambhala teachings are founded on the premise that there is a basic human wisdom that can help to solve the world's problems. This wisdom does not belong to any one culture or religion, nor does it come only from the West or the East. Rather it is a tradition of human warriorship that has existed in many cultures at many timesthroughout history. Warriorship is a path of bravery, gentleness, and genuineness. At the heart of the Shambhala warrior tradition is the view that a brilliant life is accessible to everyone. Contemplative practices bring a natural sense of goodness, fearlessness, and humor into our ordinary lives. 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. The programs are presented by experienced teachers under the guidance of the current Shambhala lineage holder, Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Designed for people living in the modern world, the teachings unfold through five stages: Meditation in Everyday Life, Contentment in Everyday Life, Joy in Everyday Life, Fearlessness in Everyday Life, Wisdom in Everyday Life. These stages represent the natural progression of awakening in our life and correspond to the journey of developing skillful action and wisdom through the practice and study of the buddhadharma. The Shambhala Training Levels I-V can be practiced together with or separately from the overall path, and the Rigden Weekend culminates the whole path.
Meditation in Everyday Life The Meditation in Everyday Life class is designed to provide students with the introductorytools and teachings for working with meditation in everyday life. Meditation is the ground practice of the Shambhala path and from that ground all the teachings unfurl. Open to the Public Meditation in Everyday Life class ~ September 9th - October 7th: 5 Thursdays at 7:00 PM Shambhala Training Level I: The Art of Being Human August 27th - 29th
Contentment in Everyday Life
Open to the Public Contentment in Everyday Life class ~ October 28th - December 2nd: 5 Thursdays at 7:00 PM Shambhala Training Level II: The Birth of the Warrior
Joy in Everyday Life Open to the Public Joy in Everyday Life class ~ January 20th - February 17th: 5 Thursdays at 7:00 Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World January 7th - 9th, 2011
Fearlessness in Everyday Life
Pre-requisite: Joy in Everyday Life Fearlessness in Everyday Life class ~ March 10th - April 7th: 5 Thursdays at 7:00 Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart February 25th - 27th
Wisdom in Everyday Life
Pre-requisite: Fearlessness in Everyday Life Wisdom in Everyday Life class ~ May 12th - June 9th: 5 Thursdays at 7:00 Shambhala Training Level V: Open Sky April 29th - May 1st
Rigden Weekend Pre-requisite: Completion of the entire Way of Shambhala curriculum or completion of Sacred Path through Outrageous/Inscrutable. Rigden Weekend September 10th - 12th, 2010
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Joy in Everyday Life will go into the Shambhala teachings on cheerfulness and health. Through study and practice of these teachings on discipline and the traditional Buddhist teachings of the Mahayana, we step out of the trap of our habitual patterns, free ourselves from confusion, and cultivate the noble heart of compassion. This class is a strong introduction to the Buddhist concept of bodhicitta. 
The Fearlessness in Everyday Life course mixes meditation with the vastness of space beyond concept. Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings of emptiness, the meditator opens to groundlessness and uncertainty, learning to soar fearlessly like the mythical bird known as the Garuda. 
The final class in the Way of Shambhala is
Wisdom in Everyday Life, where we study the unwavering warrior whose confidence is unconditional and playful. Here the practitioner is introduced to the Vajrayana teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. 
The contentment, joy, fearlessness and wisdom of the Way of Shambhala culminates in unconditional confidence. This weekend workshop, led by Acharya Emily Bower, a senior teacher in the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, introduces the teachings of enlightened leadership. With the great problems now facing human society, it seems increasingly important to find simple ways to bring compassionate and strong leadership to the world, even in small ways. This weekend emphasizes genuine confidence and steadfastness in facing the worlds challenges. Learn more about meditation and buddhism at shambhala.org |
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