true 2009-11-12T00:55:16Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-03-13T12:00:00Z 197 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala none 2010-03-13T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:23:15Z true 2009-11-12T01:42:10Z On line study session for Rigden Ngondro practitioners. Teacher TBA 2010-03-13T14:00:00Z 221 Shambhala Center Rigden Ngongro Study 2010-03-13T12:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:26:21Z true 2009-10-18T21:26:07Z “Turning The Mind Into An Ally” is a program for someone who would like to learn a simple meditation practice that enables them to tame their mind. In a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, a basic meditation technique will be taught and obstacles to practice will be discussed. In addition, there will be a presentation of how to bring this practice into your daily life. Vincent Dummer is teaching this program. $30 2010-03-13T15:30:00Z 130 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Turning The Mind Into An Ally- An introduction to meditation None 2010-03-13T12:30:00Z 2010-03-05T14:45:47Z true 2009-11-12T01:43:37Z On line study session for Werma practitioners. Teacher TBA 2010-03-13T15:42:00Z 222 Shambhala Center Werma Study Session Werma Lung 2010-03-13T14:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:26:24Z true 2010-02-03T14:02:16Z The teachings on lojong, or mind training, are essential teachings on developing genuine compassion on the path of meditation. Based on the seven points of training of the 10th century Indian teacher, Atisha, these pithy slogans are tools for developing openness and skill in helping others. They are helpful and relevant today as they were 1000 years ago. This class is a compliment to our new curriculum called the Way of Shambhala and is open to everyone. Shelley Heinz is teaching this class. $60 for members and $75 for non-members 2010-03-15T21:00:00Z 278 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Lojong:Training The Mind None 2010-03-15T19:00:00Z 2010-02-03T14:08:03Z true 2010-02-15T14:49:47Z Open only to those who have been given the practice transmission. free 2010-03-16T19:00:00Z 288 Shambhala Center Ashe Practice 2010-03-16T18:30:00Z 2010-02-19T16:26:37Z true 2009-12-08T21:47:47Z Join your fellow Warrior Assembly graduates in a practice session of the Stroke of Ashe. free 2010-03-16T19:30:00Z 244 Shambhala Center bring your own Stroke practice stroke transmission 2010-03-16T18:30:00Z 2009-12-09T21:48:26Z true 2010-02-15T14:51:00Z Open only to those who have the transmission for this practice. free 2010-03-16T20:00:00Z 289 Shambhala Center Medicine Buddha practice 2010-03-16T19:00:00Z 2010-02-19T16:26:40Z true 2009-12-08T21:49:27Z Join fellow practitioners in a session of Medicine Buddha practice. free 2010-03-16T20:30:00Z 245 Shambhala Center text Medicine Buddha transmission to practice this sadhana 2010-03-16T19:30:00Z 2009-12-09T21:48:31Z true 2010-03-02T03:07:17Z Anyone who has an issue or concern but does not wish to address the whole council can meet with the directors. Please notify one of us of your attendance and issue. Zaida Belendez 859 552-6868 Vincent Dummer 859 806-7139 Micheal Shadoan 859 338-6440 2010-03-18T21:00:00Z 291 Directors' meeting 2010-03-18T19:00:00Z 2010-03-05T14:43:06Z true 2010-01-22T05:45:52Z Kasung Mess meets on the 3rd Friday night every month at 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend this social time. Folks are encouraged to bring a snack or beverage to share. 2010-03-19T20:30:00Z 258 center Kasung Mess 2010-03-19T19:30:00Z 2010-01-22T14:56:24Z true 2009-11-12T00:56:21Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-03-20T12:00:00Z 198 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala none 2010-03-20T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:23:16Z true 2009-11-12T00:31:54Z Everyone is encouraged to join us in this opportunity to practice for an extended period of time. We open and close our sitting and walking meditation practice session with chants. Practicing for 3 hours helps us to deepen our daily practice. All are welcome. free 2010-03-21T12:00:00Z 180 Shambhala Center Nyinthun none 2010-03-21T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:21:35Z true 2010-02-03T14:03:25Z The teachings on lojong, or mind training, are essential teachings on developing genuine compassion on the path of meditation. Based on the seven points of training of the 10th century Indian teacher, Atisha, these pithy slogans are tools for developing openness and skill in helping others. They are helpful and relevant today as they were 1000 years ago. This class is a compliment to our new curriculum called the Way of Shambhala and is open to everyone. Shelley Heinz is teaching this class. $60 for members and $75 for non-members 2010-03-22T21:00:00Z 279 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Lojong:Training The Mind None 2010-03-22T19:00:00Z 2010-02-03T14:08:06Z true 2009-10-18T21:52:36Z In Level III we work in a deliberate way. We make an effort to bring the mindfulness and awareness cultivated during our meditation practice into all aspects of our daily life. When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with confidence and a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and alive. The 'Warrior in the World' leaves the stuffiness of the cocoon to explore the world with direct perception. This can be the beginning of a life-long love affair with the phenomenal world -- not based upon the reference points of hope and fear, gain or loss. $125 plus meals, $65 plus meals to repeat 2010-03-26T21:00:00Z 134 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World Shambhala Training Level II 2010-03-26T19:00:00Z 2009-10-18T21:57:46Z true 2009-10-18T21:55:15Z In Level III we work in a deliberate way. We make an effort to bring the mindfulness and awareness cultivated during our meditation practice into all aspects of our daily life. When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with confidence and a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and alive. The 'Warrior in the World' leaves the stuffiness of the cocoon to explore the world with direct perception. This can be the beginning of a life-long love affair with the phenomenal world -- not based upon the reference points of hope and fear, gain or loss. $125 plus meals, $65 plus meals to repeat 2010-03-27T17:00:00Z 135 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World Shambhala Training Level II 2010-03-27T09:00:00Z 2009-10-18T21:57:49Z true 2009-11-12T00:57:34Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-03-27T12:00:00Z 199 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala none 2010-03-27T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:23:18Z true 2009-10-18T21:57:18Z In Level III we work in a deliberate way. We make an effort to bring the mindfulness and awareness cultivated during our meditation practice into all aspects of our daily life. When we become awake to our sense perceptions, we can venture into the world with confidence and a vulnerability that is fearless, gentle, and alive. The 'Warrior in the World' leaves the stuffiness of the cocoon to explore the world with direct perception. This can be the beginning of a life-long love affair with the phenomenal world -- not based upon the reference points of hope and fear, gain or loss. $125 plus meals, $65 plus meals to repeat 2010-03-28T17:00:00Z 136 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Shambhala Training Level III: Warrior in the World Shambhala Training Level II 2010-03-28T09:00:00Z 2009-10-18T21:57:52Z true 2010-02-03T14:04:55Z The teachings on lojong, or mind training, are essential teachings on developing genuine compassion on the path of meditation. Based on the seven points of training of the 10th century Indian teacher, Atisha, these pithy slogans are tools for developing openness and skill in helping others. They are helpful and relevant today as they were 1000 years ago. This class is a compliment to our new curriculum called the Way of Shambhala and is open to everyone. Shelley Heinz is teaching this class. $60 for members and $75 for non-members 2010-03-29T21:00:00Z 280 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Lojong:Training The Mind None 2010-03-29T19:00:00Z 2010-02-03T14:08:09Z true 2010-02-15T14:46:00Z The Sadhana of Mahamudra is an important text composed by the Vidyadhara (Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche) and a turning point in his presentation of the buddhadharma in the West. The Sadhana is generally practiced on the new and full moon days. It is a binding factor for our community because students at all levels of practice can participate and receive a true experience or understanding of the spiritual path. Its essential teaching is that the nature of the practice itself undercuts any ideas of spiritual materialism. The practice consists of meditation and chants (in English), and lasts about an hour. It helps us understand the importance of overcoming obstacles and degraded spiritual practices in our time. Please feel free to join us at the Center for the Sadhana. All are welcome. free 2010-03-29T20:00:00Z 286 Shambhala Center Sadhana of Mahamudra none 2010-03-29T19:00:00Z 2010-02-19T16:26:29Z true 2009-11-12T00:59:13Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-04-03T12:00:00Z 200 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala none 2010-04-03T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:23:18Z true 2009-11-12T00:33:11Z Everyone is encouraged to join us in this opportunity to practice for an extended period of time. We open and close our sitting and walking meditation practice session with chants. Practicing for 3 hours helps us to deepen our daily practice. All are welcome. free 2010-04-04T12:00:00Z 181 Shambhala Center Nyinthun none 2010-04-04T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:21:42Z true 2010-02-03T14:06:20Z The teachings on lojong, or mind training, are essential teachings on developing genuine compassion on the path of meditation. Based on the seven points of training of the 10th century Indian teacher, Atisha, these pithy slogans are tools for developing openness and skill in helping others. They are helpful and relevant today as they were 1000 years ago. This class is a compliment to our new curriculum called the Way of Shambhala and is open to everyone. Shelley Heinz is teaching this class. $60 for members and $75 for non-members 2010-04-05T21:00:00Z 281 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Lojong:Training The Mind None 2010-04-05T19:00:00Z 2010-02-03T14:08:15Z true 2010-02-03T14:07:51Z The teachings on lojong, or mind training, are essential teachings on developing genuine compassion on the path of meditation. Based on the seven points of training of the 10th century Indian teacher, Atisha, these pithy slogans are tools for developing openness and skill in helping others. They are helpful and relevant today as they were 1000 years ago. This class is a compliment to our new curriculum called the Way of Shambhala and is open to everyone. Shelley Heinz is teaching this class. $60 for members and $75 for non-members 2010-04-10T17:00:00Z 282 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Lojong:Training The Mind None 2010-04-10T09:00:00Z 2010-02-03T14:08:20Z true 2009-11-12T01:00:24Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-04-10T12:00:00Z 201 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala none 2010-04-10T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:23:58Z true 2009-10-18T22:05:34Z “Turning The Mind Into An Ally” is a program for someone who would like to learn a simple meditation practice that enables them to tame their mind. In a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, a basic meditation technique will be taught and obstacles to practice will be discussed. In addition, there will be a presentation of how to bring this practice into your daily life. $30 2010-04-11T15:30:00Z 137 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Turning The Mind Into An Ally- An introduction to meditation None 2010-04-11T12:30:00Z 2010-02-03T14:11:07Z true 2009-12-05T02:44:47Z Meek is a study of the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of a warrior's journey. “The four dignities” are introduced as a path and a process, which describe a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. The training in the dignities allows one to maintain awareness and delight at each stage. Meek is a study of the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of a warrior's journey. Here one trains to overcome arrogance—the primary obstacle to learning. $170; a $20 material fee is included 2010-04-16T21:00:00Z 236 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship:Meek Drala 2010-04-16T19:00:00Z 2009-12-05T02:47:53Z true 2009-11-12T01:01:31Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-04-17T12:00:00Z 202 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala none 2010-04-17T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:24:42Z true 2009-11-12T01:02:54Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-04-17T12:00:00Z 203 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-04-17T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:24:50Z true 2009-12-05T02:46:19Z Meek is a study of the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of a warrior's journey. “The four dignities” are introduced as a path and a process, which describe a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. The training in the dignities allows one to maintain awareness and delight at each stage. Meek is a study of the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of a warrior's journey. Here one trains to overcome arrogance—the primary obstacle to learning. $170; a $20 material fee is included 2010-04-17T17:00:00Z 237 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship: Meek Drala 2010-04-17T09:00:00Z 2009-12-05T02:47:55Z true 2009-11-12T00:34:12Z Everyone is encouraged to join us in this opportunity to practice for an extended period of time. We open and close our sitting and walking meditation practice session with chants. Practicing for 3 hours helps us to deepen our daily practice. All are welcome. free 2010-04-18T12:00:00Z 182 Shambhala Center Nyinthun none 2010-04-18T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:21:52Z true 2009-12-05T02:47:45Z Meek is a study of the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of a warrior's journey. “The four dignities” are introduced as a path and a process, which describe a warrior's maturing and widening sphere of benevolent engagement in the world. The training in the dignities allows one to maintain awareness and delight at each stage. Meek is a study of the grounded, humble and gentle beginning stages of a warrior's journey. Here one trains to overcome arrogance—the primary obstacle to learning. $170; a $20 material fee is included 2010-04-18T18:00:00Z 238 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship: Meek Drala 2010-04-18T09:00:00Z 2009-12-05T02:47:58Z true 2009-10-18T22:28:59Z The Four Foundations of Mindfulness are the first phase of Buddhist meditation practice, and are a powerful complement to the Shambhala Training levels. An objective of the program is to bring together the unique mindfulness teachings given by the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and the traditional Sutra teachings of the Buddha. This intensive demonstrates the degree of precision that can be applied to meditation practice. Participants experience a range of meditation techniques that emphasize both flexibility and the personal responsibility for "being your own meditation instructor." $125 for member, $150 for non-member and $75 if repeating. 2010-04-24T17:00:00Z 141 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Four Foundations of Mindfulness None 2010-04-24T09:00:00Z 2009-10-18T22:30:56Z true 2009-11-12T01:03:51Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-04-24T12:00:00Z 204 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-04-24T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:23:37Z true 2009-10-18T22:30:46Z The Four Foundations of Mindfulness are the first phase of Buddhist meditation practice, and are a powerful complement to the Shambhala Training levels. An objective of the program is to bring together the unique mindfulness teachings given by the Vidyadhara, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and the traditional Sutra teachings of the Buddha. This intensive demonstrates the degree of precision that can be applied to meditation practice. Participants experience a range of meditation techniques that emphasize both flexibility and the personal responsibility for "being your own meditation instructor." $125 for member, $150 for non-member and $75 if repeating. 2010-04-25T17:00:00Z 142 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Four Foundations of Mindfulness None 2010-04-25T09:00:00Z 2009-10-18T22:31:00Z true 2010-02-15T14:47:15Z The Sadhana of Mahamudra is an important text composed by the Vidyadhara (Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche) and a turning point in his presentation of the buddhadharma in the West. The Sadhana is generally practiced on the new and full moon days. It is a binding factor for our community because students at all levels of practice can participate and receive a true experience or understanding of the spiritual path. Its essential teaching is that the nature of the practice itself undercuts any ideas of spiritual materialism. The practice consists of meditation and chants (in English), and lasts about an hour. It helps us understand the importance of overcoming obstacles and degraded spiritual practices in our time. Please feel free to join us at the Center for the Sadhana. All are welcome. free 2010-04-28T20:00:00Z 287 Shambhala Center Sadhana of Mahamudra none 2010-04-28T19:00:00Z 2010-02-19T16:26:35Z true 2009-10-18T22:35:33Z Allowing our heart and intuition to open, we can communicate directly with the world. Connecting with the world, and communicating with it more directly, permits us to experience our heart and the ways we respond to experience. Rather than using those responses as an occasion to re-generate habitual patterns, we can use them as reminders to wake up further. When we allow ourselves to meet the world in this way, without hope and fear, we find resources of steadiness and energy. $125 plus meals, $65 plus meals to repeat 2010-04-30T21:00:00Z 143 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart Shambhala Training; Level III 2010-04-30T19:00:00Z 2009-10-18T22:55:51Z true 2009-10-18T22:37:12Z Allowing our heart and intuition to open, we can communicate directly with the world. Connecting with the world, and communicating with it more directly, permits us to experience our heart and the ways we respond to experience. Rather than using those responses as an occasion to re-generate habitual patterns, we can use them as reminders to wake up further. When we allow ourselves to meet the world in this way, without hope and fear, we find resources of steadiness and energy. $125 plus meals, $65 plus meals to repeat 2010-05-01T17:00:00Z 144 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart Shambhala Training: Level III 2010-05-01T09:00:00Z 2009-10-18T22:55:55Z true 2009-11-12T01:05:12Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-05-01T12:00:00Z 205 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-05-01T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:24:45Z true 2009-10-18T22:39:24Z Allowing our heart and intuition to open, we can communicate directly with the world. Connecting with the world, and communicating with it more directly, permits us to experience our heart and the ways we respond to experience. Rather than using those responses as an occasion to re-generate habitual patterns, we can use them as reminders to wake up further. When we allow ourselves to meet the world in this way, without hope and fear, we find resources of steadiness and energy. $125 plus meals, $65 plus meals to repeat 2010-05-02T17:00:00Z 145 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Shambhala Training Level IV: Awakened Heart Shambhala Training: Level III 2010-05-02T09:00:00Z 2009-10-18T22:55:59Z true 2009-11-12T00:35:19Z Everyone is encouraged to join us in this opportunity to practice for an extended period of time. We open and close our sitting and walking meditation practice session with chants. Practicing for 3 hours helps us to deepen our daily practice. All are welcome. free 2010-05-02T12:00:00Z 183 Shambhala Center Nyinthun none 2010-05-02T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:22:00Z true 2009-11-12T01:06:11Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-05-08T12:00:00Z 206 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-05-08T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:24:22Z true 2009-11-12T01:07:08Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-05-15T12:00:00Z 207 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-05-15T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:24:56Z true 2009-11-12T00:36:33Z Everyone is encouraged to join us in this opportunity to practice for an extended period of time. We open and close our sitting and walking meditation practice session with chants. Practicing for 3 hours helps us to deepen our daily practice. All are welcome. free 2010-05-16T12:00:00Z 184 Shambhala Center Nyinthun none 2010-05-16T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:22:04Z true 2009-10-18T22:43:45Z “Turning The Mind Into An Ally” is a program for someone who would like to learn a simple meditation practice that enables them to tame their mind. In a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, a basic meditation technique will be taught and obstacles to practice will be discussed. In addition, there will be a presentation of how to bring this practice into your daily life. $30 2010-05-16T15:30:00Z 146 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Turning The Mind Into An Ally- An introduction to meditation None 2010-05-16T12:30:00Z 2009-10-18T22:56:04Z true 2009-10-18T21:43:40Z As the second of the four dignities, this level focuses on cultivating sharp, vibrant and uplifted energy through natural discipline. Overcoming the trap of doubt, the warrior of perky is able to accomplish his or her activities with a sense of nobility and ease. $150 for members, $75 if repeating. 2010-05-21T21:00:00Z 131 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship: Perky Shambhala Training: Meek 2010-05-21T19:00:00Z 2009-12-05T02:29:18Z true 2009-10-18T21:46:14Z As the second of the four dignities, this level focuses on cultivating sharp, vibrant and uplifted energy through natural discipline. Overcoming the trap of doubt, the warrior of perky is able to accomplish his or her activities with a sense of nobility and ease. $150 for members, $75 if repeating. 2010-05-22T17:00:00Z 132 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship: Perky Shambhala Training: Meek 2010-05-22T09:00:00Z 2009-12-05T02:30:04Z true 2009-11-12T01:08:07Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-05-22T12:00:00Z 208 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-05-22T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:25:00Z true 2009-10-18T21:48:31Z As the second of the four dignities, this level focuses on cultivating sharp, vibrant and uplifted energy through natural discipline. Overcoming the trap of doubt, the warrior of perky is able to accomplish his or her activities with a sense of nobility and ease. $150 for members, $75 if repeating. 2010-05-23T17:00:00Z 133 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship: Perky Shambhala Training: Meek 2010-05-23T09:00:00Z 2009-12-05T02:30:47Z true 2009-10-18T22:50:44Z The program that Acharya John is offering is still to be determined. His teachings for many years focused on the union of the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. He has directed all levels of Shambhala Training, several Warrior Assemblies, Sutrayana Seminary, and weekend programs at centers in North and South America, Europe and New Zealand. He completed the first three-year group retreat at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. Having a background in organizational development, Richard is also accustomed to working with local leadership groups. Recently retired as Director of the Halifax Shambhala Centre, he now teaches full time, and represents the acharyas on the Sakyong’s Council. He and his wife Liz Richardson reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia. TBD 2010-05-28T21:00:00Z 147 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Acharya Richard John Visit 2010-05-28T19:00:00Z 2009-10-18T22:56:14Z true 2009-10-18T22:52:34Z The program that Acharya John is offering is still to be determined. His teachings for many years focused on the union of the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. He has directed all levels of Shambhala Training, several Warrior Assemblies, Sutrayana Seminary, and weekend programs at centers in North and South America, Europe and New Zealand. He completed the first three-year group retreat at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. Having a background in organizational development, Richard is also accustomed to working with local leadership groups. Recently retired as Director of the Halifax Shambhala Centre, he now teaches full time, and represents the acharyas on the Sakyong’s Council. He and his wife Liz Richardson reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia. TBD 2010-05-29T17:00:00Z 148 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Acharya Richard John's Visit 2010-05-29T09:00:00Z 2009-10-18T22:56:17Z true 2009-11-12T01:09:26Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-05-29T12:00:00Z 209 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-05-29T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:25:03Z true 2009-10-18T22:54:02Z The program that Acharya John is offering is still to be determined. His teachings for many years focused on the union of the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. He has directed all levels of Shambhala Training, several Warrior Assemblies, Sutrayana Seminary, and weekend programs at centers in North and South America, Europe and New Zealand. He completed the first three-year group retreat at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. Having a background in organizational development, Richard is also accustomed to working with local leadership groups. Recently retired as Director of the Halifax Shambhala Centre, he now teaches full time, and represents the acharyas on the Sakyong’s Council. He and his wife Liz Richardson reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia. TBD 2010-05-30T17:00:00Z 149 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Acharya Richard John's Visit 2010-05-30T09:00:00Z 2009-10-18T22:56:20Z true 2009-10-18T22:55:33Z The program that Acharya John is offering is still to be determined. His teachings for many years focused on the union of the Buddhist and Shambhala traditions. He has directed all levels of Shambhala Training, several Warrior Assemblies, Sutrayana Seminary, and weekend programs at centers in North and South America, Europe and New Zealand. He completed the first three-year group retreat at Gampo Abbey in Nova Scotia. Having a background in organizational development, Richard is also accustomed to working with local leadership groups. Recently retired as Director of the Halifax Shambhala Centre, he now teaches full time, and represents the acharyas on the Sakyong’s Council. He and his wife Liz Richardson reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia. TBD 2010-05-31T17:00:00Z 150 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Acharya Richard John's Visit 2010-05-31T09:00:00Z 2009-10-18T22:56:23Z true 2009-11-12T01:12:46Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-06-05T12:00:00Z 210 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-06-05T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:25:06Z true 2009-11-12T00:37:34Z Everyone is encouraged to join us in this opportunity to practice for an extended period of time. We open and close our sitting and walking meditation practice session with chants. Practicing for 3 hours helps us to deepen our daily practice. All are welcome. free 2010-06-06T12:00:00Z 185 s Nyinthun none 2010-06-06T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:22:10Z true 2009-10-18T23:13:34Z 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 moment, the Shambhala teachings help us to soften our hearts and appreciate the sacredness of our daily lives. $125 plus meals, $65 plus meals to repeat 2010-06-11T21:00:00Z 155 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Shambhala Training: Level V Open Sky Shambhala Training: Level IV 2010-06-11T19:00:00Z 2009-12-05T02:22:44Z true 2009-10-18T23:15:10Z 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 moment, the Shambhala teachings help us to soften our hearts and appreciate the sacredness of our daily lives. $125 plus meals, $65 plus meals to repeat 2010-06-12T17:00:00Z 156 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Shambhala Training: Level V Open Sky Shambhala Training: Level IV 2010-06-12T09:00:00Z 2009-12-05T02:23:23Z true 2009-11-12T01:13:47Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-06-12T12:00:00Z 211 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-06-12T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:25:10Z true 2009-10-18T23:16:44Z 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 moment, the Shambhala teachings help us to soften our hearts and appreciate the sacredness of our daily lives. $125 plus meals, $65 plus meals to repeat 2010-06-13T17:00:00Z 157 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Shambhala Training: Level V Open Sky Shambhala Training: Level IV 2010-06-13T09:00:00Z 2009-12-05T02:23:56Z true 2009-11-12T01:14:47Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-06-19T12:00:00Z 212 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-06-19T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:25:13Z true 2009-10-18T23:09:03Z “Turning The Mind Into An Ally” is a program for someone who would like to learn a simple meditation practice that enables them to tame their mind. In a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, a basic meditation technique will be taught and obstacles to practice will be discussed. In addition, there will be a presentation of how to bring this practice into your daily life. $30 2010-06-19T15:30:00Z 154 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Turning The Mind Into An Ally- An introduction to meditation None 2010-06-19T12:30:00Z 2009-10-18T23:17:11Z true 2009-11-12T00:38:29Z Everyone is encouraged to join us in this opportunity to practice for an extended period of time. We open and close our sitting and walking meditation practice session with chants. Practicing for 3 hours helps us to deepen our daily practice. All are welcome. free 2010-06-20T12:00:00Z 186 Shambhala Center Nyinthun none 2010-06-20T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:22:13Z true 2009-11-12T01:15:47Z Come and join us for 2 hours of sitting and walking meditation practice. From 10:00-11:00 we break for coffee, bagels, and socializing. Learn to meditate--instruction available. All are welcome. free 2010-06-26T12:00:00Z 213 Shambhala Center Cafe Shambhala 2010-06-26T09:00:00Z 2009-12-04T20:25:21Z true 2009-10-18T22:12:01Z These fruitional dignities refer to the extraordinary skill of a practiced warrior. No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to create benefit for others on a large scale. $150 for members, $75 if repeating. 2010-08-20T21:00:00Z 138 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship: Outrageous & Inscrutable Shambhala Training: Perky 2010-08-20T19:00:00Z 2010-03-05T14:50:17Z true 2009-10-18T22:14:32Z These fruitional dignities refer to the extraordinary skill of a practiced warrior. No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to create benefit for others on a large scale. $150 for members, $75 if repeating. 2010-08-21T17:00:00Z 139 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship: Outrageous & Inscrutable Shambhala Training: Perky 2010-08-21T09:00:00Z 2010-03-05T14:51:12Z true 2009-10-18T22:15:54Z These fruitional dignities refer to the extraordinary skill of a practiced warrior. No longer afraid of making mistakes, the unconventional and visionary perspective of the outrageous warrior combines with the skill of spontaneous inscrutability to create benefit for others on a large scale. $150 for members, $75 if repeating. 2010-08-22T17:00:00Z 140 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship: Outrageous & Inscrutable Shambhala Training: Perky 2010-08-22T09:00:00Z 2010-03-05T14:52:26Z true 2009-10-18T23:06:00Z 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 natural world. $150 plus $45 for materials. $75 if repeating plus the materials fee. 2010-09-25T17:00:00Z 152 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship: Golden Key Shambhala Training: Outrageous and Inscrutable 2010-09-25T09:00:00Z 2010-03-05T14:54:53Z true 2009-10-18T23:07:38Z 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 natural world. $150 plus $45 for materials. $75 if repeating plus the materials fee. 2010-09-26T17:00:00Z 153 Lexington Shambhala Meditation Center 315 W. Maxwell Street Sacred Path of Warriorship: Golden Key Shambhala Training: Outrageous and Inscrutable 2010-09-26T09:00:00Z 2010-03-05T14:56:23Z