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Welcome The Durham Shambhala Center is part of Shambhala International, a worldwide network of meditation and practice centers whose chief aspiration is to create enlightened society. We offer weekly sitting meditation at our Thursday Open House from 7-9pm, at the Early Bird Special on Wednesdays from 7-8am, and Sunday meditation from 9am - noon every Sunday. We also have a practice intensive from 9am - 4pm on the fourth Sunday of every month. All regular sessions are free and open to the public. Free meditation instruction is also provided.
Additionally, we offer classes and programs on Buddhism as well as secular classes--Shambhala Training--that show us how to bring meditative awareness into our daily lives. We aspire to make all of our programs available to all who wish to participate. To that end, we abide by a generosity policy.
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Shambhala Level IV
Awakened Heart
May 18th, 7-9pm
May 19 & 20, 8:30am - 5:00pm
 With trust in basic goodness and daring to experience the sharp edge of reality, we move forward with gentleness and curiosity about the world as it is. We can extend ourselves to others fully and with kindness. Open to graduates of Level III. More... |
Cafe Shambhala
Staying Present in Relationships
Sunday, May 20th
Sitting, 9-11; Talk, 11-noon
 Why are we so reactive in our most important relationships? Susan Head will lead this discussion on becoming aware of our habitual patterns and staying present in relationships. Free and open to all. More... |
Friday Buddhist Film
Tibetan Book of the Dead: A Way of Life
Friday, 6/1/2012
Potluck, 7:00; Movie, 8:00pm
 The Tibetan Book of the Dead remains an essential teaching in the Buddhist cultures of the Himalayas. Narrated by Leonard Cohen, this enlightening film explores the sacred text and boldly visualizes the afterlife according to its profound wisdom. Free and open to all. More... |
Learn to Meditate
with Tekla Jachimiak & Tom Brothers
Saturday, June 2, 2012
9am 'til noon
 Introduction to Meditation is a three-hour program appropriate for anyone wishing to learn the basics of meditation, as well as for experienced practitioners wanting to refresh and renew their practice. Open to all. More... |
Week-long Meditation Retreat
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Mahamudra Retreat
Opening Talk, Friday 6/22/12, 7-9pm
June 23-29, 8:30-5:00pm
Waiting List only
 The weekthun is open to all who would like to deepen their practice. Mahamudra is open to those who have completed Vajrayana seminary. Contact Marcia Eagle to be placed on the waiting list. More... |
Living, Dying and the Path of Meditation
with Acharya Richard John
Opening Talk, Friday 6/29/12, 7:30pm
8:30-6:00pm Saturday & Sunday
 The cycle of life and death is the most basic expression of reality. We know our lives are temporary, yet in our culture we find ways to avoid this inconvenient truth until the last minute. Join us for an in-depth exploration of impermanence. Open to all. More... |
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