A nyinthün is a full-day or half-day retreat where we can take the time to be with ourselves and extend our meditation practice. Nyinthun offers time to more fully immerse ourselves in the practice of mindfulness and to do so in a shared atmosphere of sup Continue »
Meeting of the Alabama Meditation Network Continue »
" It gives me tremendous joy to present the principles of Shambhala Warriorship and to show how we can conduct our lives as warriors with fearlessness and rejoicing, without destroying one another. In this way, the vision of the Great Eastern Sun can be Continue »
Celebrate the Sadhana in person at the Durham Shambhala Center! Continue »
This centuries old Japanese tradition, known as the way of the flower, teaches us more than creating something beautiful. It also connects nature and our hearts and minds. It teaches mindfulness and discipline and inspires confidence. It's also fun! Continue »
Five Wednesday nights: October 4, October 11, October 18, November 1, November 8 (skipping October 25). Continuing our exploration of the Mahayana path with teachings on Emptiness and Absolute Bodhichitta. Continue »
The Art of Being Human is the first retreat in a progressive series of weekend retreats in the Shambhala dharma, meaning each weekend is a requirement for the following weekend. Continue »
For anyone seeking to learn the practice of mindfulness meditation, develop a regular meditation practice, and cultivate a healthier and more loving relationship with themselves. Continue »
This weekend retreat is ideal for anyone seeking to learn the practice of mindfulness meditation, develop a regular meditation practice, and cultivate a healthier and more loving relationship with themselves and others. Continue »
We typically regard fear as a nuisance or an enemy, a psychological flaw to be eliminated. From the perspective of meditation, however, the raw energy of fear includes intelligence and clarity that we can harness on the path of awakening. Continue »
This exploration of spirituality and race begins with "Trusting in Embodied Knowing." Designed for the BIPOC community we use meditation and Social Presencing Theater to support groundedness, connection to the earth, and friendliness to our own bodies. Continue »
Tools to connect with the natural goodness of the human heart and techniques for dealing with obstacles will help participants gain trust in our own being and our ability to deliver benefit in every moment. Continue »
In this introductory class you will receive the technique, guidance, and experience necessary to start a mindfulness-awareness or “peaceful abiding” meditation practice. Continue »
For students who have attended Warriors Assembly or Kalapa Assembly, an opportunity to deepen your Stroke practice with John Rockwell online. Continue »
Warrior Assembly graduates, join us for this four-month course led by John Rockwell to deepen your understanding and experience of Ashe, or “primordial confidence,” and the practice of raising windhorse. John will present his understanding of the ground, Continue »
Birth of the Warrior is the second retreat in a progressive series of weekend retreats on the Shambhala dharma path, meaning each weekend is a requirement for the following weekend. Continue »
With the guidance of a senior Shambhala teacher and a group of experienced meditation instructors, you will learn a meditation practice that builds upon the mindfulness-awareness technique of Shambhala Training Level I, and explore real techniques for wor Continue »