Shambhala Meditation Training - Level 1

Weekend Program Dates: January 24th—January 25th (2015)

This weekend retreat is the first of a five-part series that provides an open and friendly environment in which to discover through meditation how to live with a clear mind, a gentle heart, and a sense of humor. The weekends include an introduction to sitting meditation practice, talks by a director, individual meetings with a meditation instructor, and group discussion. We welcome people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path.

LEVEL 1 WILL OPEN YOUR EYES, HEARTS AND MINDS TO OUR OWN BASIC GOODNESS AND THE SACREDNESS OF LIFE.

LOCATION: Shambhala Meditation Center (WESTSIDE)

http://la.shambhala.org/westside-shambhala/

3877A Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066 | View Google Map

PLEASE NOTE: The WESTSIDE center is situated behind 3871 Grandview, next to the Neighborhood Youth Association. Parking is accessible by the driveway along the side of the building with additional parking available on the street and at the school lot next door.

On Sunday’s a Farmer’s Market cuts off access to Grand View from Venice Boulevard, so please come from the south via Washington Place.

ABOUT THE TEACHER: Acharya Emily Bower started practicing in the Shambhala community in 1987, in Berkeley, CA. She began studying with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche when he came to teach in Berkeley in 1991. She served as his editor for various projects, including his first book, Turning the Mind into an Ally. She has studied kyudo with Kanjuro Shibata Sensei and is a lifelong member of the Dorje Kasung. In 1991, she joined the staff of Karme Chöling, where she lived for three years, working on publicity and marketing. She has been a professional editor since 1987 and has most recently worked full-time as an acquiring editor for Shambhala Publications in Boston.

Register and learn more at: http://la.shambhala.org/