The Shambhala Teachings are unique in both language and imagery, invoking the rich metaphor of the Spiritual Warrior as well as the evocative terms “Basic Goodness” and “Enlightened Society” as points of reference for a spiritual path steeped in the wisdom of contemplative discipline and relevant to the challenges of contemporary life.
This talk and discussion will explore the path of practice and curriculum offered in Shambhala centers worldwide.
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These informal events serve as an introduction to our center, to Shambhala Buddhism and the practice of peaceful abiding meditation as well as an opportunity for our current friends and members to share in the Dharma.
We begin our Open House evenings at 7:00 p.m. with meditation instruction and a short period of sitting meditation practice. At around 7:30, we provide either a short Dharma talk or video followed by a group discussion.
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Afterwards, we adjourn for tea and snacks in our cafe-style community room and chat with Shambhala practitioners and other visitors.
There’s plenty of time for visitors to ask any questions they may have and also to explore in greater depth the topic of the evening. The evening ends between 8:30 and 9:00.
Thu June 4th: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
255 West Napa Street, Sonoma, Ca
